Antony J.

Palumbo
2567 Oak Trail North Apt 216
Clearwater,FL 33764
727.599.8366
tvpalumbo11@yahoo.com

Objective
To obtain a career position in Sales and Marketing in the Technical field that will utilize my
education, experience and skills while providing an opportunity for growth.

Summary of Qualifications
Seventeen years of Managerial experience.
35% attachment rate on Technology services against 25% company goal monthly.
Demonstrated proficiency regarding inventory control in high volume retail sales up to $100
million of merchandise yearly.
Proven ability to plan, coordinate and implement promotions.
Highly developed organizational skills with ability to establish priorities and handle multiple
tasks simultaneously.
Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
Excellent written and oral communication supported by lengthy experience in customer service
and satisfaction.
Flexible, adaptable and comfortable in a culturally diverse environment

Relevant Experience
Assistant Store Manager
Office Depot August 2006- current

Responsible for the Training and Development of 20+ associates for customer service and operational
success. Relevant experience in technology sales to home and business consumers. Incorporate Human
Resources protocol of the store including hiring of employees and all functions related to Standard
Operating Procedures. Act as interim Store Manager during staff changes at multiple locations.
Develop and nurture a strong selling culture by teaching associates how to best handle all aspects of
customer service, and to maintain a solid profit line for the store and company. Other responsibilities
include scheduling to meet coverage and payroll percents. Also, proficient in all cash office procedures
to maintain daily balance. Daily operations also includes Receiving Freight Shipments and Returns to
Vendors. Yearly sales goals from 6 to 7 million met with increased profitability through higher volume
add on sales.

Assistant Store Manager

Home Depot August 1998 August 2006

Training and development of 200+ associates. Vast knowledge of home improvement products and
trends as well as their use and applications. Merchandising products to best meet customers demands.
Seasonal graphing and ordering to meet needs of customers to maximize sales. Training, coaching,
counseling all associates to familiarize them with Standard Operating Procedures of the corporation.
District wide equipment trainer and peer for all machines used for in-store transport of freight. Well
versed in the use of Texlon hand held system for inventory control. Responsible for physical security of
building during all scheduled shifts. Meeting the demands of staffing by hiring, terminating, and
guiding employees to meet the ever changing needs of the business. Yearly sales average 80 to 100
million.

Receiving Manager
Floor Service Center September 1997 August 1998
Loading and unloading tractor trailers and box trucks. Used forklift to stock carpet, tile wood and other
flooring products and supplies. Installed carpet, vinyl, wood, and tile.
Organized warehouse and responsible for inventory control

Scottys/Dean Floor Covering

Assistant Manager/Assistant Project Coordinator May 1995 August 1997
Traveled throughout state of Florida renovating and reconstructing flooring departments. Required
blueprint reading and familiarity with all safety regulations. Hired and trained temporary workers at
each location. Merchandised all new products in each flooring department. Special order and stock
sales at various locations.

Sports Unlimited
Assistant Receiving Manager March 1993 May 1995
Responsible for Return to Vendor (RTVs), Inventory Management of all products received. Proficient
in maintaining efficient time study during all freight unloading and distribution.

Graduated Osceola High School

Attended St. Petersburg College 2 years
Variety of Web based and classroom training classes including sales & services management and
human resources management.

References
Available upon request