C. T. Wiesner Executive Summary

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‍‍Jody T Wiesner
239-265-0663 jodywiesner@juno.com
Profile of Qualifications
Energetic management professional versed in business management, maximizing revenues, increasing customer count, customer service and sales. Emphasizes process improvement and execution to maximize profits and customer satisfaction. Focused on cutting company costs and maximizing company revenue through innovative management techniques. Organized and diligent with a strong background in, finance, planning, budgeting and staffing.
Selected Achievements
Exceeded store FORECAST seven times in the past seven years store manager of the year MONEY CORNER
CONSISTENTLY Mentored hourly associate to the level of SUCCESSFUL managers
MULTIPLE time Customer Focus award winner …show more content…

Manage staff of 150 in the areas of sales and customer service, cash management, budgeting, sales forecasting, employee relations, merchandising, promotions, and security.
• Steadily increased revenues through strong focus on customer service, excellent merchandising, and teamwork.
• Attracted new clientele to store through specialty sales and installed sales. Expanded product line, increased sales and special-order purchasing by implementing specialized sales methods, such as custom cabinets fair, flooring installation demonstrations, appliance demonstrations, and vendor participation.
• Established strong reputation in the area as leader for extensive contractor packaging at competitive pricing, including regularly stocked hard-to-find products.
• Trained staff in selling through increased product knowledge and demonstrations.
• Exceeded store forecast seven years in a row.

Senior District Manager, Dollar Financial Group DBA Money Corner, Cape Coral, FL 2006–2008
Direct the transformation of policies and procedures from Money Corner Inc. to Dollar Financial

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