Sole Proprietor, Owner Resume Example

Initially hired as a store manager, performing sales and merchandising of floor coverings and related products in Channel Home Centers in Wappingers Falls, NY and Middletown, NY. Managed and supervised 10 full time and 5 part time employees. Ordered inventory, trained employees on sales techniques, product knowledge, training and implementing company policies.

• Boosted bottom-line profits by devising and optimizing effective sales and merchandising programs.
• Exceeded sales targets with motivational approaches focused on continuous improvement and strategic goal attainment.
• Generated company-leading sales by brainstorming and implementing new strategies.
• Created various selling and merchandising programs impacting bottom line performance.

Promoted to District Manager after 1 year. Directed and coordinated merchandising, marketing and sales of flooring products in both Channel Home Centers and Rickel Home Centers throughout New York, New Jersey and Connecticut areas. Opened, set up and trained employees for new store openings in district, implementing company policies and standards as well as merchandising and sales techniques to increase store profits. Designed more attractive merchandise presentations, strategies and special marketing campaigns resulting in increased store traffic and profits.

• Developed processes to save on costs and prevent losses.
• Enhanced regional branch performance by implementing proven management processes to increase revenue.
• Traveled to over 10 locations per week to manage each store and perform reviews of individual managers and employees.
• Established and administered annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
• Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of workspace, working closely with employees to systemize tasks.

Installation and sales of ceramic tile and marble. New construction in both commercial and residential installations. Meet with both commercial and residential supervisors, owners and project managers to review scope of work. Reviewed and advised on design options and techniques to be used for install. Write and review contracts with customers.

• Stayed current with market trends to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
• Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
• Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
• Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
• Evaluated suppliers by assessing quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency.
• Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.

Hired as a ceramic tile & marble installer. Trained in all aspects of installations including measuring and estimating for commercial and residential, reviewing with customers detailed layouts, reviewing changes and signing contracts before orders are processed. Performed installations as per specs and completed in timely manner following strict timelines with top quality workmanship.

Promoted to store manager, working directly with owner due to excellence in sales and closing of contracts for installations. New construction in both commercial and residential installations. Meet with both commercial and residential supervisors, owners or project managers to review scope of work. Reviewed and advised on design options and technique to be used for install. Write and review contracts with customers.

Ordered and supervised deliveries of large commercial & residential construction sites including IBM, Pepsico and Pyramid Malls.