Phineas Strother

Store Manager

Harrisonburg, VA 22801

advqar@r.postjobfree.com

+1-540-***-****

Hardworking and driven salesman with over 20 years of experience in management, sales, and customer service.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Sales Expert

Mattress Firm - Harrisonburg, VA

September 2021 to August 2022

I was responsible for store operations including placing orders, scheduling deliveries, completing deposits, sales, and customer relations. I was responsible for meeting all customer needs, including customer exchanges and returns, and loading merchandise into customer vehicles; keeping the store clean and sanitizing as needed; setting new sales ads and/or floor layouts; and learning about new products and technology.

Pharmaceutical Courier

Omnicare Pharmacy - Harrisonburg, VA

March 2021 to September 2021

I am responsible for the transportation and accurate delivery of medications to numerous nursing homes and other facilities in the state of Virginia in a timely fashion. Deliveries must be made while maintaining accurate records of deliveries and acquiring all signatures necessary for each delivery. I am also responsible for keeping medications and orders organized; filing paperwork for each delivery accurately; returning unneeded or unused medications back to the pharmacy; maintaining patient privacy; and handling controlled substances properly as required by company procedure and by law. Assistant Manager/Store Manager

Mattress Firm - Harrisonburg, VA

September 2016 to May 2020

I was responsible for all store operations including placing orders, inventory, scheduling deliveries, sales and customer relations. I was also responsible for meeting all customer needs; recruiting and training new sales associates; keeping the store clean, loading purchases for customers and unloading trucks; and setting new sales ads and/or floor layouts.

Office Manager/Dispatcher

ABC Cab - Harrisonburg, VA

August 2014 to February 2016

Responsibilities

Created driver's schedules; completed and filed paperwork; completed company contract billing; and worked with representatives from numerous company contracts to schedule pick ups and drop offs of customers and pharmaceuticals to nursing homes. Also worked with contract representatives to negotiate prices for services; received company calls and dispatched those calls to drivers; addressed complaints and concerns from customers; and managed 3-8 drivers per shift. Accomplishments

I began as a dispatcher and was promoted to Office Manager; and obtained new contracts to help increase the daily call volume.

Skills Used

Customer service skills, multi-tasking, and the ability to successfully manage employees. Driver

ABC Cab - Harrisonburg, VA

April 2009 to February 2014

Responsibilities

Provided safe and reliable transportation for both company and personal clientele. Also answered the phones as needed and completed any paperwork required for billing purposes. Store Manager

Mattress Warehouse - Harrisonburg, VA

August 2004 to September 2008

Opened and closed the store; trained and supervised employees; completed employee schedules, payroll and other necessary paperwork; made bank deposits; and ordered merchandise and scheduled deliveries. Also unloaded trucks; operated cash register; set up displays; assisted customers; and kept the store clean and presentable.

Assistant Sales Manager

Electrolux - Harrisonburg, VA

July 2002 to August 2004

Generated business through door-to-door sales, telemarketing, trade shows and referrals. Also hired and trained new employees; and completed financial paperwork and credit checks for potential clients. Store Manager

Mattress King - Harrisonburg, VA

October 1998 to August 2002

Supervised employees; completed scheduling, payroll and other paperwork; ordered merchandise and scheduled deliveries; unloaded trucks, operated cash register, set up displays and assisted customers. Sales Associate

Schewels Furniture - Harrisonburg, VA

July 1997 to October 1998

Informed customers about store products and assisted them in completing their purchases. Also set up displays and kept the store clean and presentable. Education

High School Diploma

Harrisonburg High School - Harrisonburg, VA

1986

Skills

• Detail-oriented; dedicated and passionate salesman; excellent at multi-tasking; excellent communication skills; maintains extensive product knowledge; and possess basic computer knowledge.

• Door-to-Door Experience

• Store Management Experience

• Sales Management

• Assistant Manager Experience

• Telemarketing

• Management

• Recruiting

• Cold Calling

• Retail Management

• Office Management

• Cash Handling

• Interviewing

• Negotiation

• Planograms

• Retail Sales

• Courier

Additional Information

Rated as Top-5 and Top-10 in divisional sales and received 2 awards for exceeding sales goals.

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