Michael Wehr

Experience

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  The Video Store

  Jun 1994 - Jun 1999

  General Store Manager

  Instrumental in complete store computer data transfer.Managed day to day operations including sales, collections, inventory control, profit and loss, and the acquisition, training, development, and scheduling of employees.

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  Livingston Discount Tobacco

  Feb 1997 - Jun 1999

  General Store Manager

  Contacted and negotiated contracts and accounts with vendors. Scheduled employees. Inventory control including ordering, restocking, rotating, theft and damage control.Key person with owner as one of two members of the corporation who initialized the opening of this business.

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  Quilt Country Inn Bed and Breakfast

  Jul 1999 - Jan 2000

  General Contractor

  General construction including flooring, painting, drywall, and decks.Acquired ads for Cumberland Travels magazine.

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  Berkline LLC

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2007

  Final Assembler

  Assembled furniture for production, accuracy, and quality control.Trained personnel in assembly for multiple lines of furniture as well as sole instructor for lift chair assembly.

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  Bankers Life & Casualty Company

  Jan 2007 - Aug 2007

  Insurance Producer

  Assisted clients with their financial and health portfolios to supply their custom needs assessment and acquisition of appropriate solutions.Acquired in depth knowledge of policies and then trained office personnel including the branch manager.

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  Friedmans Jewelers

  Sept 2007 - Feb 2008

  Retail Sales Specialist

  Assisted clients needs and made recommendations for ornamental beautification.

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  Homesmart-Aaron's, Inc

  Sept 2007 - May 2016

  Took the bottom store in the company while it was losing money and made it one of the most profitable stores in the region with record profits and consistently profitable every month thereafter.Raised morale of the customer base and the employees who were both beaten down and mistreated by multiple previous managers and created an enjoyable work environment and pleasant customer experience as well.Managed day to day operations including sales, collections, inventory control, profit and loss, and the acquisition, training, development, and scheduling of employees.Closed all legal agreements and paperwork with customers.Trained personnel in a wide variety of tasks.Performed and reconciled weekly inventory audits.Acquired and maintained customers.Complied with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes.Deciphered, prepared, and reviewed financial statements and store reports.Ensured adequate availability of merchandise at all times.Followed monthly marketing plans and implemented sales and marketing programs.Maintained company vehicles within safe operating standards.Set daily goals for sales and collections and implemented strategies for successful execution. Show less

  • General Store Manager

    Oct 2014 - May 2016

  • Assistant Store Manager

    Jul 2011 - Sept 2014

  • Sales Manager

    Jan 2010 - Jul 2011

  • Account Manager

    Sept 2007 - Jan 2010
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  Buddys Home Furnishings

  May 2016 - Jan 2017

  General Store Manager

  Managed day to day operations including sales, collections, inventory control, profit and loss, and the acquisition, training, development, and scheduling of employees.Closed all legal agreements and paperwork with customers.Trained personnel in a wide variety of tasks.Performed and reconciled weekly inventory audits.Acquired and maintained customers.Complied with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes.Deciphered, prepared, and reviewed financial statements and store reports.Ensured adequate availability of merchandise at all times.Followed monthly marketing plans and implemented sales and marketing programs.Maintained company vehicles within safe operating standards.Set daily goals for sales and collections and implemented strategies for successful execution. Show less

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  Palmetto Amusements

  Feb 2017 - now

  Event Manager

  Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and venues.Arrange layouts of events to accommodate logistical needs while maintaining event flow and appearance and also appealing to clients wants and needs.Educated myself on a vast array of electronic and gaming equipment in order to operate and train other personnel how to operate and care for the equipment.Acquired a CDL license for transporting heavy equipment.Operated a forklift to load and unload materials.Operated a tractor for Bush hogging, loading and unloading equipment, and moving equipment on the lot.Manage events while addressing potential problems that may arise.Plan for potential scenarios that could impact the integrity of the event.Maintain working knowledge of the complex needs of a wide variety of events.Attend trade shows demonstrating all the facets of our company in order to acquire new business.Trained personnel in a wide variety of tasks.Transportation of heavy equipment from state to state, some of which require a CDL.Erect, operate, disassemble and transport heavy equipment.Inspect equipment for safety, operation, and federal, state, and local compliance.Landscaping manager for office grounds and also multiple rental properties.Utilize a wide variety of power and hand tools to perform necessary functions. Show less

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  BLS TRUCKING, INC.

  Dec 2021 - now

  Made deliveries for 84 LumberLoaded and unloaded trucks with forkliftUsed GPS navigation to route shortest distance for maximum efficiencyCoordinated with building superintendents and/or builders to properly place and organize materials

  • Area Manager

    Feb 2023 - now

  • CDL A Truck Driver

    Dec 2021 - now