James Callahan
Lakewood,CO
Summary
Dependable retail sales professional with experience in high-performance environments. Skilled in processing transactions, merchandising, and exceptional customer service skills.
Energetic Supervisor successful at motivating and building positive team dynamics to accomplish aggressive goals. Dedicated to open, communicative culture where employees feel empowered to contribute to company's success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Red Rocks Supervisor
Aramark
2022.01 - 2024.01
- Staff supervision, Inventory control, and Customer Service
Sales Specialist Appliances
Lowes
2018.01 - 2022.01
- I have a passion for working with customers
- Achieved consistent monthly sales and surpassed sales goals
- I consult and build trust and confidence with customers
- I enjoy the sales process and customer service interactions
Owner- Operator
Hops & Vines
2012.01 - 2018.01
- Company Overview: off sale liquor store
- I bought an existing store and re-created the brand and marketing to the local community
- Grew the business 300% over 6 years
- Built wine club, beer festivals, wine tasting events to promote the business
- Sold store in 2018
- Off sale liquor store
Store Manager
Sears
2009.01 - 2012.01
- Managed a staff of 100 store employees in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback
- Managed inventory control, maximized sales, minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service
- Maintained high employee retention
Sales Manager
Great Indoors
2005.01 - 2009.01
- Managed sales volume of 15m while maintaining gross margin
- In charge of sales staff of 20 to achieve sales goals in appliances
Education
Accounting and Business Management -
Minnesota School of Business
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Customer Service
- Sales
- Team Management
- Consultative listener
- Goal Oriented
- Profit and Loss Comprehension
- Decision-making
- Attention to detail
- Staff discipline
- Relationship building
- Financial management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Teamwork
Timeline
Red Rocks Supervisor
Aramark
2022.01 - 2024.01
Sales Specialist Appliances
Lowes
2018.01 - 2022.01
Owner- Operator
Hops & Vines
2012.01 - 2018.01
Store Manager
Sears
2009.01 - 2012.01
Sales Manager
Great Indoors
2005.01 - 2009.01
Accounting and Business Management -
Minnesota School of Business