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Phone 919-***-**** • E mail ***********@*****.***
Ronald Fusco
Objective
My objective is to secure a position with a dynamic company, that will allow me to
utilize the talents and skills I have gained through my years of experience in marketing,
advertising sales and development, retail management and personnel management.
Summary of qualifications
Owned and operated my own business for more than 5 years
Managed a retail department store for nearly 25 years
Worked in direct ad sales for 8 years within the newspaper industry
Was instrumental in developing and marketing 4 new niche
publications affiliated with the Effingham Daily News
Professional experience
December 2012 – May 2014 Target, Inc
Presentation Team Member
Arrange and reset retail store shelves, signs, labels and merchandise
Plan and organize merchandising using proper equipment and technology
Maintain a clean, well organized work environment
Provide exceptional guest service to ensure a great shopping experience
May 2012 – October 2012 America’s Mattress
Sales Consultant
Customer Service / Sales
Responsible for general duties of Store Manager, including daily reports and resolution
of customer issues.
Manage on site warehouse, including inventory control
January 2009 – January 2012 Clegg’s Termite and Pest Control
Inspector / Consultant
Inspect, consult, write recommendations and proposals for
residential and commercial properties for termite protection and pest control.
Responsible for continued service to existing clients as well as developing new clientele.
Consistently one of the top salesmen in the local office; contributed to the evaluation of
potential new hires and mentored new employees through their probation period.
September 2006 – December 2008 Terminix
Inspector / Consultant
Inspect, consult, write recommendations and proposals for residential and
commercial properties for termite protection and pest control.
Responsible for continued service to existing clients as well as developing new clientele.
Recognized as one of the ‘elite’ consultants in the Eastern Carolina region.
Consistently one of the top salesmen in the local office; as senior consultant,
contributed to the evaluation of potential new hires and mentored new employees through
their
probation period.
July 2005 – December 2006 S & K Menswear
Assistant Manager
Provide excellent customer service and perform managerial duties
in a full-service men’s retail store
September 2005 – April 2005 RBC Center/VAB Catering
Stand Leader
Manage all aspects of various concession stands on a part time basis
J June 2004 – May 2005 Business Leader
Marketing Consultant
Responsible for developing and maintaining marketing programs for a business to
business magazine
May 1996 – June 2004 Effingham Daily News
Director of Marketing for Eagle Marketing Division
Responsible for all aspects of creating and developing Eagle Marketing, a subsidiary
of the Effingham Daily News.
As marketing director for Eagle Marketing, I was responsible for ad sales, design,
consultation and layout for the niche publications; developed price structure, marketing,
and coordinated circulation and method of distribution.
Created, developed and maintained a cooperative advertising service within the
parent corporation, including developing procedures, research, support and training for a
five state region.
Solicited new advertising accounts, developed ad campaigns, and maintained crucial
business relationships with clients as well as ownership and accountability for many
special projects.
Developed a proven record of growing advertising revenue, effective and efficient
project management, and network development
August 1993–March 1997 The Salon
Owner, Manager
Managed the daily activities of a successful full service salon that employed 13+
stylists
Duties included budgeting, marketing, inventory control, personnel management
June 1994–April 1996 Sears Department Store
Department Manager
Managed sales of $1,500,000 for Mens, Kids, and Shoe Departments
Carried out hiring, scheduling, training, and reviews for all personnel
Coordinated merchandising, department layout, and fixture implementation
Maintained contact with Corporate Headquarters regarding stock levels and
purchasing
April 1972–August 1993 Spurgeons Department Store
Store Manager
Managed up to 30 store personnel
Increased sales and profits by up to 80% and 100% respectively
Grew Spurgeon’s Salon business in Effingham, Illinois to be the #1 salon in the
chain of 85 stores in sales and profit
Coordinated all aspects of advertising and marketing
Carried out purchasing, inventory management, and budget
development/maintenance
Developed a chain wide proven record of efficient, productive and profitable store
management
Education
1966 1968 Highland Community College Freeport, Illinois
Associates in Liberal Arts and Sciences
References
Donald Corey Patricia Swartzbaugh Donald Code
Professor / Appalachian Box 201 108 Manor Drive
State University Mason, IL 62443 DeKalb, IL 60115
Raleigh, NC 276**-***-*** 232*-***-*** 6024
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