Sample Resume for manager

SUMMARY
Seeking a position where management, merchandising and customer service experience will add value. Articulate in person and in writing.

HIGHLIGHTS
* Detail-oriented. Saved $50,000 by pinpointing purchase order errors at Wilson’s.
* Lead by example for consistent results. Experienced training employees to adapt product features to customer needs.
* Skilled at merchandising products to meet market demands.
* My efforts helped produce $2.3 million in department sales in 1997, despite increased competition from other stores.
EXPERIENCE
Merchandise Production Specialist: ABC Leather Holdings, Anywhere, USA (1998-present). Ensure merchandise flow into distribution center serving 755 stores/kiosks.
* Distribute inventory and merchandising data to buyers, vendors and allocation staff for optimum efficiency. Coordinate efforts of domestic and international partners.
* Managed five projects, including project to change glove linings (worked with 3M sales rep, MIS staff and domestic/international vendors to ensure smooth transition).
* Update and transmit purchase orders after matching costs with projected budgets.
* Lowered costs by working closely with MIS staff to help expand system capabilities.
Department Manager: ABC, Inc., Anywhere, USA (1996-1998).
Supervised 12 employees while providing direction to all department personnel.
* Reduced inventory costs through efficient stock management. Worked with vendors to ensure proper inventory levels and receive discounts, as needed.
* Trained assistants to lead effectively, resulting in increased sales.
* Under my direction, two staff were promoted in six months 3/4 four times the rate.
* Supervisors frequently cited my skills in merchandising and customer service.
As Assistant Department Manager (1995-1996), helped supervise/train 10 staff.
* Reduced turnover and lowered training costs by using outside reps to increase product knowledge among staff.
* Met strict payroll guidelines, consistently coming within 50 cents of daily goals.
* Customers regularly cited my skills and personable attitude.
As Manager Trainee (1995), took on new tasks while increasing supervisory role.
* Promoted after only three months 3/4 less than half normal time.
* Trained in administration, cash handling, customer service, finance and taxes.
* Supervisors noted my preparation and desire to exceed expectations.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: Marketing and Management, Any College, Anywhere, USA (1995).
Columnist for The ABC student newspaper. Member: ABC Marketing Assoc.
OTHER FACTS
* Computer skills include WordPerfect, Microsoft Works and Windows 95.
* Enjoy building projects and outdoor sports, including golf.