David Kress

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What's your ideal work environment?

Friendly, challenging, fun, informative, great communication, desire and opportunity for input for all, growth.
Interest in people and the importance that this is the key to a business success. Opprtunities for advancement. Training, development, and growth.

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Work history

Birch Enterprises dba President Tuxedo October 2004 to April 2009

District Manager

tags: increase market share. • motivation • leaderhip • building relationships • communication

How would you describe your time at Birch Enterprises dba Presi...?

A great opportunity to have direct contact with customers for their important life events. Good opportunity to hire, train, and develop staff. Network related industry to increase market share. Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of trade shows.

JB Robinson Jewelers August 2003 to September 2004

Assistant Store manager

tags: developing relationships. • sales

How would you describe your time at JB Robinson Jewelers?

A great opportunity to further develop sales skills. A one on one customer experience that develops those relationships. A business that demands oustanding customer service skills as well as people skills. People need to like you.

President Tuxedo August 1997 to August 2003

Area Manager

tags: sales • customer service • trade show experience.

How would you describe your time at President Tuxedo?

A different aspect to my retail experience. First time working with the clothing industry, rental aspect, at same time very important life experiences for customers. You have to get it right in a timely manner. This can be a challenge, but exciting and rewarding as well.

Michaels Arts and Crafts October 1992 to August 1997

Store manager

tags: multi-task • delegation. • communication

How would you describe your time at Michaels Arts and Crafts?

Never a dull moment in this business. Various aspects from store management, communication, merchandise ordering, sales promotion planning and preparation, custom framing, store remodels, financial sales audit, and P & L review.

Education

Oakland Community College Mi. October 2000 to September 2001

Business

How would you describe your time at Oakland Community College Mi.?

Begin different learning aspect with some business classes.

henry ford community college October 1989 to May 1991

Applied science

How would you describe your time at henry ford community college?

Enjoyed it very much. Further your knowledge and expand life experiences.

Lincoln Park High School October 1975 to June 1978

General

tags: interest to be the best. • inter-personal relationships • leadership

How would you describe your time at Lincoln Park High School?

This is the time you really begin to mature, develop. Build relationships with fellow students as well as teachers. The period in life you are preparing for adulthood.

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