Cover Letter
Please accept this letter as an indication of my interest in the position of which is currently posted on your website. For the past years, I have been employed in various capacities within the management and construction & purchasing industry, including general manager, employee training, sales training, retail sales, customer service, rental experience.
Upon review of my resume, you will find experience that will be sure to help in the growth and continued success of your company.
In regards to my background, I am highly skilled and confident in my IT knowledge and abilities. My education in computers and various types of software allows me to be extremely proficient with a variety of Microsoft Office Programs to include Excel, Word, Access, Power Point, Outlook, and Publisher.
I am confident that with my years experience in the management, consturction and retail sales industry, coupled with my drive and enthusiasm; I would make a significant contribution to your Company. I am a self-starting individual that truly has a passion to work with others. Unique problem solving skills and the ability to effectively work within a team environment are assets that I can offer. I have a wide range of experience in the areas of Employee Supervision, Training and Development, Budget Management, Daily Operations, Sales, Sales Training, Guest Service, Customer Service and Effective Communication and I truly look forward to the opportunity of applying these skills with your Company.
I am extremely excited about this opportunity and would love to talk with someone about your organizations needs and my qualifications in more detail. I have included a copy of my resume for your review. Thank you for your time and consideration.
You may reach me at: (912) 729-2866
or eknox1[at]tds.net
Employment
Badcock & More Furniture
4609 Ogeechee Road
Savannah, Ga. 31405
912-238-2438
June 2007 until now. General Manager:
I am currently general manager for two Badcock & More Stores located in Savannah and Rincon Georgia. I oversee daily store operations including sales manager, payment collection, ordering stock, furniture repairs, deliveries, vehicle maintenance, building maintenance, payroll, time sheets, bank deposits, collections and advertising. I also control all accounts payable and accounts receivable. I have 8 employees in the Savannah store and 7 employees at the Rincon location. I currently stay in Savannah monday through friday and return home for the weekends. I have commuted for two years and wish to find employment closer to home.
RSC Rental Service Corp. Store Location #497
6929 E. Greenway Parkway RSC Rental Service Corp.
Scottsdale, Az. 85254 1008 Commercial Drive
PH: 800-222-7777 Brunswick, Ga. 31520
January 2004 - June 2007 Branch Manager
I had 3.8 million in rental fleet. I had 5 employees. My duties as operations manager were sales,sales training, as well as rentals, equipment repairs, bank deposits, store stock, safety and safety training, advertising, time sheets, budgets and payroll. In my 3 years as general manager I had a 22% increase in sales. In 2006 I had the most improved store in my district, out of ( 8 Stores )
White Oak Plantation
Gilman Paper Division
Yulee, Florida
PH : 904-225-3200
May 1977 - April 2003 Purchasing Agent
I was in charge of purchasing of tools, medical supplies for animal, chemicals, guest supplies, plants and landscaping equiptment, food, cafe equipment, fuel, diesel & gas, lumber, concrete, building materials, cleaning supplies . I ordered all necessary materials and supplies for about 300 employees in the following departments. Administration, Guest Relations, Wildlife Endanger Animals, Stables, Cafe, Landscape, Golf Course, Construction, Road Maintenance, Storeroom. ( 26 years of Service )
I processed payments for invoices in all departments under my control. Maintained various reports such as performed internal inventory control, budgets cuts , cost analysis, project costs, contract bids.
I started out at Gilman (Plantation) as a laborer and progressed to be a master gardener. I installed irrigation systems, designed lanscape projects and surpervised employees there. I worked in the cabinet shop. I ran electrical wiring for houses, apartments on the property. I was a crew leader and performed many tasks such as plumbing, roofing, new building construction, old renovations, I was also a finish and trim carpenter. then transferred to purchasing department for 8 years, Also supervised 5 employees and scheduled deliveries and pickups for all the plantation. (Storeroom)
Gilman Kraft Bag Plant
Hwy 40 East
Saint Mary's, Ga. 31558
September 1976 - May 1977
I operated Forklift and Clamp truck for Shipping & Receiving departments, loading Rail cars and Semi trailers, then in May 1977. transferred to WhiteOak Plantation (Division of Gilman Paper Co.).
Personal & Professional Information
Knox Landscaping & Maintenance ( Owner )
Camden & Glynn Counties, Ga.
1987 - 2002 Manage and Supervised ( 5) employees
Outdoor Garden & Pet Supply ( Owner )
Kingsland, Ga.
1989 - 1992 Managed & Supervised ( 3 ) employees
Current Real Estate Investment Owner & Landlord
Rental houses and Apartments in both Camden & Glynn Counties
Education
Georgia Insurance Licensed Agent
expiration date: 12 - 31 - 2010
Florida Junior College
Graduated with High School Equivalency in 1975
Brunswick Community College
Attended business and Computer Classes completed
Courses in Microcomputers, Wordperfect, MS Works, Excel,
Spread Sheets.
Employee Offered Courese
Completed various courses on Hazardous Materials, and
Shipping Hazardous Materials, Safety Classes, Shipping &
Receiving Training Seminars.
Modules of Retail Education Certificate
Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable, Leadership Development, Warehouse &
Delivery Specialist, Sales Strategy, Visual Merchandising, Customer Loyalty, Non-
Merchandise Sales,
No matter what job I have ever been given I conduct myself with honesty and respect for others,
I give 110% and love a challenge. If you need any other information please contact me.
Personal & Professional References:
upon Request
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