1. A. Trice Berkley, III 1121 Maple Row, Elkhart, Indiana 46514 (574) 327-8928
EDUCATION:
Indiana University at South Bend, Indiana
June 1984, B.A. in Fine Arts. Concentrations in Drawing and Art History.
EXPERIENCE:
Stratmar. Inc, 2/2015 to 6/2016 – Comcast 3PL Sales Representative, Elkhart, IN
Operated Kiosk in Walmart locations, interacting with customers to provide their internet, cable television and telephone services
through Comcast. Salaried with comission and bonuses.
Family Dollar Stores, 8/2011 to 1/20/2015 - Management trainee, then Store Manager, South Bend, IN
After training in stores in Michigan and Indiana, am offered a choice of two stores in the area and elected the high-risk store in South
Bend, IN. Able to produce amazing improvement in store conditions within two weeks, and a dramatic increase in sales and comp.
numbers within one month. Continue to maintain superior store conditions, develop staff and reduce shrink in a challenging
environment.
Independent Insurance Agent – Health and Life (A.I.L. and G.B.A.), 10/2010 to 12/2011
Independent Agent calling leads, setting appointments, presenting to clients and servicing accounts. Consistent bonus achieved
through consistent development of referrals from existing clients. 100% commission position.
Movie Gallery/Hollywood Video, 2/2003 to 6/26/2010 - Store Director at locations in northern Indiana (South Bend and Elkhart, IN)
In charge of all aspects of video retail store rentals, sales, and operations
Regularly increase sales and reduce shrink
Consistently a leader in company sales contests and initiatives
Effective communicator and consistently provide training for future Store Directors
Walgreens, Store 2837, 10/2000 to 2/2003 - MGT, Third Shift Management, Elkhart, IN (Cassopolis Street)
Run third shift of 24 hour pharmacy location with minimal staffing
Responsible for store conditions, restocking, ordering for store and safe and accurate cash handling and accounting
Certified Pharmacy Technician assisting pharmacist regularly and in charge of three departments
CVS Pharmacy, District 3402, 12/1998 to 9/2000 - Store Manager, Elkhart and South Bend, IN Locations
DSM trainee and local District’s Manager of the Year candidate for 2000
Regularly in charge of two or more stores simultaneously and specializing in efficient operation and performance improvement in
high-risk stores, reducing shrink from over 6% to 2% in the Elkhart location
Training Store manager regularly responsible for hiring, training, evaluating and placing Store Manager candidates
Hollywood Video, Wilsonville, OR, 6/1997 to 11/1998 - Senior Internal Auditor/LP Investigator, Eastern and Midwestern Zones
Travel to retail locations throughout country to evaluate adherence to Policy and Procedures and to counsel store directors and
DSMs on audit results
Review store operations to ensure compliance to rules and safeguarding of assets
Assist in training of and work closely with loss-prevention field personnel and assist in uncovering LP cases in many locations
Assume role of Lead Auditor in 1998, auditing corporate systems and procedures for Hollywood, writing policy and systems
recommendations for most departments
Hollywood Video (Video Watch prior to 1995 buyout), Elkhart, IN, 2/1994 to 6/1997
Store Manager, Pierre Moran and Easy Shopping Locations
In charge of all phases of video store operations, staff sizes 10-17 employees
Inventory control and store layout according to planograms
Alternate between two stores, significantly increasing sales and each location