Personable communicator and leader with a strong background consistently exceeding performance goals.

  Outstanding background building and growing relationships with customers while also leading teams.

  Ranked as the top salesperson at Ozark Mountain Vapors, consistently exceeding performance objectives.

  Experience working well under pressure, with stellar organization and customer service skills.

  Veteran, United States Marine Corps.

  Proficient with Microsoft Office and SmartwerksUSA software.

Store/Sales Manager, Ozark Mountain Vapors, LLC June 2014-Jan. 2016

  Reporting to the Owner, led retail store operations for two separate locations.

  Ranked as the top salesperson at the company, consistently exceeding sales performance objectives.

  Built and maintained positive communications with customers, colleagues and community members.

  Secured a healthy steam of referrals by networking with variety of companies.

  Created events for the public to increase sales, raise awareness and build customer relationships.

  Led a team of employees to maximize their potential and excel, including interviewing and hiring staff.

  Scheduled employees for shifts and delegated responsibilities to individual personnel.

  Trained, coached and mentored team members on best practices of operations, including sales practices.

  Maintained the appearance of each store, including handling merchandising standards.

  Controlled inventory, including ordering products.

  Completed bank deposits in an accurate, timely and efficient manner.

  Transferred products between retail locations.

Sergeant/Heavy Equipment Operator, United States Marine Corps Sept. 2007-Sept. 2011

  Supervised, mentored and trained fellow Marines, including while overseeing worksites.

  Safely operated earth moving equipment to build roads and bases.

  Used a forklift to load and unloaded gear and supplies.

  Earned a Certificate of Commendation; Meritorious Mast; National Defense Service Medal; Sea Service Deployment Ribbon; Global War On Terrorism Service Medal; and medals for service in Afghanistan and on behalf of NATO.

Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Management, Southwestern Illinois College Belleville, IL

Certificate in Business Management, Southwestern Illinois College Belleville, IL

Completed Corporals Course, United States Marine Corps

President, Power Team Leader and Visitor Host, Mid-Missouri Business Builders, Chapter of BNI

Dear Hiring Manager:

I am currently seeking a challenging opportunity at your organization and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I am a personable communicator and leader with a strong background consistently exceeding performance goals. I have an outstanding background building and growing relationships with customers while also leading teams. For example, I ranked as the top salesperson at Ozark Mountain Vapors, consistently exceeding performance objectives. I also have experience working well under pressure, with stellar organization and customer service skills. I am a Veteran, United States Marine Corps. During my time in service, I supervised, mentored and trained fellow Marines, including while overseeing worksites. I earned a Certificate of Commendation; Meritorious Mast; National Defense Service Medal; Sea Service Deployment Ribbon; Global War On Terrorism Service Medal; and medals for service in Afghanistan and on behalf of NATO for stellar service in the Marine Corps.

As your leader, you will find me to be a team player committed to exceeding your performance expectations. I have no doubt that I would be a valuable asset to your operations, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

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