972.377.0113 * CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SALES MANAGER Customer service and sales manager with 10 years experience. Expertise in custom er relations, team development, and day-to-day operations of retail establishmen ts. Proven ability to resolve customer issues, increase sales, and maintain cust omer-focused store environment. Excellent communication and customer / vendor re lations skills. Customer Service * Financial Management * Inventory Control * Merchandising * Op erations Management P&L Responsibility * Project Management * Sale Forecasting * Team Facilitation * Training / Development CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS * Increased sales and profits each year at Target. * Mentored 7 employees who were subsequently promoted to higher positions. * Achieved third best increase in profit margin in the company. * Held various company walkthroughs with upper management. * Trained 3 other food ETLs from other districts. * Raised service scores in grocery department. * Recognized as "Cleanest Store in Plano" by the Health Department. * Grew sales by $50,000 and won an award from district manager. * Achieved payroll numbers in a district where only 2 stores consistently met f inancial goals. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Target. Frisco, Texas. 2003 - present Senior Executive, Food * Direct sales and P awarded "green" status, which only 50 out of 280 stores ac hieved. * Maintained sales floor and backroom controls through communication with vendo rs and team members. * Acted as second in command in the store. * Oversaw 120 grocery employees and 400 total store workers. Selected Accomplishments * Achieved third best increase in profit margin in the company. * Held various company walkthroughs with upper management. * Trained 3 other food ETLs from other districts. * Raised service scores in grocery department. * Implemented a service huddle and service reward board that was adopted by the rest of the district. Albertsons. Plano, Texas. 2001 - 2003 Store Director * Managed 12 different departments. * Developed managers through hands-on training. * Achieved sales, payroll and inventory goals every quarter. * Facilitated training classes at district office. * Made decisions on store displays and drove increased sales. * Oversaw total store inventory numbers. * Supervised 150 - 170 team members. Selected Accomplishments * Recognized as "Cleanest Store in Plano" by the Health Department. * Coordinated and managed a community Iraq charity truckload donation. * Grew sales by $50,000 and won an award from district manager. * Achieved payroll numbers in a district where only 2 stores consistently met f inancial goals. Albertsons. Denton, Texas. 2000 - 2001 Grocery Manager * Developed critical relationships with vendors to ensure receipt of appropriat e merchandise. * Mentored and developed 2 lower ranking managers who were later promoted. * Ensured floor level inventory was correct through proper ordering and invento ry management. * Maintained positive customer relationships and resolved customer issues. * Oversaw safe and money handling. * Oversaw 30 team members and served as assistant manager. Selected Accomplishments * Completed Accelerated Management Program. * Recognized as having best backroom in the district. * Increased sales from the previous year by $150,000. EDUCATION B.A. in English, Political Science, and History. Austin College. Sherman, Texas.