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Jeffery Martin

Fleetwood,NC

Summary

Reliable and punctual Senior Team Leader with management experience, who possesses an excellent work ethic and more then 30 plus years in working in a retail/service business. Areas of expertise includes sales, inventory and exceptional customer service.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Counter Representative

Ferguson Enterprises LLC
04.2023 - Current
  • Managed inventory levels, ordering stock when needed to ensure product availability.
  • Built relationships with recurring customers and associates, establishing company as community leader in Plumbing/HVAC products.


Senior Team Leader

Crate and Barrel
06.2020 - Current
  • Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service
  • Utilized coaching and leadership principles to enhance internal and external team dynamics.

Retail Sales Specialist

Lowes Home Improvment
12.2015 - 10.2019
  • Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs
  • Provided in-depth information on product features so customers could make educated buying decisions.

Pet Stylist

Companions Grooming
10.2003 - 05.2016


  • Communicated patiently and clearly with customers to understand desired pet services and specific preferred styles
  • Delivered excellent service to pet owners to drive repeat business


IT/Purchasing Manager

Office Supply Services
05.1999 - 03.2003
  • Facilitated streamlined purchasing and resource availability through monitoring and oversight of company inventory
  • Tracked and approved procurement plans and inventory levels


Location Technical Specialist

Boise Cascade Office Products
02.1995 - 05.1999
  • Troubleshot malfunctions and diagnosed issues for equipment and components
  • Provided training on desktops, laptops and mobile devices for company users.

Purchasing/IT Manager

Kale Office Outfitters
02.1989 - 02.1995
  • Obtained quotes from various suppliers to determine most cost-effective purchasing options
  • Maintained appropriate inventory levels to meet personnel and corporate needs

Store Manger /Retail District Manager

K&K Toys
02.1985 - 01.1989
  • Monitored financial performance of stores within the district, identifying trends and implementing cost-saving measures where necessary.
  • Managed inventory levels, ensuring optimal product availability for customers and reducing excess stock costs.
  • Implemented visual merchandising standards, creating a visually appealing shopping environment for customers.
  • Provided ongoing support for store managers in dealing with day-to-day challenges they faced while running their respective locations.

Education

Forestry

Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC

Forestry / Fish & Wildlife

Haywood Community College
Clyde, NC

Computer Science

Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC

Skills

  • Skills Evaluating Employee Work
  • Attention to Detail
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Staff Training
  • Stocking and Replenishing

Timeline

Counter Representative

Ferguson Enterprises LLC
04.2023 - Current

Senior Team Leader

Crate and Barrel
06.2020 - Current

Retail Sales Specialist

Lowes Home Improvment
12.2015 - 10.2019

Pet Stylist

Companions Grooming
10.2003 - 05.2016

IT/Purchasing Manager

Office Supply Services
05.1999 - 03.2003

Location Technical Specialist

Boise Cascade Office Products
02.1995 - 05.1999

Purchasing/IT Manager

Kale Office Outfitters
02.1989 - 02.1995

Store Manger /Retail District Manager

K&K Toys
02.1985 - 01.1989

Forestry

Catawba Valley Community College

Forestry / Fish & Wildlife

Haywood Community College

Computer Science

Central Piedmont Community College
Jeffery Martin