Sample Resume - Chronological 2

OBJECTIVE:

A retail management position where demonstrated skills in sales and marketing and enthusiasm for innovation will be used for improving customer service and expanding department profitability.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Twelve years of progressively responsible experience in all phases of retail sales and marketing with major discount stores in culturally diverse metropolitan areas. Annually improved profitability by 15 percent and consistently rated in top 10 perce nt of work force.

EXPERIENCE:

Sales Manager, K-Mart, Alexandria, VA

Managed four departments with annual sales of nearly $8 million. Hired, trained, and supervised a culturally diverse work force of 14 full-time and 6 part-time employees. Reorganized displays, developed new marketing approaches, coordinated customer fee dback with buyers in upgrading quality of merchandise, and improved customer service that resulted in 25 percent increase in annual sales. Received "Outstanding" performance evaluation and "Employee of the Year" award. 1987 to present.

Assistant Buyer, Wal-Mart, Manasass, VA

Maintained inventory levels for three departments with annual sales of $5 million. Developed more competitive system of vendor relations that reduced product costs by 5 percent. Incorporated latest product and merchandising trends into purchasing decisi ons. Worked closely with department managers in maintaining adequate inventory levels for best-selling items. 1983 to 1986.

Salesperson, Zayres, Alexandria, VA

Responsible for improving sales in four departments with annual sales of $3.5 million. Reorganized displays and instituted new "Ask an Expert" system for improved customer relations. Sales initiatives resulted in a 20 percent increase in annual sales. Cited for "excellent customer relations" in annual performance evaluation. Worked part-time while completing education. 1980 to 1982.

EDUCATION:

The George Washington University, Washington, DC
B.A., Psychology, 1982

Earned 80 percent of educational expenses while working part-time and maintaining full course load.

References:

Provided upon request