BRUCE YOUNG
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(H) 256-351-9738, (C) 256-214-0964,
Objective
Business professional with over 27 years in retail and management, seeking position with reputable company. I have managed a store with over 1.5 million in inventory, and over saw 15 + emploees and/or contractors.
Work Experience
SALES CONSULTANT (02/08/2010 – Present)
RETAIL SALES/MANAGEMENT FOR OVER 27 YEARS
Last Employer: LYNN LAYTON CHEVROLET
Responsibilities: VEHICLE SALES
Accomplishments: SOLD OVER 68 VHICLES IN 6 MONTHS
GENERAL MANAGER (06/20/2003 – 12/17/2009)
STAYED ON AS GM AFTER SELLING OUT MY BUSINESS TO CLAYTON HOMES (OWNED BY WARREN BUFFETT, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY)
Last Employer: CLAYTON HOMES
Contact Person: BOB DAWSON/205-269-4100
Responsibilities: OVER SEE DAY TO DAY MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS, HIRING/TERMINATING, EVALUATING CREDIT APPLICATIONS,OVER SAW SERVICE DEPARTMENT, ORDERED ALL INVENTORY AND PARTS
Accomplishments: CONSTANT TOP 5 OR ABOVE STORE OUT OF 14 EVERY CLOSE,AND HAD THE # 1 STORE ON P&L
PRESIDENT/OWNER (05/12/1982 – 06/18/2003)
GREW UP IN THE MANUFACTURED HOUSING INDUSTRY, FROM THE GROUND UP
Last Employer: OWNER
Contact Person: BRUCE YOUNG/ 256-214-0964
Responsibilities: RAN A FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS WHILE GOING TO COLLEGE TO GET MY DEGREE. ORDERED ALL INVENTORY, SOLD HOMES, MANAGED SERVICE DEPARTMENT,INTERVIEWED AND/OR HIRED SALES PEOPLE
Accomplishments: RAN A PROFITABLE INDEPENDENT STORE FOR 21 YEARS UNTIL CLAYTON HOMES WANTED TO PURCHASE MY BUSINESS WHICH I SOLD AND STAYED ON AS THE GENERAL MANAGER.
Education
Establishment: ATHENS UNIVERSITY
Degree: B.S. in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Education Period: 06/01/1983 - 05/27/1987
Average Grade: 3.6
Skills
CAPABLE OF RUNNING A LARGE BUSINESS AND MANAGING AN EXCELLENT P&l . ABLE TO READ ALL THREE CREDIT BUREAUS, AND ABLE TO MAKE CREDIT FINANCING DECSIONS.
Computer Skills: MODERATE PLUS
Additional Information
Conferences or Courses: 1984 GRADUATE OF DALE CARNIGIE COURSE IN EFFECTIVE SPEAKING
Certifications or Licensures: CURRENTLY HOLD INSURANCE LICENSE FOR THE STATE OF ALABAMA IN PROPERTY & CASUALTY.
Interests
HOBBIES INCLUDE FISHING/HUNTING , WATER SKING, GOING TO NASCAR EVENTS, AND JUST BEING A DAD/HUSBAND FOR MY WIFE & TWO CHILDREN.