OBJECTIVE
To apply my knowledge, experience and enthusiasm for direct customer service and consumer education.
WORK HISTORY
•••••to••••• Sales Associate Jelenek Ace HardwareFremont, NE Supervised their lawn and garden department. Responsible for ordering, merchandise stocking, preparation for upcoming events and sales, special ordering, internet orders, receiving and shipping·
•••••to••••• Lead Installer Audio Video SpecialistFremont, NE Lead person responsible for the installation of consumer satellite television systems, home theatre systems, intercom systems, HD televisions, universal remote controls and related accessories. Assisted other team members on large scale installations and security system assignments. Maintained inventory control of installation hardware and components.
•••••to••••• Marketing and Lead Installer T V S ElectronicsFremont, NE Managed inventory, marketing and assisted with their advertising. Developed advertising flyers and brochures for personal distribution. Lead person responsible for the installation of home electronics and entertainment equipment.
•••••to••••• Full time to Assistant Manager Earl May Nursery and Garden CenterFremont, NE Supervised and maintained daily retail operations including cash reconciliations. Lead person responsible for landscaping operations, including design, sales and installation. Conducted training for all new employees. Received individual and location related awards for performance and profitability.
•••••to••••• Counter Salesman and Delivery Coordinator Fremont Farmers Union COOPFremont, NE Responsible for direct customer counter sales including pre-prepared bagged feeds, mixed feed, grass and alfalfa seed, corn and soybeans. Initiated an in-city delivery service and performed delivery services. Operated grind and mix and bulk feed delivery services on an as needed basis.
•••••to••••• Research Associate DeKalb and DeKalb/Pfizer GeneticsHastings, NE and Marshall, MO Assisted in the development and testing of hybrid corn, hybrid grain sorghum, and hybrid wheat research. Arranged all local and outlying research plots. Monitored conditions of research plots for necessary cultivation, insect control measures and irrigation actions. Responsible for all full and seasonal employees.
EDUCATION
•••••to••••• University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NEBachelor of Science in Agriculture Major of Agricultural Education
MEMBERSHIPS
· Registered for use of commercial fertilizers. · Registered private applicator for restricted chemicals. · Presidents Club Award at Earl May for 9 consecutive years. · Assistant Manager of the Year at Earl May. · Employee of the month 7 times at Jelenek Ace Hardware.
SOFTWARE/SYSTEM SKILLS
Proficient in basic computer skills for data entry, data retrieval and report generation with retail bases software. General familiarity with microsoft word, excel and publisher software.
REFERENCES
Available upon request All my references go back over a ••••• year period of time
