DALE FARMER

 1413 N Chelton Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80909   719-459-4007  

dfarmer1962@comcast.net

Actively seeking a position with an organization in need of a Professional with skills in Leadership &
Management,
Sales, and Relationship Management including abilities to optimize efficiencies and exceed objectives

Accomplished, results-driven, and experienced Management Professional with 20+ years of

expertise and experience in Performance Management & Improvement, Revenue Expansion,
Inventory & Shortage Control, P&L and Cost Control, Human Resources Development, Multi-Unit
Accounting, Marketing, Supervision, Coordination & Communication, Problem Solving & Analysis,
Multi-Tasking, and Time Management. Proven ability to develop sales and customer relationships,
with strong analytical and planning skills, combined with the ability to coordinate the efforts of
many to meet organizational goals. Committed to quality service and performed responsibilities
with professionalism & ethics even under extreme pressure while implementing established
standards and procedures.

K EY S TRENGTHS
 Excellent Organizational skills. Developed specific goals/plans to prioritize,
organize, and accomplish work. Recognized for cross-discipline talents in needs
analysis and problem resolution in fast paced environments.
 Dynamic communication/interpersonal skills. Maintained exceptional
interpersonal & communication skills. Built & maintained healthy relationships, while
interfacing confidently with people of diverse levels and backgrounds.
 Active Listening and problem sensitivity. Provided full attention to details, took
time in understanding the points being made, and asked questions as appropriate.
 Dedicated, innovative, and self-motivated team player. Initiated action and
follow through procedures to conclusion of any commitment. Reacted flexibly to
changes in priority and direction, assumed increased responsibilities as needed, and
motivated others to achieve business objectives.

P ROFESSIONAL E XPERIENCE
Store Manager  DOLLAR TREE  2006 - Present
− Manage teams including ordering, scheduling, receiving of freight, and stocking of store.
− Recognized for excellent cash management and shrink control.
− Served as the Store Manager as well as the District Store Trainer and Store Troubleshooter
traveling to several other stores within the Colorado market.

Store Manager  7 E LEVEN, INC.  2005 - 2006

− Supervised store operations and staff, merchandising, ordering, pricing, displaying, selling, and
inventory for retail convenience store.
− Developed and monitored budget, oversaw cash management, and maintained cleanliness &
sanitation of facility/equipment.
− Successfully completed fast-track store management in-store and classroom training program,
and became store manager within eight weeks of employment.
− Received In-Store Experience Certification, mastering all requirements to operate store based on
corporate policies and plans.

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 DALE FARMER
 1413 N Chelton Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80909   719-459-4007  
dfarmer1962@comcast.net

− Increased fuel sales by 50% in the first 60 days through excellent customer service.
− Consistently increased fresh food sales.

E DUCATION AND C ERTIFICATIONS

Business-Related Curriculum
JACKSON BUSINESS INSTITUTE, JACKSON MICHIGAN AND FERRIS STATE COLLEGE

ServSafe Food Safety Certification

NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION

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