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William E. Skinner2 Cottonwood Glen DriveGlen Carbon, IL
62034618-604-2264
Acquired skills: Supervisory, sales, training / development,
time management, communication, negotiation, listening, analytical
and follow up. I am focused, competitive and can muti-task.
AWARDS
Manager of the Year 1990 Manager of the Month 1999- JulyMillion
Dollar Club 1997 Manager of the Month 2000- FebruaryPresident's
Club 1998 Auditor Commendation 2001Chairman's Club 1999 Sterling's
Best 2008
EDUCATION 1980-1984
Southern Illinois University at EdwardsvilleReceived Bachelor of
Science in Business Administration with specializations
inOrganizational Behavior/Development and Management.Dean's
List.....4.25 GPAElected Executive Officer and Membership Chairman
for the American Society of Personnel Administrators Student
Chapter.
Have completed courses in Interactive Management, Professional
Sales Training, Peak Performers, Windows Office, GIA Diamond and
Colored Stones.
EXPERIENCE
Sterling Jewelers - Jared the Galleria of Jewelry May 2006 to
Present
As a General Manager, I am accountable for the profit/loss of
everyday operations. Supervising a staff of 12 sales associates and
4 managers, I am involved in all aspects of running this 4.6
million dollar operation. I recruit, train, develop, lead and
motivate this team to exceed company and guest expectations. This
store is the top sales producer in our region. Driving sales,
increasing market share and delivering an exceptional guest
experience are my focus.
Hannoush Diamond Importers and Manufacturing November 2001 to
February 2006
As a Sales Manager, I excelled at the everyday operations of the
store: Hiring,training, developing, motivating, payroll budgets,
inventory control and business development. My store was the top
volume store in the St. Louis market. I worked with our ad agency
to create in store promotions and target existing clientswith
direct mail. I created concepts for clients to have products
manufactured for them.
Illinois Department of Employment Security May 2000 to November
2001
As a Field Auditor, I worked independently from area branch
offices. My duties w
ere to perform full financial audits of area businesses to
insure their compliance with state law, document results through a
laptop, and send audit informationon to a regional supervisor. This
work required professional contact with business owners or their
accountant. Time management, self-discipline and professional
demeanor were a must.
Krigel Jewelers October 1994 to April 2000
As a Store Manager, I oversaw the full scope of operations:
sales, client relations, recruiting, training, development and
inventory control, My store was first
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in sales volume in St. Louis and number two of sixteen in the
company. I personally sold $250-300,000 a year in sales. I wrote
and implemented a Management Training Program for the St. Louis
Market.
Service Merchandise December 1984 to October 1994
As a Sales Manager, I was responsible for sales volume, customer
relations, hiring, training motivation, merchandising, payroll and
inventory control. I consistently ranked first in each market that
I was assigned and continuously developedmanagement candidates for
promotion.
