Derrek Murdock
Ridgewood NY, Cell 347-***-**** or Home 347-***-****, ********@*****.***
or *********@***.**.***
Objective
To obtain a position that will utilize my education, employment history,
personal experience and interests in technology to benefit my place of
employment. Then grow into new positions with employer, as my personal
contributions help the company reach new heights and become more
profitable.
About me
I'm a Self-motivated, dynamic management professional with diverse
credentials which combine solid, tactical leadership and human resources
expertise with a strong business background, an ability to work
collaboratively with staff, and commitment to achieving corporate goals.
I'm a results-driven manager with the proven ability to motivate personnel
to reach desired individual and regional specific company objectives, and
dedicated to maximizing profits, providing impeccable customer services,
and creating an atmosphere of exceptional employee morale.
COMPETENCIES & strengths
. Persuasive, solution-oriented communicator with highly effective
motivational skills.
. Superior ability to assemble a talented team and devise effective
recruiting strategies, coupled with strong negotiation and problem-
solving skills.
. Thorough understanding of the importance of accurate, detailed
reports and plans, with a strong working knowledge of business
analysis techniques.
. Experienced in evaluating profit & loss statements, with an
exceptional understanding of how to bring profitability and success to the
organization I'm employed by.
. Strategic thinker with a track record of implementing effective
strategic and consistently meeting deadlines, goals and objectives.
. Outstanding ability to efficiently and profitably manage day-to-day
individual business operations.
Education
New York Institute of Technology
New York, NY
Class of 1997
Bachelor's Degree in Business Managerial Economics and Computer Science
PROFESSIONAL Experience
GameStop
Brooklyn, NY
December 2009 - August 2014
Store Manager
. Increased store profitably by 52% since 2010 till now; adding
$657.000.00 in total profit contributions in 2013 alone.
. Increased store customers service score by 42% bringing it up from
a 50% in 2009 to a consistent 92% 4 years running.
. Decreased store shrink by 38% bring it down from a 2.5% to a 0.03%
. Brought down turnover rate by 60%
. Trained current staff and hired people to drive for results to meet
both corporate and personal expectations.
. Made weekly schedule to maximize payroll without going over hours
and making sure staff was on hand at peak business hours.
Best Buy/Geek Squad
Lawrence, NY
February 2006 - December 2009
Store Manager/Senior Information Technician
. Added $438.000.00 in total contributions to store overall bottom
line in 2007, $476.000.00 in 2008.
. Made sure all staff met and knew daily goals so the department will
stayed profitably.
. Trained & worked with other departments in store to make sure all
customers knew what we offered in services to maximize profit.
. Trained staff how to take care of customers and build a solid
relationship so they will continue to bring their computer issues to us.
. Streamlined all customers computer repairs to make sure they
received them back in a timely manner with all issues resolved .
. Train staff how to provide Issue Resolution in store, in home and by
phone
. Screened, Train & Manage All Technician to make sure that a high
quality of services was maintained at all times.
Gamer Republic and Computer Repairs
Far Rockaway, NY
April 2001 - February 2006
Owner/Store Manager
. Stared a Business from the ground up and became profitably within 2
years.
. Managed, Hired and Trained all Employees and Hardware/Software
Repair Technician
. Kept accurate records of financial books to make sure company was
growing properly.
. Managed Inventory and train staff on how to control shrink
. Created a winning profitably culture that met all exceptions, goal
and deadlines.
Duane Read
New York, NY
October 1999 - April 2001
Overnight Head Manager
. Organized staff's schedule to make sure all deliveries was done in
a timely manner.
. Delegated responsibilities base on staff strengths so all task
would be completed before shift ended.
. Managed final store deposit for bank pickup and made sure it was
accurate plus investigated any discrepancies.
. Took care of all nightly customers service issues.
Blockbuster
Queens, NY
July 1995 - October 1999
Store Manager
. Helped increased store profitably by 46%
. Brought down shrink by a huge percentage in any store I managed
. Made sure all staff was trained on how to maintained store
appearance at all times.
. Train staff how to keep store video library organized.
Certifications
. A + Certification . Network + Certification . C++ Certification.
Skills
. Operating Systems: Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7/8/Mobile/NT/2014
Server, Linux, Mac OS, iOS, Android, Window Phone
. Hardware: HP/Compaq, Dell, Gateway/Acer, Apple, IBM, Sony, Toshiba,
Blackberry, iPhone, Android, Windows Phone
. Software: MS Office, Symantec End Point Antivirus, Ghost, NT
Backup, Adobe, Open Office.
refrences
Ken Turner
Regional Director VP Sales Operations with Retail Expertise
Contact Number: 301-***-****
Carlos Egusquiza
District Manager Gamestop Inc.
Contact Number: 347-***-****
Martin Pascal
Manager CVS Pharmacy
Contact Number: 718-***-****