William E.

Skinner
2 Cottonwood Glen Drive
Glen Carbon, IL 62034
618-604-2264
Acquired skills: Supervisory, sales, training / development, time management, co
mmunication, negotiation, listening, analytical and follow up. I am focused, com
petitive and can muti-task.
AWARDS
Manager of the Year 1990 Manager of the Month 1999- July
Million Dollar Club 1997 Manager of the Month 2000- February
President's Club 1998 Auditor Commendation 2001
Chairman's Club 1999 Sterling's Best 2008
EDUCATION 1980-1984
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Received Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with specializations in
Organizational Behavior/Development and Management.
Dean's List.....4.25 GPA
Elected Executive Officer and Membership Chairman for the American Society of Pe
rsonnel Administrators Student Chapter.
Have completed courses in Interactive Management, Professional Sales Training, P
eak Performers, Windows Office, GIA Diamond and Colored Stones.
EXPERIENCE
Sterling Jewelers - Jared the Galleria of Jewelry May 2006 to Present
As a General Manager, I am accountable for the profit/loss of everyday operation
s. Supervising a staff of 12 sales associates and 4 managers, I am involved in a
ll aspects of running this 4.6 million dollar operation. I recruit, train, devel
op, lead and motivate this team to exceed company and guest expectations. This s
tore is the top sales producer in our region. Driving sales, increasing market s
hare and delivering an exceptional guest experience are my focus.
Hannoush Diamond Importers and Manufacturing November 2001 to February 2006
As a Sales Manager, I excelled at the everyday operations of the store: Hiring,
training, developing, motivating, payroll budgets, inventory control and busines
s development. My store was the top volume store in the St. Louis market. I work
ed with our ad agency to create in store promotions and target existing clients
with direct mail. I created concepts for clients to have products manufactured f
or them.
Illinois Department of Employment Security May 2000 to November 2001
As a Field Auditor, I worked independently from area branch offices. My duties w
ere to perform full financial audits of area businesses to insure their complian
ce with state law, document results through a laptop, and send audit information
on to a regional supervisor. This work required professional contact with busin
ess owners or their accountant. Time management, self-discipline and professiona
l demeanor were a must.
Krigel Jewelers October 1994 to April 2000
As a Store Manager, I oversaw the full scope of operations: sales, client relati
ons, recruiting, training, development and inventory control, My store was first
 in sales volume in St. Louis and number two of sixteen in the company. I person
ally sold $250-300,000 a year in sales. I wrote and implemented a Management Tra
ining Program for the St. Louis Market.
Service Merchandise December 1984 to October 1994
As a Sales Manager, I was responsible for sales volume, customer relations, hiri
ng, training motivation, merchandising, payroll and inventory control. I consist
ently ranked first in each market that I was assigned and continuously developed
management candidates for promotion.