Linda Zine
New Smyrna, Florida 32168
*********@*****.***
SUMMARY
I am seeking a position within a strong company with solid core values where I can apply and utilize my skills and abilities while being a viable team member to ensure the company’s success.
EXPERIENCE
Present
Apr 2004-
All American Mattress LLC/ Knoxville, TN.
President/Owner
Designed, developed, and operated new start-up.
Grew single store sales from zero to 2.2M
Developed new concept focused on American Made Products-Luxury, Non branded
Actively oversee Day-Day activities, manage staff, marketing, and accounting
Mar 2004-
Apr 1999
AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE ASSOC. OF NEW ENGLAND, R.I.
Data Processing/IT Manager
Gathered requirements, designed, developed and thoroughly tested software for internal users
Worked closely with clients and partners to design software to interface our businesses with one another
Traveled to client sites for installation and implementation of software solutions
Oversee and manage Staff and activities within the department of 50 staff members.
Jun 1998-
Jan 1988
Stanley Furniture California Distributors, Commerce, CA.
Executive Assistant/Office Manager
Operated as the liaison between Executive Staff, Sales Staff, and Office Staff
Managed daily office activities ensuring that all orders were processed, customer orders staged and picked up and customer relations with wholesale accounts
Participate in daily operational meetings, executive meetings, and implementation of decisions and planning resulting from those meetings
Managed daily activity of data entry staff, warehouse and receiving staff, and CSRS
Responsible for inventory balancing, rate of sale, and ordering
Handled reimbursement from manufacturer for any shipments resulting in damaged goods.
Dec 1987-
May 1980 Carl’s Home Furnishings, Laguna Beach, CA.
Sr. Sales Associate
High end furniture sales with an interior design focus
Annual store sales 13M, second highest sales volume within sales staff
Assisting clients with new homes and remodeled homes room design thru suggestive and package sales
EDUCATION
June 1972 High School Diploma
SKILLS
Sales and Sales Management
Accounting
Managerial
Leadership
Team Building
Certifications
QuickBooks Accounting Proficient
MS Office
Sales/Sales Management Courses
Marketing Courses
Professional References
Mark Barr, Manufacturer Representative 931-***-****
Phil Cobble, Real Estate Executive 865-***-****
Mark Matlock, Real Estate Developer 865-***-****
Mark Campbell, VP Johnson City Bedding 423-***-****