Barry L. Riggins

305-***-**** ady6ef@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/barry-l-riggins-63b83722b

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Expert level sales skills proven by exceeding sales objectives in all corporate positions held.

High interpersonal skills developed engaging with the public, peers and senior management.

Excellent communication skills assisting retailers in sales promotions and analysis linking local demographics with product lines and categories.

Solid technology background including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; QuickBooks; MIDAS; SFA systems; FSI software; adept at strategic social media use.

Supervisory skills leading a sales force and overseeing general office staff.

EDUCATION

St. John’s University, NY

St. John’s University, NY CUNY-Kingsborough College

EXPERIENCE

4/01 – Present

Major: Communications/Business Major: Liberal Arts

Major: Personnel Management

Bachelor of Science Degree Associate of Arts Degree Associate of Science Degree

Primary Caregiver

Provided primary care to three adopted children requiring interaction with legal representatives, Court personnel, medical specialists, educators and various institutions and members of the community.

1/00 – 4/01 Manhattan Beer Distributors, Bronx, NY Corporate Salesman 6/00-4/01 Responsible for building retailer relationships, promoting external sales and new products.

Accomplishments: Exceeded sales objectives by 11%, producing 55% in sales revenue, resulting in recognition as being ranked number one in the district for five consecutive months.

Merchandiser 1/00-6/00

Built good customer relationships with retailers while visiting stores and assisting with displays. Accomplishments: Consistent and positive performance resulted in promotion within six months.

12/96 – 9/99 Philip Morris USA (Cigarette Div.), Bedminster, NJ Territory Sales Manager Allocated product and incentive promotions utilizing a $250,000 budget for 180 stores. Administered contractual payment/noncompliance reports. Used analyst tools to monitor demographic trends. Accomplishments: Exceeded overall sales objectives by 458% and Marlboro sales objective by 400%.

8/96 – 2/97 Peter Coppola Salon, New York, NY Bookkeeper

Performed inventory control and managed payroll (Quickbooks) and supervisory duties including hiring.

3/95 - 8/96 Filene’s Basement, New York, NY Cashier/Sales Associate

Utilized computerized cash registers to close sales transactions. Provided customer service, implemented sales strategies and maintained merchandise displays.

5/93 – 2/95 Widensky’s Inc., Brooklyn, NY General Manager

Performed full supervisory duties including payroll. Accounting duties, posting accounts receivable/accounts payable to GL; tabulating/reconciling daily cash receipts. Forge customer relations.

9/87-10/88 Capital Cities, Inc., New York, NY Studio Coordinator WABC Radio Promoted from Telemarketing Researcher for WPLJ Radio to assume duties of supervising studio engineers and airing of commercials in accordance with prescribed schedule.

9/87 – 6/89 WSJU Radio, Jamaica, NY Sports Broadcaster Provided colorful commentary of sports events and live interviews of players, officials, and celebrities.

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