Gary L. Wall
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Objective
To obtain a position with a dynamic corporation where I can utilize my energy, skills and experience. Seeking a company with growth and development opportunities
Work Experience
AARONS RENT TO OWN - AUSTIN, TX 06/2012 TO PRESENT GENERAL MANAGER
Manages the store to achieve planned growth and profit goals
Accurately report financial measures and transactions
Manage inventory supply to ensure adequate availability of merchandise at all times
Ensure that Quality Control Calls are completed on all new lease agreements within 1 business day of
delivery
Ensure the protection of store assets and reconcile inventories weekly
Implement innovative collection practices in order to decrease debt ratio
Provide daily communication and analysis of business results to teal and Regional Manager
Ensure showroom floor is merchandised
Promptly resolve customer concerns
Ensure execution of Aarons Customer Service
Communicate and reinforce brand strategies and priorities to the team
Recruit, hire, train and develop team members for further opportunities
Manage associates
Demonstrates strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
AARONS RENT TO OWN - BASTROP, TX 02/2011 TO 06/2012 MANAGER TRAINEE
Review and close lease agreements with customers
Update customer information to maintain accuracy
Implement innovative collection practices in order to decrease debt ratio
Maintain customer contact over the phone and through field visits
Promptly resolve customer concerns
Ensure execution of Aarons Customer Service
Communicate and reinforce brand strategies and priorities to the team
Manage the collection process
Act as a customer counselor by discussing benefits of timely lease agreement renewal payments
Demonstrates strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
FLEET GLOBAL SERVICES - ORLANDO, FL 01/2010 TO 09/2010 DELIVERY DRIVER/ OWNER OPERATOR
Delivered goods of all kinds to various customers
Maintained inventory and temperature levels as required by manifest
Supervised 2 employees on daily activities
Increased customer base/accounts by 15%
Managed shipping and receiving accounts
MILLER EXPRESS FREIGHT INC. - CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN 05/2005 TO 12/2009 DELIVERY DRIVER/ OWNER OPERATOR
Supervised drivers on daily activities
Managed temperature logs and claims on inventory
Managed all employee logs according to F.M.C.S.A standards
Sold services to cold call customers
TRANS AM TRUCKING INC. - OLATHE, KS 01/2003 TO 05/2005 DELIVERY DRIVER
Maintained logs. Shipping manifest, hazard materials, and safety data sheets
Supervised and made all decisions on route determination
Inspected equipment used to the standards of F.M.S.C.A
RENT A CENTER - Danville, IL 10/1999 TO 11/2002
SALES / CREDIT MANAGER
Supervised all sales and credit transactions
Supervised 6 employees in daily activities
Maintained all inventory
Increased store profitability by 7.9%
Implemented an affective proactive sales plan
Implemented innovative collection practices which decreased debt ratio
Trained employees on customer service and interaction procedures
EDUCATION
DANVILLE AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DANVILLE,IL 11/2002 TO 01/2003
Studied Nursing in career oriented registered nursing program completed 63 credit hours
COMPUTER SKILLS
INTERMEDIATE PROGRAM PROFICIENCY IN
Excel, Word, Power point, Outlook, Quicken Books
ACTIVITIES
Weightlifting, basketball, little league basketball coaching, reading and research,
REFERENCES
Available upon request