David Miller
Bakersfield | United States
Skills
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Interests
Camping
Travel
Reading
Marketing
Movies
Industries
Bike
Lifestyle
Outdoor
In my own words
— DavidComprehensive and diverse experience in sales and marketing with a 25 year background as the owner and manager of bicycle shops.
Strong business acumen with a sound understanding of retail business concepts, marketing, purchasing, personnel administration, inventory control.
Proficient in establishing and developing positive customer relations, resulting in strong customer loyalty, repeat business and referrals in a competitive market.
Thorough understanding of established sales and marketing techniques, together with an astute ability to achieve sales closures.
Solid record of building sales, market share, people and profit, as well as adding significant value to operations and financial outlook.
Trajectory
Mar 2007 — Jan 2019
General Manager/Buyer · Action Sports
Control and management of purchasing in the cycling department.
Ordering product and coordinate inventory to achieve acceptable turns.
Oversee administrative functions in the bookkeeping and purchasing departments. Develop, maintain and execute the annual budget in the purchasing department to turn a profit.
Oversee staffing of 30, including employee scheduling and training.
Created and managed social accounts and e mail marketing.
Proficient in Ascend and Lightspeed POS systems.
Multi-year sales leader.
Feb 1996 — Feb 1996
Owner · Sonoma Mountain Cyclery
Managed and directed the daily operations of this retail bicycle shop.
Oversaw all administrative functions, including payroll, bookkeeping, accounting, and purchasing.
In charge of personnel issues, including hiring, firing, training, orienting, and supervising.
Developed and implemented successful promotional, advertising and marketing campaigns, and maintained a pulse on the industry.
Ordered product and coordinated inventory, defining excess or obsolete stock. Handled repair work and servicing, including parts and accessories.
Extensive customer service and public relations.
Jan 1991 — Feb 1995
Manager · Sunshine Bicycle Center
Directly responsible for assisting customers with their selection of bicycles and related products.
Performed repairs and service work.
Activity
Education history
Sonoma State University
| 1990 - 1994
