Paul Karns
Manager, Sales
Tulsa, OK *****
*********@*****.***
Grocery GM for 14 years, 20 years experience in sales and management, 4 years NAVY radioman, 3 years personal training, 2 years sterile processing technician, 10 years youth football coach. Willing to relocate to: Bixby, OK - Owasso, OK - Broken Arrow, OK Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Store Manager
Oasis Fresh Market - Tulsa, OK
March 2021 to Present
Achieve predetermined sales goals
Hire, train, discipline, promote employees
Oversee daily operations
Inventory management
Department Manager
LOWE'S - Fayetteville, AR
January 2020 to March 2021
STORE #432
*Established clear performance goals and metrics for revenue, P&L, customer service and customer retention for each retail unit.
*Encouraged, trained and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
*Implemented merchandising plans to drive profitability, collaborating with visual merchandising team to develop strategy.
*Decreased costs by negotiating with vendors and suppliers for better prices.
*Managed scheduling for 8 employees to ensure optimal productivity. Personal Trainer
CHRISFIT - Tulsa, OK
June 2017 to December 2019
*Developed and oversaw individual workout programs and dietary plans for individual clients
*Increased clientele list through contract sales
Sales Account Manager
STATE FARM - Jenks, OK
January 2016 to December 2018
*Developed and expanded existing customer sales.
*Delivered exceptional account service to strengthen customer loyalty.
*Answered customers' questions about products, prices, availability, uses and credit terms.
*Estimated and quoted prices, credit and contract terms, warranties and delivery dates. General Manager
CIRCLE M FOODS - Altus, AR
January 2002 to December 2015
*Established clear performance goals and metrics for revenue, P&L, customer service and customer retention for each retail unit.
*Encouraged, trained and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
*Implemented merchandising plans to drive profitability, collaborating with visual merchandising team to develop strategy.
*Decreased costs by negotiating with vendors and suppliers for better prices.
*Managed scheduling for 19 employees to ensure optimal productivity. Sterile Processing Technician
HILLCREST HOSPITAL - Tulsa, OK
February 2000 to December 2001
*Recorded the results of biological and diagnostic tests.
*Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
*Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
*Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
*Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations.
*Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Radioman
UNITED STATES NAVY - Norfolk, VA
February 1996 to February 2000
Education
PRE-DENTISTRY
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA NORMAN - Norman, OK
May 1995
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
JENKS HIGH SCHOOL - Jenks, OK
Skills
• Project management
• Cash management
• Team building
• Administrative support
• Inventory control
• Logistics
• Purchasing management
• Supervising employees
• Persuasive negotiations
• Budgeting and P&L
• Rapport and relationship building
• Marketing strategy
• Management
• Sports Coaching
• Personal Training
• Account Management
• Merchandising
• Leadership
• Restaurant experience
• Restaurant management
• Training & development
• Employment & labor law
Military Service
Branch: United States Navy
Rank: E-4
Certifications and Licenses
Property and Casualty License
Life and Health Insurance
ServSafe
Top Secret Clearance
Certified Personal Trainer
Secret Clearance
First Aid Certification
CPR Certification
Food Handler Certification