The applicant is applying for an unspecified position and feels their 10 years of experience in various areas including sales, management, retail, and customer service makes them an excellent candidate. They highlight leadership abilities like strategic vision and revenue generation. They feel their strong suit is building loyal teams that increase revenue over time. They are confident they can serve as a valuable resource and are looking for any available position.
1. LETTER OF APPLICATION
The attached resume outlining my professional experience is submitted for your consideration. I feel my previous
experience and achievements make me an excellent candidate for your organization.
With ten years experience in sales, management, retail management, vendor relations, and customer service, I am
confident I can serve as a valuable resource to your organization and am open to any position. My leadership abilities
include strategic vision, generating financial success and promoting products that deliver positive results across multiple
business functions. I have implemented policies and procedures that were designed to increase revenue and decrease loss
prevention.
I feel my strong suit is building and creating cohesive, loyal teams that increase revenue year after year. My experience in
the business world has taught me the importance of responding, prioritizing and reacting in a timely manner to ensure
optimal results.
Thank you for your time and consideration; I look forward to hearing from you in the very near future.
Sincerely,
Tony Awamleh
2. TONY AWAMLEH
901-691-0560 awamlehbashar@live.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/bashar-tony-awamleh/23/339/768
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
Sales Management Instructor
Highly motivated, high-energy professional combines strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to maximize
profit in a very competitive market. With 10 years experience in retail ownership and promotions management, willing to start
at any level. Highly reliable, flexible and focused on achieving tasks to the highest standards. Follow through is a top priority.
Solid problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Role models an effective leadership style and professional techniques.
Team-builder; skilled in training and motivating employees; strong track record for managing top-producing employees.
Detail-oriented; experienced in hands-on management. A well-rounded performer committed to continued excellence.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Retail Leadership
Team Motivation.
Customer Service
Superior Sales Techniques
Vendor Relations
Full P & L Responsibility
Purchasing Experience
Process Improvement
Problem Resolution
RELATED EXPERIENCE
ASTORMY MARKETPLACE – Memphis, Tennessee 2009 – Present
Co-Owner
Primary focus is to locate wholesale houses and find investors to buy bulk real estate.
Obtained leads in real estate investment through heavy networking, memberships of real estate associations and
cold-called both nationally and internationally.
Called investors to market houses for wholesale purchase.
Assumed full P & L responsibility; created budget and monitored expenditures.
Key Accomplishments:
Built a significantly large network of professional contacts and investors, both nationally and internationally.
WIRELESS SOLUTIONS – Memphis, Tennessee 2009 – Present
Co-Owner
Through fierce competition, goal is to competitively market cell phone accessories through quality products and
proper custom displays in truck stops, convenience stores, gas stations, etc.
Purchase wholesale accessories including travel chargers, blue tooth, and car charges.
Negotiate excellent pricing through suppliers for accessories.
Call on retail establishments to display merchandise with the right display rack and economical cost, allowing high
profits.
Built professional relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, managers, owners of retail establishments, etc.
Present idea of obtaining high profits through a tall and slender display rack and obtaining a profit margin that
is significant.
Key Accomplishments:
Successfully convinced suppliers and wholesalers to invest in the display of cell phone accessories.
Built a profitable business from the ground up.
3. TONY AWAMLEH – PAGE 2
BELLY BLUES – Memphis, Tennessee 2010 – Present
Producer
Belly Blues brings Memphis, Egypt to Memphis USA through art, music, and dance, where the Mississippi meets
the Nile.
The focus is to connect Memphis, Tennessee artistically by holding events emphasizing Memphis Blues with the
mystique of belly dancing in Egypt.
Locate and interview artists, musicians, and dancers needed for events held in Memphis, Tennessee.
Provide music, dance choreography and the unique intercultural way of Universal education.
Key Accomplishments:
Obtained the support of The Blues Foundation and Memphis Music Foundation.
Obtained the support of the Egypt Embassy and Tourism Ministry.
YOUR OWN CELL PHONE, TONY’S ACCESSORIES, HOME ART – Memphis, TN
Owner / President 2001 – 2009
Own three businesses selling cell phones, accessories and African-American Art to customers in the Raleigh
Springs Mall (part of Simon Corporation).
Worked closely with Managers from Simon to give feedback, negotiate leases and obtain permission for new
advertising.
Hired, trained, scheduled and supervised up to four employees in all phases of cellular accessories.
Motivated employees in personal involvement, incentives and percentages of sales.
Worked diligently to motivate employees to build customer service skills.
Assumed full P&L responsibility; adhered to budget and monitored all expenditures.
Negotiated with wholesalers to obtain quality of products with list costs.
Assisted customers with selection of merchandise.
Resolved problems and issues to the highest level of satisfaction.
Key Accomplishments:
Successfully built all businesses from the ground up.
Built a significant base of regular customers.
Reduced 50% of lease costs through negotiations with Simon Managers.
Reduced overhead costs in this economy by 60%.
EDUCATION
JORDAN INSTITUTE OF DIPLOMACY Graduated Jan, 1999
Higher Diploma in Diplomacy & Foreign Service (equal to a Masters Degree)
First Graduate of the Old King
Received Certificate of Diplomacy
GPA: 3.51
Note: Diplomacy and Foreign Service (equal to International Relations) competition went through thousands of people as this
was a very fast-paced program. Was selected as one out of 20 people to participate in this program. I was chosen by the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and was promised that I would be chosen as the Diplomat of Foreign Affairs when completed but
circumstances changed when the New King took over.
YARMOUK UNIVERSITY – Irbid, Jordan Graduated Jan, 1996
(English Education University)
B.A. in Economics and Political Sciences