Experience

SkipperBud's

• United States
• Maritime Transportation
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Business Manager

  • Apr 2017 - Present

  - Providing and interpreting financial information - Analyzing change and advising accordingly - Formulating strategic and long-term business plans - Researching and reporting on factors influencing business performance - Analyzing competitors and market trends - Developing financial management mechanisms that minimize financial risk - Conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities - Managing a company's financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems - Liaising with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out - Developing external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, solicitors, bankers - Producing accurate financial reports to specific deadlines - Managing budgets - Arranging new sources of finance for a company's debt facilities - Supervising staff - Keeping abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation. Show less



Sprint

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Corporate Store Manager

  • Apr 2010 - Apr 2017

  •Completes store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results. •Maintains store staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees. •Maintains store staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results. •Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions. •Identifies current and future customer requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual customers and other persons in a position to understand service requirements. •Ensures availability of merchandise and services by approving contracts; maintaining inventories. •Formulates pricing policies by reviewing merchandising activities; determining additional needed sales promotion; authorizing clearance sales; studying trends. •Markets merchandise by studying advertising, sales promotion, and display plans; analyzing operating and financial statements for profitability ratios. •Secures merchandise by implementing security systems and measures. •Protects employees and customers by providing a safe and clean store environment. •Maintains the stability and reputation of the store by complying with legal requirements. •Determines marketing strategy changes by reviewing operating and financial statements and departmental sales records. •Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. •Maintains operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures. •Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Show less



AVI Systems Inc.

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Install Technician

  • Jun 2009 - Jun 2010

  • Worked with assigned project managers to lead and complete the planning, integration, testing, and customer acceptance of the assigned project within the time and budget parameters of the project • Provided customers the installation of audio, video, electronic communications, presentation systems equipment, cabling and terminations. • Worked with assigned project managers to lead and complete the planning, integration, testing, and customer acceptance of the assigned project within the time and budget parameters of the project • Recommended merchandise based on individual requirements • Advised customers on utilization and care of merchandise Show less



Best Buy

• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Sales Professional

  • Jan 1999 - Jul 2009

  • Greeted customers and determined their needs and wants • Discussed type, quality and number of merchandise required for purchase • Recommended merchandise based on individual requirements • Advised customers on utilization and care of merchandise • Provided advice to clients regarding particular products or services • Explained the use and advantage of merchandise to customers • Answered customers’ queries and concerns • Showed the live working of merchandise • Quoted prices and discounts as well as credit terms, trade-in allowances, warranties and delivery dates • Prepared sales contracts and accepted payment through cash, cheque and credit card • Assisted in display of merchandise • Maintained sales records for inventory control Show less