TTIMOTHYIMOTHY F FOSTEROSTER 2122 6TH AVE N ST PETERSBURG, FL 33713 (727) 564-8058 TSF2122@GMAIL.COM

SENIOR MANAGEMENT (TAMPA BAY BUSINESSES) QQUALIFICATIONSUALIFICATIONS P PROFILEROFILE

• Highly self-motivated and results-driven management professional with more than 37 years providing high-performance marketing & sales, customer service, and sales staff development in retail and media management industries.

• Detail-oriented without losing sight of the big picture, analytical and methodical with critical thinking to strategize solutions in addressing work issues even under stressful work conditions.

• Well-organized with multitasking and prioritization skills that optimize resources to achieve outstanding results from concurrent tasks.

• Decisive leadership, strong people management, and exceptional interpersonal communication skills that inspire customer confidence while forging teamwork synergies with colleagues and subordinates across diverse ethnicities.

KKEYEY E EXPERTISEXPERTISE

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Marketing & Sales• Online & Traditional

Merchandising• Retail Sales Management• Territory Sales Administration• Multiple Account

Management• Customer Service

Management• Relationship Management

(Customers, Public, & Suppliers)

• Market Research & Planning• Competitor Intelligence

Analysis• Event Management

• Product Branding & Positioning

• Sales Performance Management

• Point-Of-Sales ManagementBusiness Operations• Strategic Planning &

Execution• Business Development• Fiscal & budget Management• Inventory Management• Portfolio Management• Corporate Image Building• Service Quality Management• Fiscal & Budget Management• Time Management

• Total Quality Management• Personnel Administration• Vendor/Contract Management• Project/Program Management• Process/Workflow

Improvement• Profitability Management• Inter-Office Coordination• Negotiations & Diplomacy• Policies & Regulatory

Compliance • Staff Supervision &

Development• Team Building Dynamics• Records & Document

Management

PPROFESSIONALROFESSIONAL E EXPERIENCEXPERIENCE

CIRCLE K STORES TAMPA, FL Manager Sept 2009 – Present, Aug 2002 – Feb 2006

• Provided HR services covering recruitment and management development, developing training materials and a handy booklet that enable team members to learn computerized accounting system with minimal oversight.

• Conducted regular training on sales techniques and service quality management in each store location.

• Created a team handled cash transactions, cost containment and manage inventory losses to acceptable levels.

• Addressed and resolved customer complaints through investigative research on causes and incidents. • Authored and submitted various time sensitive sales reports, scheduling, budgeting, vendor

communications, merchandising integrity, and corporate image. • Empowered staff for self-development through taking advantage of opportunities for careers

successes.

WALGREENS ST PETERSBURG, FL

Assistant Manager Feb 2006 – Jun 2009 • Managed and supervised a staff in meeting daily objectives in sales desk, cosmetics, and photography

lab. • Assisted the Manager in handling pharmacy inventory with direct responsibilities in for cash

management, vendor controls, and merchandising compliance. Managed external company affairs top maintain positive corporate image.

DILLARD’S, CITRUS PARK MALL TAMPA, FL

Sales, Men’s Wear/Management Training Jan –Aug 2000 • Managed merchandising, customer services and sales operations of soft goods.• Frequently assigned to high-volume departments to ensure superior customer service, sales, and

recovery that maintained high sales performance during the peak sales period.

TTIMOTHYIMOTHY F FOSTEROSTER 2122 6TH AVE N ST PETERSBURG, FL 33713 (727) 564-8058 TIMFOSTER122@HOTMAIL.COM

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C. FOSTER MARINE SUPPLIES, INC STUART, FL

Chief Executive Officer 1982 – 1997 • Progressed through the ranks from a sales person, to advertising, branding, product sourcing,

purchasing, merchandising planning, HR, and finally complete corporate oversight. • Developed a strong clientele and customer retention through proper advertising placement, and image

building.• Instituted a marketing program that included educational seminars with local organizations. • Oversaw the implementation of a computerized POS and inventory system, maintaining close liaison

with softer developers. • Led the company in moving from a 1,000 sq-ft sales space to over 5,000, growing sales volume from

less than $100,000 to $1M annually through astute budgeting, planning, hiring, and training.• Provided branding integrity that maintained the business despite significant national and local

competition, taking 25% market share. • Ensured cost-effective purchasing the maintained a 32% profit margin by reducing turns and focusing

on highly discounted mass purchases.

THE STUART NEWS STUART, FL

Advertising Account Representative 1979 – 1982 • Built and nurtured professional relationships with local merchants that grew their advertising spends

in the publication. • Documented notes from editors and account representatives and proofread content in according with

company standards.

EEDUCATIONDUCATION & C & CREDENTIALSREDENTIALS

• A.A. INDIAN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE• B.A. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA• TREASURE COAST REAL ESTATE SCHOOL

Professional Training & CertificationsCertified Food Safety Manager | Certified PADI SCUBA

Past Professional AffiliationsMember: March of Dimes | Martin County Chamber of Commerce | Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast

Kiwanis, Port Salerno | Port Salerno Youth Organization

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