JAMES P.

CHESNEY
2903 Brewster Rd
North Port, FL 49220
(517) 936-8685
(941) 564-6736
jimchesney@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE
I am seeking a full time position with a company where I may utilize and expand my skills. I have a
strong background in Store Management and also District Management. I am capable of setting up
and operating a profitable store. I am also very knowledgable of payroll operations.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Sun-n-Snow/Poop-Deck, Manitou Beach, MI

02/2000 - 11/2009 Store Management
Performed accounts payable and accounts receivable functions in addition to payroll processing.
Answered phones and wrote up workorders for our Mechanics. Provided good customer service.
Operate and balance register. Assure business is kept clean. Straightened and restocked merchandise
on shelves.

Big Lots, Florence, SC

01/1995 - 12/1999 Store Manager
Hired and trained new staff. Implemented new office policy and procedure. Provided good customer
service. Assure business is kept clean. In charge of both operational and merchandising of the store.

Macfrugals, Dallas/Tampa, TX
06/1987 - 01/1995 Store Manager/District Manager
Hired and trained new staff. Implemented new office policy and procedure. Provided good customer
service. Assure business is kept clean. In charge of both operational and merchandising of store.
District manager from 1992-1995 of 10 stores throughout Florida.

EDUCATION

Diploma
Major: General
Columbia Central, MI

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

District/Store Manager. Customer service skills. General computer skills; Word, Excel and Internet.
Problem solving skills. Effecient in both merchandising and operations of entire store, along with new
store set up.

NOTES / OTHER INFORMATION

I am loyal and dedicated. I take pride in the quality of my work performance. I am a team player. I am
efficient and dependable. I am willing to learn new skills.
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