ORANGEBURG, S.C. 29115 Home -803-534-2232 Cell- 803-707-2790 aw654e58@westpost.net Summary: In my over 30 years of working with the public, I have learned to use my experiences and common sense for practical use in the workplace. I have over 15 years experience in the office supply industry. Familiar with all national brands, as well as private label brands. 11 years experience managing major accounts. Managed and supervised for the last 10 years. I have vast knowledge of computer software such as Quickbooks Pro, Quickbooks Enterprise and other network software. I have worked with cad layouts in past as well as designed furniture layouts. I have vast experience dealing with purchasing from many vendors and finding the lowest price utilizing the Internet and other sources. In serving the public for over 30 years and through my years of work, I have cultivated a wealth of contacts. Above all, I am able to communicate, work with, and serve our vast community. From all that I have accomplished, I remain ready and eager to learn and work to accomplish the goals you would set for me. I know through instruction and teamwork, the goals that you set will be accomplished. Accomplishments: COMPUTERS MANAGEMENT SAFETY MANAGEMENT PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLANNING TEAMWORK SALES TRAINING TRAINING SUPERVISION TRAINING COMMUNICATIONS Experience: EDISTO INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS ORANGEBURG, S.C. 29115 Furniture and Office Supply SALES REPRESENTATIVE 01-2003 to 02-01-2009 * Called on prospective customers to sell and estimate costs of office furniture and office supplies, as well as, furniture layouts thru the computer , also utilizing knowledge for repair procedures and material and labor costs. * Executed daily operations of business supplies and janitorial business. Managed and supervised delivery and furniture installation crews. * Wrote, designed furniture layouts for new and existing schools, corporations and local companies. * Estimated amount of furniture and accessories required based on style and dimensions of customers office layout. * Was instrumental in acquisition of major accounts such as exclusive office furniture and supplier to Claflin University, major supplier to Orangeburg County, Orangeburg School District 4, Bamberg School District, Delavan, University of South Carolina Library, etc. * Advised customers on color and type of furniture and accessories. * Trained and managed 8-10 delivery and furniture installers and achieved significant improvements in their productivity. * Completed estimate forms and reviewed with potential customers. * Prepared sales and service contracts for repair of copier and fax machines, etc. * Supervised 10-12 employees, scheduled work hours, resolved conflicts, determined salaries. * Structured and maintained a profitable office furniture and business machine supply business. GANN OFFICE SUPPLIERS COLUMBIA, S.C. 2920 6 OFFICE FURNITURE & SUPPLIES SALES 03-01-09 TO PRESENT AUTOMATED BUSINESS SYSTEMS, INC. ORANGEBURG, S.C. 29115 COPIER AND FURNITURE SALESMAN 09-01-1993 to 04-30-1998 EDISTO BUSINESS PRODUCTS ORANGEBURG, S.C. 29115 OWNER 05-1998 to 01-2003
MURRAY DISTRIBUTING INC. INDIAN TRAIL, N.C.
FOOD SALES MAY 1987 to SEPTEMBER 1993 LANDMARK FINANCE ORANGEBURG, S.C. ASSISTANT MANAGER NOVEMBER 1985 to MAY 1987 ORANGEBURG PAINT AND DECORATING CENTER ORANGEBURG ASSISTANT MANAGER JANUARY 1979 to NOVEMBER 1985 Education: WILLINGTON ACADEMY ORANGEBURG, S.C. 29115 DIPLOMA 1977 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA COLUMBIA, S.C. 2 YEARS References: Available upon request