Demond F. Robinson(Rob)
Objective
My objective is to find employment with a company that wishes to utilize my proven management and collections background as well as offer a rewarding career.
Abilities
I have over 15 years of proven management experience utilizing great written and oral communication effectively in order to achieve the desired results with a very strong emphasis on sales and collections. Always taking the hands on approach I have trained several individuals that have became successful General Managers of locations. I have a very strong detail oriented background that has focused on training, setting goals, tracking them daily and meeting corporate objectives in a timely manner. Furthermore I have also done consulting and troubleshooting of under performing locations to include replacement of personnel and adherence to company policies and procedures in order to quickly meet company standards of operations.
Employment History
General Manager (GM)
03/1999 - 04/2010 Aaron's Inc. Hampton, VA
Held various positions including Regional level management as well as the General Manager of several locations. Responsibilities included collections, deposits, audits, fleet, payroll, hiring, scheduling, sales growth, revenue and profit and loss. Last location grew to over $1.8 million in revenue per year. Store of the month countless times.
General Manager (GM)
10/1995 - 03/1999 Rent A Center Newport News,, VA
This was a buyout..Employment started under Central Rental Purchase in Newport News, VA was promoted to General Manager in the bay area of California.
Responsible for all facets of the business with the feeling of an independent operator.
Sales growth and strategies
budget planning
Fleet
Hiring/scheduling/training
profit and loss
Took Rookie manager of the year with top 10 in growth for the entire company.
Supply administrator
08/1990 - 03/1995 U.S Army Ft. Eustis , VA
Responsible for ordering and keeping track of millions of dollars of inventory including engines for tanks and other transporting vehicles. Tracked the use of product ranging from Beds, computers, washer dryers anything need for the post for re-order and budget for the entire base. worked directly for the directorate of logistics.
Education History
Completion Date Issuing Institution Qualification Course of Study
06/1994 Detroit college of business 2 Years of College or a Technical or Vocational School business management
Broad range of studies, General business practices and management techniques.
06/1990 Pontiac Central High High School Diploma General High School Curriculum
AP class with college preparation in mind also participated in vocational training and work program while attending school worked at Mcdonald's and for the local school district(summers)
Certifications
Certification Title Issuing Organization Completion Date
Aaron's University Aaron's Inc 09/2001
Honors
Participated in Habitat for humanity(building homes for people with distressed living conditions)
ACORP- Community outreach programs giving back to local non profits organizations.
Presidents club - elite managers within Aarons with double digit percentage growth versus prior year.
Allstar - Top 20% revenue and profit centers for the company.
#1 collector in every region I have ever worked in.
Store of the month regional, divisional and company levels
References
Michael Richardson, President
Aaron's Franchisee
business reference known for 11 year(s).
Kaaron Riddick
General Manager
Business reference known for 8 year(s).
Bill Melson
Government Contractor
Business reference known for 7 year(s).
Michael D. Simmons
U.S. Department of Justice
Personal reference known for 20 year(s).