Wilson Faris
Gaithersburg,MD
Summary
A hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a position of value to the firm. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
77
77
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Cabinet Designer
Lowe's
Gaithersburg, United States
11.2006 - Current
- Estimated costs for custom cabinets design and installation.
- Budgeting expertise
- Worked with clients to design custom cabinets and budgets.
- Installation understanding
- Used 20/20 software to design custom cabinet layouts and quotes for clients.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Montgomery County Public Schools
Gaithersburg, Maryland
01.1999 - 01.2021
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development and knowledge advancements during teacher absence.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
Vendor Services Representative
CRS
Gaithersburg, MD
01.2000 - 11.2006
- Managed vendor performance to maximize profitability and achieve financial objectives.
- Made appropriate file information updates and system upgrades.
- Provided excellent customer service to individuals requesting information in accordance with company guidelines.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
Sales
Best Products Co.
Rockville, Maryland
01.1990 - 01.1998
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
- Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures.
- Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Evaluated inventory and delivery needs and optimized strategies to meet customer demands.
- Tracked stock using company inventory management software.
District Manager
Erols Video Inc
Springfield, Virginia
01.1983 - 01.1993
- Revitalized operations and realigned plans to better capture new opportunities and take advantage of changes in customer habits.
- Evaluated costs against expected market price points and set structures to achieve profit targets.
- Held weekly meetings with thedirector to identify techniques to overcome sales obstacles.
- Exceeded sales targets 13% with motivational approaches focused on continuous improvement and strategic goal attainment.
- Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty and enhancing operations.
- Located, developed, and promoted talented employees to cultivate a collaborative and hardworking leadership team.
- Coordinated with other district managers to actualize strategies for improving performance and growing circulation volumes and sales.
- Attracted new clientele and developed customer relationships by hosting product-focused events.
Store Manager
W. Bell & Co
Rockville, MD
01.1978 - 01.1983
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Reviewed and monitored scheduling, purchases and other expenses to maintain quarterly budget.
- Minimized on-site cash with frequent deposits and high accuracy in predicting operations.
- Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Delivered positive results by controlling monthly operations budget and limiting financial discrepancies.
- Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees to discuss sales promotions and new inventory while providing platform for all to voice concerns.
Store Manager
Pier 1 Imports Inc
Hyattsville, MD
01.1974 - 01.1978
- Performed statistical operations to improve operations and forecast team needs.
- Reviewed and monitored scheduling, purchases and other expenses to maintain quarterly budget.
Store Manager
Pier 1 Imports
Raleigh, North Carolina
01.1972 - 01.1974
- Performed statistical operations to improve operations and forecast team needs.
- Reviewed and monitored scheduling, purchases and other expenses to maintain quarterly budget.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
Store Manager
Pier 1 Imports Inc
Arlington, Virginia
01.1970 - 01.1972
- Performed statistical operations to improve operations and forecast team needs.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Protected store from loss or theft by setting and enforcing clear security policies.
- Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees to discuss sales promotions and new inventory while providing platform for all to voice concerns.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Coached sales associates on product knowledge by using wide variety of training tools.
Area Sales Representative
Texaco Inc
Winston-Salem, M.C.
08.1968 - 02.1970
- Enrolled, onboarded, and trained customers in company products.
- Exceeded customer expectations with quality of service and knowledgeable support.
- Increased market share with launch of new products and expansion of existing customer base.
- Developed, grew and maximized financial results through continuous improvement efforts for individual and group sales.
- Cultivated strong base of satisfied customers for long-term territory revenue.
- Worked with independent contractors to expand workforce and better reach customers.
- Managed overall growth of assigned territory and exceeded targets.
- Presented information to customers, peers and management.
- Worked independently with minimal supervision.
- Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
- Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History/Political Science
University of Richmond
Richmond, VA06.1968
Skills
- Collaborating with designers
- Kitchen station rotation
- Interpreting designer sketches
Buy and sell television and movie props and wardrobe
As a hobby I have collected and sold television and movie props for the past twenty five years
Summary
I entered far more than most resumes of HR managers would find necessary given my extensive work history. Sadly, none but two of my past employers are still active. I have left each position based on opportunities for advancement. Needless to say, my employers demise left some small gaps in my work history as I reviewed options.
I am searching for a full or part-time position to continue my time in the work environment. I have no plans to retire but only interested in positions in which I can make a meaningful contribution to the company success.
Additional Information
I have not been of police interests other than a speeding ticket in 1972. I do not drink, do drugs, or associate with those that might have that interest.
Timeline
Kitchen Cabinet Designer
Lowe's
11.2006 - Current
Vendor Services Representative
CRS
01.2000 - 11.2006
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Montgomery County Public Schools
01.1999 - 01.2021
Sales
Best Products Co.
01.1990 - 01.1998
District Manager
Erols Video Inc
01.1983 - 01.1993
Store Manager
W. Bell & Co
01.1978 - 01.1983
Store Manager
Pier 1 Imports Inc
01.1974 - 01.1978
Store Manager
Pier 1 Imports
01.1972 - 01.1974
Store Manager
Pier 1 Imports Inc
01.1970 - 01.1972
Bachelor of Arts - History/Political Science
University of Richmond
Area Sales Representative
Texaco Inc
08.1968 - 02.1970