Bobby J. Whitten Sr.
1527 Rains Co. Rd. #2570
Alba, Tx 75410
(903) 765-2292

LOOKING FOR A GREAT MANAGEMENT OPPORTUNITY (Willing to relocate)

Please accept the enclosed resume as an expression of interest in
exploring employment opportunities with your organization.

I am a candidate worthy of consideration. I am well respected in my
profession as an upstanding, hard-working individual who can be
counted on to "get the job done."

Though my resume is detailed and comprehensive, it cannot fully
demonstrate the manner in which I have achieved success. Character,
personality, and the ability to work in a team environment can be
evidenced in a personality meeting. I would welcome an interviewing
opportunity at your time and consideration. I am certain that I can
be a contributing member of your company.

Sincerely,

Bobby J. Whitten Sr.

Bobby J. Whitten Sr.
1527 Rains County Rd. #2570
Alba, TX 75410
Home 903-765-2292
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SUMMARY
Over 9 years success and promotion in the retail industry including
extensive experience in Management, Merchandising, Human Resource
Training and Development, and Floor Management consistently assuming
increased responsibilities. Very motivated and focused. Always
giving 100% to meet business goals. Good organizational,
leadership/management and problem solving skills. Quick learner.
Enjoy mastering new skills and responsibilities.

EXPERIENCE
ICS Team Member - 2003 - Present
Walmart #417 , Sulpur Springs, Tx
Loading and unloading trucks, Rotating products, Creating displays,
And Customer Service Representative.

Salesman - 2003 - 2003
North Central Distributors, Dallas, Texas
Assisted in the set up of new stores and improve the merchandising
potential of older stores. Ordered, received and price all
merchandise. Learned warehouse operations.

Store Manager - 2002 - 2003
Union Valley Tiger Mart, Royse City, Texas
Assisted in the store set, including merchandising, data entry,
ordering, receiving, scheduling, hiring and training of all sales
associates.

Store Manager - 1998 - 2002
Racetrac Petroleum, Dallas, Texas
Managed multiple stores. Duties including hiring, training store
personnel, inventory control, cash control, loss prevention, ordering
and receiving merchandise.
* Johnson Freeway. Brought cash and audit loss down from 5% to 1% in
a three month period. Increased sales from $85,000 to $150,000.
* South Jupiter. Brought cash and audit loss down from 2% to less
than .5% in a 2 month period. Increased sales from $50,000 to
$112,000.
* Acted as a relief manager.

Store Manager - 1993 - 1998
Diamond Shamrock, Dallas, Texas
Managed multiple stores such as Stop-N- Goes and Diamond Shamrocks.
Hired, trained new employees, scheduling, cash and inventory control,
loss prevention, merchandising, and pricing competitors.
* Haverwood and Tollway, Dallas, Tx. Managed the store to and 11%
increase in non-gas sales.
* Springcreek and Independence Pkwy, Plano, Tx. Led a six-person
team to a 34% increase in weekly sales.

Military Police - 1984 - 1987/1988-1992
US Army
Diverse security related responsibilities; Including:
* Senior Security Specialist responsible for access to and security
of special weapons facility.
* Special Liaison Officer to the German Police Department in
Friedberg, Germany.
* Team Leader and Squad Leader for the 7th Corp Commanding General
security guards.
* Member of Strategic Deployment Unit at Ft. Riley, Ks.

MILITARY EDUCATION
1984
Military Police School, Ft. McClellan, Al
Extensive leadership and security-related training.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Computer Aided Drafting


1994
Stop-N-Go/Diamond Shamrock, Dallas, Tx
Management training, hiring, training, customer service, ordering,
receiving, merchandising and payroll.


SKILLS
ATI Career Training Center, Dallas, Texas.* Hiring, training,
scheduling, ordering, receiving, customer service, cash and audit
controls, time management, payroll and report consolidation
Certificate - 1993