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Michael Cherry

Los Angeles,California

Summary

Energetic professional with documented success in managing retail sales, inventory control and advertising while being well versed in customer service. Experienced in running successful retail store, including opening and closing procedures. Talented at motivating employees to performance excellence. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Olympic Athlete

USATF
Los Angeles, California
08.2018 - Current
  • Maintained challenging training schedule in order to constantly improve abilities.
  • Reacted to complex game situations quickly and effectively.
  • Identified personal strengths and weaknesses and adjusted techniques to enhance performance.
  • Showed discipline and responsible nature during and outside of competitions.
  • Attended all scheduled practices and training sessions to maintain peak athletic performance.

Retail Sales Manager

Private Stock Productions
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
06.2016 - 12.2018
  • Managed staffing schedules, interviewed potential employees, and provided training for new hires.
  • Provided guidance to staff members regarding operational procedures.
  • Established relationships with vendors, suppliers, and other partners.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop creative solutions for challenges.
  • Increased store sales by cross-selling complementary items.

Sales Associate

FinishLine
Chesapeake, VA
05.2010 - 06.2014
  • Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
  • Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
  • Used technology resources to assist customers in locating and selecting items.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
07-2018

Skills

  • Customer Feedback management
  • Revenue Growth
  • Retail Operations
  • Time Management
  • Business Needs Assessment
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Team Supervision
  • Technical Proficiency
  • emote work tools

Accomplishments

  • Olympic Gold Medalist in Track and Field
  • World Champion in Track and Field
  • Honor Roll as a student athlete
  • Promoted as Lead sales associate and manager

Affiliations

  • Professional Track and field Athlete
  • Community service
  • Chess and strategy games
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Gaming

Timeline

Olympic Athlete

USATF
08.2018 - Current

Retail Sales Manager

Private Stock Productions
06.2016 - 12.2018

Sales Associate

FinishLine
05.2010 - 06.2014

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Louisiana State University
Michael Cherry