Jeffrey Chambers
Walla Walla,WA
Summary
Meticulous store manager, excellence in accomplishing multiple tasks on time. Broad industry experience includes paint and hardware. Driven to exceed sales goals, and build long-term relationships with customers. Facilitate positive experiences through high-quality customer and staff care, through training and prompt resolution of complaints and issues. Store Manager with 27 years' experience.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Assistant
Elliott Paint
Burien, WA
03.2019 - 06.2022
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Managing Owner
Olympia Supply/Ace Hardware
Olympia, WA
06.2017 - 09.2018
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Managing Owner
Sentinel Paint Company
Burien, WA
08.2005 - 09.2018
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Managing Owner
American Spray Equipment
Burien, WA
07.2001 - 09.2018
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Managed inventory levels by ordering supplies when necessary and monitoring stock levels.
Store Manager
Cloverdale Paint Company
Kirkland, WA
01.1996 - 01.2001
- Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
- Reviewed customer feedback to make operational improvements and promote satisfaction.
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
Store Manager
Kelly Moore/Preservative Paint Company
Seattle, WA
06.1991 - 01.1997
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Seattle High
Seattle, WA06-1991
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Attention to detail
- Relationship building
- Positive and professional
- Inventory management
- Project management
- Operations support
Timeline
Lead Assistant
Elliott Paint
03.2019 - 06.2022
Managing Owner
Olympia Supply/Ace Hardware
06.2017 - 09.2018
Managing Owner
Sentinel Paint Company
08.2005 - 09.2018
Managing Owner
American Spray Equipment
07.2001 - 09.2018
Store Manager
Cloverdale Paint Company
01.1996 - 01.2001
Store Manager
Kelly Moore/Preservative Paint Company
06.1991 - 01.1997
High School Diploma -
West Seattle High