Jill Dennis is a certified optician with over 25 years of experience in sales management and has consistently exceeded profit goals. She has strong skills in team building, developing associates into managers, and inventory controls. As an Area Manager for Wal-Mart Vision Centers for over 25 years, she was responsible for 4 locations and proven operational skills through exceeding inventory goals. Prior to that, she opened and managed a cosmetic counter at Clinique Cosmetics, creating market share through outstanding customer service and coordinating special events.

1. Jill Dennis
4124 Blackthorne Drive
Phone: 765-618-7204
E-mail: jadennis@indy.rr.com
Website: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/jill-dennis/107/19/bb1
Professional Profile
Certified Optician for 25 years with a record of success in sales management.
Creative problem solver with the ability to drive revenue growth, team building and
consistently exceed profit goals. Strong background with inventory controls.
Management - Solid background in planning and executing sales plans, opened and
managed 3 different locations. Hands on manager with highly developed
motivational skills. Equally strong in expense controls and increased profits.
Team building – Decisive team leader with extensive hiring experience and
developing associates to be successful managers at many different locations.
Developed 8 associates to managers under my leadership.
Communications – Persuasive communicatorwith well developed presentation skills.
Able to develop productive relationships with doctor partners, store management,
customers and associates at all levels.
Professional Experience
Wal-Mart Vision Centers 1991-Present
Area Manager
 Responsible for 4 different locations for sales, profit and expense control.
 Proven operational skills through exceeding inventory results for 25 years.
 Exceeded goals for charity organizations each year.
 Hiring, training and developing associates for management.
Clinique Cosmetics 1988-1991
Manager
 Opened and managed cosmetic counter
 Created market share through outstanding customer service
 Maintained inventory level exceptionally well
 Coordinated all special events and marketing plans
Education
 Mississinewa High School 1975-1979
 A.B.O. Certified from 2002-present
References
 Available upon request