Darryl Carey

• 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.
• Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
• Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
• Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
• Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
• Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
• Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
• Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
• Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.

• Supplied bathroom and Kitchen fixtures for home builders in Nashville and Florida.
• Fulfilled customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices.
• Participated in business events, conferences and trade shows to promote products and network with business owners and prospective clients.
• Demonstrated product presentations to prospective customers to showcase features, benefits and value.
• Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
• Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
• Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.

• Managed sales promotions and marketing strategies on major social media sites.
• Analyzed sales and marketing data for improved strategies.
• Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.
• Implemented, executed and strategically expanded business channel partnerships and program initiatives.
• Cultivated and maintained strategic alliances with key partners and vendors.
• Spearheaded successful branding initiatives, sales strategies and public relations approaches to underpin and enhance marketing campaign deployment.
• Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
• Communicated product quality and market comparisons by creating sales presentations.
• Collaborated with advertising group to create uniformity between advertising messages and retail incentives.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with headquarters, regional and other teams nationally to maintain consistent message and experience.
• Sales staff sold over 230 new homes in last 3 years
• Help open new division in Lexington KY

* Managed I-car certification for all car brands company wide.
* Marketing events and Recruitment of new employees.
*. Prepared and promptly sent proposals, contracts and correspondence to facilitate sales process. * Dealership relationships to include pricing for parts.
* Working with Insurance agents and claims office building relationships
* Attended company workshops and conferences to improve technical and professional skills.

• Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
• Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
• Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.

• Created company brand messaging, collateral materials, customer events, promotional strategies, and product commercialization.
• Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
• Researched developing trends to stay updated with new ideas and marketing practices.
• Developed and implemented marketing strategies to use for launches, rebranding campaigns and promotions.
• Prepared monthly sales reports to document sales volumes, and achieve audience targets.
• Over all operations of restaurant to include Budgeting, Scheduling, Facilities and hiring.
• Prepared monthly sales reports to document sales volumes, potential sales and areas of proposed client base expansion.
• Negotiated with vendors to obtain most cost-effective pricing for product distribution.

• Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
• Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
• Head of Operations of Hotel, Daycare, Cafe, Gym and Events for Diplomat's in community of Consulate. Monthly Board with communities.
• Work with German vendors to relocate hotel, Cafe, and Daycare.
• Human resources, Hiring of employees, Day-to-Day operations of each department. To include the financial healthy of the company and liaison with State Department heads.
• Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
  Forecasted customer demand to set prices or credit terms for goods or services.
• Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments. Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
• Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.