David Browne (562)394-2762 or dcb1173@gmail.com

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EDUCATION

A.A. in Psychology: Emphasis on Cognition, Long Beach City College, Long Beach, CA Completed 45 Credits towards A.A

in Psychology, -- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (Beta Tau Alpha Chapter), Dean's List with Honors and Great Distinction, and a

Cumulative G.P.A: 3.7

Career Objective: It is my desire to earn the opportunity to obtain a career that offers new and exciting challenges. It is also my

lifelong dream to have a career that will enhance my knowledge and skillset so that I may become an asset and enjoy longevity

with the company.

Qualifications: Highly capable Manager with 4 years of management and supervisory experience. Brought solid experience in

front end/back end management and highly skilled in areas such as customer service, merchandising product and display items,

inventory, planner, organizer, product knowledge, problem analysis and resolution. Very dedicated in doing my job, demonstrated

strong ability to be promoted to higher positions and given the opportunity to handle more tasks. Very effective in researching and

using analytical skills not only to generate creative idea thinking, but to also obtain more information to be successful in

communication. I have been fortunate enough in my employment history to be considered a respected employee for some of the

top companies in the industry.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Goodwill Southern Los Angeles County (Long Beach, CA) February 2008-August 2010

Store Manager of Hawaiian Gardens Store

Main Communicator with District Branch Office

Forecasted Daily Sales to exceed monthly Sales Budget

Upheld Company Policy regulated from Corporate Office & followed Protocols

Engaged in Camaraderie with Internal & External Business Liaisons/ Ensured Quality Customer Service

Money Handling (Cashiering on the register, & nightly Sales Deposits)

Attended Mandatory monthly Store Manager meetings (Sales Reports, Company Goals, & Establishing a Plan of Action)

Used Microsoft Outlook for Communicating with Main Office & other stores in the District

Weekly Scheduler for Store Personnel/ Managed actual worked hours using the ADP EZ Payroll System

Monthly Store Meetings & Safety Inspections also conducted Safety Procedure Scenarios/CPR and Fire Extinguisher Trained

Created Innovative Store Windows/Displays to generate Customers Interest & Sales

Conducted Employee Evaluations & Disciplinary Actions/ Some Administrative/Office duties & Paper Work Filing

Assisted in Asset Protection & also the Arming & Disarming of Store Alarm

Merchandised product onto the Sales Floor & was in Compliance with all Seasonal Store Changes

Maintained Accounting Databases by entering Daily Sales Data into the computer

Ensured accurate & appropriate Recording & Analysis of Revenues & Expenses

Analyzed & Advised on Business Operations including Revenue & Expenditure trends, Financial Commitments & Future

Revenues

Analyzed financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of Resources & Procedures, Provide Strategic

Recommendations & Maintained solutions to Business & Financial Problems

Supervised & Trained a staff consisting of 2 Assistant Managers and 8 Employees (Full-Time and Part-Time)

International Paper Carson Container Plant (Carson, CA) December 2006-October 2007

Expeditor and Mainline Conveyor and Strapper Operator

Gathered Materials needed for jobs to be completed at machines

Stacked product onto the pallets

Poly-bagged pallets on Mainline Conveyor/Set Strap Pattern Coordinates on Machine

Troubleshooting for machine malfunctions

Completed Quarterly Safety Behavior Observation (SBO) Forms

Maintained cleanliness on Factory Floor and outer Facility

The Home Depot (Cerritos, CA and Signal Hill, CA) July 2005-December 2006

Overnight Freight Worker

Merchandised stock and overflow

Operated Sit-Down, Stand-Up Forklift, and Order Picker

Maintained Store Neatness

Assisted in Customer Service

David Browne (562)394-2762 or dcb1173@gmail.com

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Completed Computer Based Training

Big 5 Sporting Goods (Torrance, CA) April 2005-July 2005

Manager Trainee

Trained in performing all Store Manager Duties

Responsible for the Weekly Shoe Sale and Display

Maintained Backroom Inventory and Shoe Rotation

Assisted in Unloading Truck Shipment

Cashiering

Completed Sales on Fishing Licenses and Gaming Sales and knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations

Wal-Mart (Long Beach, CA) September 2002-April 2005

Inventory Control Specialist (I.C.S) and Department Manager (Arts & Crafts)

Maintained Backroom Inventory with use of Telxon for product replenishment & restocks

Stocked Merchandise onto Sales Floor

Assisted in Cardboard Bale and Trash System

Operated Sit-Down, and Stand-Up Forklift

Assisted in Customer Service and Carry-Outs

Computer Based Learning (C.B.L) Modules

Researched product pricing and availability, and processed merchandise orders through multiple vendors

Tracked, monitored, and updated computerized inventory lists on a daily basis

Worked closely with Assistant, Co, and Store Manager

Supervised & Trained a staff consisting of 5 Employees

Responsible for Shelf Modular Set-Up and Sales Floor Inventory

Assisted in Black Friday Sales

Operated machines that assisted in Making Keys and Mixing Paint

Attended Monthly Department Manager Meetings

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AND ASSOCIATIONS

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (Beta Tau Alpha Chapter) General Member Presently

Student Programming Board Event Planning General Member 1992-1993

National Honor Society General Member 1990-1991

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Computer Database Training: MS Office (MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and Power Point) Certificate of Completion 2008

Intermediate Level in HTML and CSS Coding--Web Development

Internet Search Engines

Intermediate 5x5 Vimeo Editing

Some experience with Desktop Publishing

Conducted Research and Analysis

Commended on having Excellent Writing Skills

SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND HONORS Dean’s List, 2005, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 Magna Cum Laude Scholarship, 1991

Professional Awards and Achievements

Received $500 Bonus for Perfect Attendance Winner of several Sales Challenge Contests

Twice rewarded the Work Excellence Reward Received Job Raises and Promotions

References Available Upon Request