Tim Fenske
Bloomington
Summary
Dedicated Acme Tools Manager driven to inspire employees to achieve their highest potential. Meet and exceed company goals and our ownership's vision. Create revenue and sustain efficiency, while growing our brand to deliver customer service excellence.
Knowledgeable Manager with proven history of leading successful sales teams and driving revenue growth. Managed and mentored team of inside sales representatives, fostering collaborative and results-driven environment. Demonstrated expertise in sales strategy and customer relationship management.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inside Sales Supervisor
Acme Tools
04.2008 - Current
- Managed sales team to continual profitability.
- Hired, trained, coached and evaluated employees performance.
- Drove product knowledge and customer service training opportunities.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Created and maintained positive interpersonal relationships with the entire staff and vendor representatives.
- Organized and led staff meetings to share progress, establish goals, and provide additional resources to keep team members on target.
- Trained new inside sales representatives, providing guidance on best practices and company policies.
Department Manager
The Home Depot
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Managed and developed sales teams in Hardware, Lumber, Building Materials and Pro Desk Departments
- Drove department to record sales exceeding $23 million annually and out performing 7 regional stores
- Coordinated inventory levels and eliminated out of stocks
- Participated in Store Manager training
Production Manager
North Central Door Company
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Managed the manufacture and distribution of wood garage doors
- Developed and implemented SOP's and safety protocols
- Designed products and created marketing materials to support them
- Oversaw inventory, purchased supplies and maintained production equipment
Education
Graphic Design -
Minneapolis Technical College
05-1988
Fine Art - Liberal Arts
Bemidji State University
06-1983
Skills
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Organization
- Problem solving
- Team Building
- Customer relationship building
- Leadership development
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Inventory management
- Continuous improvement
Personal Information
Enjoy the Outdoors, Family and Visual Arts.
Certification
Evergreen Supply Network
Evergreen University
Tool Specialist Certification 2013
Safety Specialist Certification 2025
Timeline
Inside Sales Supervisor
Acme Tools
04.2008 - Current
Department Manager
The Home Depot
01.2003 - 01.2008
Production Manager
North Central Door Company
01.1999 - 01.2003
Graphic Design -
Minneapolis Technical College
Fine Art - Liberal Arts
Bemidji State University
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