Kenneth Briggs
Sales management
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Retail management professional prepared to drive store performance and enhance customer experiences. Expertise in operational efficiencies and staff development. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and adapting to dynamic retail challenges. Proficient in sales strategies and inventory control.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager, Sales Manager, Warehouse Manager, Maintenance Manager
- Performed as a store manager/ assistant manager and management consultant for several retail organizations demonstrated the ability to determine problem areas and arrive at innovative solutions in a timely manner producing positive long term solutions.
- Received outstanding reviews on formal inspections in areas of operations and training, classified material control, security and drug and alcohol abatement.
Captain, Armed Security
Securitas
01.2009 - 01.2011
Sales and Management Consultant
Great America
01.1998 - 01.2011
Sales and Management Consultant
Great America
01.1998 - 01.2007
Sales, sales training
Art Van Furniture
01.1993 - 01.1998
Education
M.B.A. - Management
Golden Gate University
San Francisco, CA01.1987
B.B.A. - Marketing Management
Chaminade University
Honolulu, HI01.1981
Skills
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications to include word and excel and most business machines I type 50 wpm and can 10 key by touch I quickly adapt to systems
- Highly skilled in the repair and maintenance of most industrial and commercial equipment
- Can operate a variety of commercial equipment to include cranes, forklifts, man lifts and repair the same
- I am comfortable speaking before large audiences and have been trained in effective public speaking
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Customer relations
- Multitasking and organization
- Store operations
- Customer service management
- Training and mentoring
- Store opening and closing
- Inventory management
Qualification Highlights
- Marine Corps Officer assigned duties include: Top Secret Control, Classified Material Custodian, React Platoon Commander, Intelligence, Counter Terrorism, Operations and Training
- Meritoriously augmented a regular officer in the United States Marine Corps from the eligibility zone.
- Received special fitness report for outstanding performance.
Timeline
Captain, Armed Security
Securitas
01.2009 - 01.2011
Sales and Management Consultant
Great America
01.1998 - 01.2011
Sales and Management Consultant
Great America
01.1998 - 01.2007
Sales, sales training
Art Van Furniture
01.1993 - 01.1998
Store Manager, Sales Manager, Warehouse Manager, Maintenance Manager
B.B.A. - Marketing Management
Chaminade University
M.B.A. - Management
Golden Gate University