Charles Rees
Essington,PA
Summary
I have been a hard working team player for 23+ years in the paint and coatings industry. I am known as someone who gets the task at hand done. I have recently added a NACE certification to my resume and am looking for a new role in the paint and coatings industry. I am looking forward to expanding my knowledge and experience in our industry.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Ricciardi Brothers
06.2007 - Current
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Responsible for growing sales and customer base in the market area of the store.
- Responsible for screening and hiring personnel for the store.
Store Manager
Duron Paints / Sherwin Williams
06.2001 - 06.2007
- Responsible for 9+ employees at a large commercial warehouse/distribution center
- Oversee and provide highest level customer service for large and small paint contractors in the Philadelphia market.
- Build and maintain a customer base of paint contractors
Education
Coatings Inspector Level 1 - Coatings And Corrosion
NACE
Philadelphia, PA10.2023
Academy Park High School
Sharon Hill, PA06.1998
Skills
Top notch customer service
Diagnosing and providing solutions to coating failures
Thorough knowledge and experience with the Benjamin Moore and competitor products as well
Great team player
23 years experience with paint contractors in the Philadelphia area
Problem solving
Outstanding color eye
Accomplishments
- Increased sales at every location I was manager each year, except 2020.
- My current store in South Philadelphia has gone from 890K to 3M in 8 years there.
- Old City Paint in Media was at 625K when I started. In the 7 years there, we grew to 1.45M
Timeline
Store Manager
Ricciardi Brothers
06.2007 - Current
Store Manager
Duron Paints / Sherwin Williams
06.2001 - 06.2007
Coatings Inspector Level 1 - Coatings And Corrosion
NACE
Academy Park High School
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