P.O. Box 0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000
(xxx-xxx-xxxx
abc@xyz.com    

 

Sales ▪ Finance ▪ Operations Management

Well-rounded and energetic professional with 15 years experience seeks new challenge

and opportunity to apply consummate skills in Sales, Finance, or Operations Management.

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Professional Profile                       

  Escalate business development through strategic initiatives that increase productivity and revenue growth; consistently exceed goals and objectives

  Organized and detail-oriented; experience in all aspects of business operations, inventory management, negotiations, advertising and marketing, budgets, and Profit and Loss margins

  Self-motivated leader with personal management experience; recruit, hire, train, and supervise employees; conduct payroll

  Communicate technical and complex information easily and concisely; exceptional customer services skills

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Education                                           

Bachelor of Arts in Communications                                                                                             1994

University of Georgia ▪ Athens, GA

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Employment History                        

Co-Owner/Operator                                                                                                   11/2007 C Present

Kapal, Inc. C Franchisee of Arby s Restaurant Group ▪ Vidalia, GA

   Manage all business operations including payroll; direct two restaurants, and 24 employees

   Create and direct all Profit/Loss budgets

   Ensure compliance with state health departments

   Provide training development programs

 

Vice President/Director of Operations                                                                       03/1995 C 10/2007

Gilco Investments C Franchisee of The Athlete s Foot ▪ Vidalia, GA

   Grew company from one store in 1995 with $450K in sales, to ten stores in 1997 with $8.6K in sales

   Company received the President s Award in 2002 for outstanding performance

   Provided personnel management and directed training programs; recruited, interviewed and hired 60 employees including Managers and Assistant Managers

   Oversaw inventory Control, and developed and negotiated buying strategies with national vendors; maintained 41% Gross Profit on initial margin of 46%, managed Open-To-Buy of $1.6K, and generated pricing/markdown strategies

   Managed Profits and Losses, and directed advertising plans; conducted market studies for new locations

   Coordinated lease negotiations, and designed and implemented plans for new store set-up

   Reviewed new store construction bids from sub-contractors; prepared budgets

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Previous Employment                       

Loan Officer, American General Finance ▪ Vidalia, GA                                                  10/1994 C 02/1995

P.O. Box 0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000
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[Organization s Name]

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Dear [Insert Name]:

 

This letter and the enclosed r sum are an expression of my interest in seeking a rewarding position as [Operations Manager] within your organization. I bring 15 years of valuable experience which makes me an excellent match for your advertised position.

 

You will gain a dedicated and motivated individual who can communicate well with all levels of the organization. I am able to motivate and inspire others to achieve common goals and create innovative solutions to complex problems. Expertise in sales, business operations, strategic marketing, budgets, negotiations, inventory management, personnel management, and training are some of my strengths.

 

I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss how my skills and background might fit in with [Organization Name s] current and future needs.  Please do not hesitate to contact me for further information or to arrange an interview that best suits your schedule.  Thank you for your time and consideration.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Jason Palmer

 

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