Lance Strother

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Farmington, Arkansas, 72730

870-***-****

acxb9z@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Driven professional who exhibits strength in innovative thinking, advanced

Summary problem solving, and meeting objectives and goals. Worked in multiple sectors of job industry, with most experience in merchandising, customer relations, and recreation.

Education B.A. in Psychology

University of Arkansas, School of Arts and Sciences

Experience Territory Manager

Plant Kinetics, Central Arkansas (February 2015-August 2016; left to relocate to NWA)

Plant Kinetics Territory Manager for 14 Wal-Mart Garden Centers over the Central Arkansas Area ensuring effective and efficient communication between the stores and Plant Kinetics

Established and maintained a positive working relationship with Wal-Mart management and personnel

Developed and conducted merchandising plans for live nursery products (flowers and plants)

Hired and managed Plant Kinetic Merchandising Team to meet specific sells and merchandising goals

Regional Field Director-Southeast Arkansas

Give Arkansas a Raise Now: “An initiative to raise the minimum wage in Arkansas” (January 2014-end of campaign November 2014)

Recruited, hired, trained, and coordinated paid canvassing teams

Used data systems to strategically target constituents for the ballot issue

Analyzed data for productivity made throughout the state by both canvass and volunteer teams

Led project oversight for five different counties and managed the goals for each individual county ensuring daily goals were met

Conducted cold calls to voters to predict voting direction on the ballot issue

Measure made it on the ballot and was passed

Lead Merchandiser/Order Processor

The Container Store, Little Rock, AR (February 2011-January 2014)

Assisted in structuring and restructuring promotional displays

Processed merchandise by unloading trucks and stocking materials

Organized all departments of the store

Provided great customer service and ensured speedy and accurate checkouts

Acclimated new employees to the Container Store environment and operations

Assistant to the Sports Director of El Dorado Boys and Girls Club

Central Arkansas Development Council Grant (January 2010-December 2010)

Assisted in organizing and managing all sports programs that the Club offers

Tutored youth after school

Supervised youth during recreational and educational activities

Supported youth in making positive life choices

Worked with families and children of all demographics

Volunteer Youth soccer coach and organized athletic clubs for Springdale recreation league

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