Brian Cole
Rochester,Minnesota
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Salvation Army Thrift Store
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Weekend Monitor
Salvation Army
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Attended to needs of clients and informed case worker and Commanding Officer of unusual behavior or health problems.
- Provided mental, emotional support to homeless clients.
- Monitored conduct of clients in the shelter to maintain discipline and safety.
- Supervised clients to make sure daily assigned chores were being completed.
- Provided evening meal and breakfast to clients.
- Monitored clients closely to make sure all shelter rules were being followed.
Parts Counter Specialist
Valley Plains Equipment
08.2017 - 06.2022
- Ordered parts from various distributors to fulfill demands.
- Greeted customers via telephone and in person to answer questions, resolve concerns and complete sales.
- Stocked and managed stock of parts.
- Organized parts storage and stocked inventory according to established guidelines.
- Assisted customers in finding appropriate parts promptly.
- Identified specific replacement parts to meet customers' needs, making accurate suggestions with confidence.
- Maintained clean and neat parts counter and sales floor.
- Researched vehicles and parts via physical catalogs and electronic means.
- Reached out to vendors outside usual network to find parts not available from traditional sources.
- Completed sales and service documentation for customer and business records and provided receipts of purchase.
- Inspected parts for defects, removing damaged parts, and replacing with new ones.
- Used and maintained knowledge of stock numbering system and properly categorized for easy access and organization.
- Provided after hours on call service to in house mechanics on service calls and customers during spring planting and fall harvest.
Production Director /On-Air Radio Personality
Townsquare Media
02.1999 - 05.2017
- Produced creative radio segments focused on music, current events and lifestyle topics.
- Operated studio sound boards, desks and playout software for slick, professional broadcasts.
- Announced ads, song switches and breaking news segments for radio broadcasts.
- Attended promotional events to create station awareness and build listener reach.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stewartville Senior High School
Stewartville, MN06.1986
Skills
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Order Supplies
- Accurate Cash Handling
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office
- Accounting Techniques
- Sales Activities
- Store Opening and Closing Procedures
- Staff Management
- Delegating Work
Timeline
Store Manager
Salvation Army Thrift Store
06.2023 - 09.2023
Weekend Monitor
Salvation Army
04.2023 - 09.2023
Parts Counter Specialist
Valley Plains Equipment
08.2017 - 06.2022
Production Director /On-Air Radio Personality
Townsquare Media
02.1999 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Stewartville Senior High School
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