Scott Bate
Austin,TX
Summary
To utilize demonstrated strengths in organization, customer service, creative thinking, and management to positively affect the operations and economic growth of the organization.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Inventory Merchandiser
Half Price Books
01.2011 - 07.2022
- As SIM, responsible for getting all distribution merchandise checked in and on floor in timely manner, reordering bestselling titles and supplies for store, ensuring that all promotional materials are displayed and that store is decorated appropriately, delegating responsibilities within scope to book-sellers, and performing inventory twice yearly.
- Also responsible for general duties such as purchasing books from general public, register operation, and customer service in person and on telephone.
Bookseller
Half Price Books
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Responsible for general duties such as purchasing books from general public, register operation, and customer service in person and on telephone.
Front Desk Coordinator
Corestaff Services
02.2008 - 01.2009
- Responsible for greeting guests and associates, updating associate database, preparing weekly payroll, and preparing associates for interviews at major staffing agency.
Service Center Coordinator
Public Strategies
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Responsible for all supply orders, shipping, interoffice communications, faxes, copier and printer functions, and stationery requests at global public affairs firm
Service Center Associate
Public Strategies
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Employee of the Quarter 2001
Vice-President
Phil Bate Associates
01.1986 - 01.1997
- Responsible for sales, order retention, office operation, and creative design at promotional products distributor with sales of up to $250,000 per year.
Education
BBA Business Administration -
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX08.1985
Skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Friendly and outgoing
- Retail knowledge
- Sales Techniques
- Customer Service
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Laptop and Mobile Device Use (Apple)
- Relationship Building
- Time Management
- Originality and Creativity
- Creative Writing
- Artwork skills
- Microsoft Word and Excel
Timeline
Store Inventory Merchandiser
Half Price Books
01.2011 - 07.2022
Bookseller
Half Price Books
01.2009 - 01.2011
Front Desk Coordinator
Corestaff Services
02.2008 - 01.2009
Service Center Coordinator
Public Strategies
01.2002 - 01.2006
Service Center Associate
Public Strategies
01.2000 - 01.2002
Vice-President
Phil Bate Associates
01.1986 - 01.1997
BBA Business Administration -
Texas State University
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