1. Thomas K. Mathers
15124 S. Shadow Creek Drive
Biloxi, MS 39532
Cell: 228-243-2427
mathers@cableone.net
OBJECTIVE
To maximize my potential through continued learning / advancement opportunities
EMPLOYMENT
2007-Present Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
2007- Retail Development Specialist
• To develop sell out results through multi category businesses, through training,
merchandising and multi media.
• Manage a multi-state (MS., Al., and La.) / multi-task region operated from a home-
based office.
2005-2007 Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
2005-2007 Field Training & Merchandising Manager
• Managed a multi-state (MS., AL., LA., AR., TN., Fl.) /multi-task region operated
from a home-based office.
• Built long-term business relationships with the mass merchandisers such as Wal-
Mart, Sears, and Sam’s Club.
• Merchandised the G3/custom brand product as well as doing multi-day / multi-district
training seminars, grand opening seminars, and on-site training.
2004-2005 Goodyear Auto Service Center
2004-2005 Retail Store Manager / Team Leader, Gulfport, Ms.
• Responsible for multiple locations (5) other than my own.
• Responsible for the complete Retail Business Operation.
• Responsible for hiring of personnel.
• Responsible for an overall P or L statement.
• Responsible for holding weekly safety and training meetings.
• Responsible for maintaining and controlling corporate assets.
• Responsible for maintaining and increasing a 100% customer satisfaction index.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment for all personnel.
2003-2004 Goodyear Auto Service Center
2003-2004 Retail Service Manager, Biloxi, Ms.
• Responsible for all of the Retail Service Operation.
• Responsible for the hiring and of service personnel.
• Responsible for a Service P or L statement.
• Responsible for maintaining and increasing a customer satisfaction index.
• Responsible for training and maintaining a positive discipline system.
• Responsible for controlling and maintaining corporate assets.

2. 1991-2003 Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
2001-2003 Commercial Fleet Account Manager, Johnson City, TN
• Responsible for managing a multi-state/multi-task region operated from a home based
office.
• Built long-term business relationships with the dealer organization and with medium
to large trucking fleets.
• Promoted the commercial Goodyear product line through proven methods such as
fleet surveys and tire evaluations.
• Assuring that customer satisfaction was placed at the highest level of priorities.
1997-2001 Field Training & Merchandising Manager, Madison, MS
• Managed a multi-state/multi-task region operated from a home-based office.
• Built long-term business relationships with the mass merchandisers such as Wal-
Mart, Sears, and Sam’s Club.
• Merchandised the G3/custom brand product as well as doing multi-day / multi-district
training seminars, grand opening seminars, and on-site training.
1991-1997 Store Manager/Team Leader, Jackson, MS
• Managed and controlled corporate assets.
• In charge of hiring and firing of personnel.
• Maintained a 100% customer satisfaction index.
• Control advertising for all locations (6).
• Supervision of multiple outlets (50 employees) to maintain profitability.
1986-1991 Free Service Tire (Goodyear Dealership)
Store Manager, Oak Ridge, TN
• Managed and controlled corporate assets, sales, to maintain profitability.
• In charge of hiring and firing of personnel.
• Maintained a 100% customer satisfaction index.
1978-1986 Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Store Manager, Gulfport, MS
• Manage and control a large Commercial / Retail location along with assuring
profitability through sales and protection of corporate assets.
• In charge of hiring and firing of personnel.
• Maintained a 100% customer satisfaction index.
• Control advertisement expenditures for a cluster of stores.

3. EDUCATION
1970-1974 St Martin High School Biloxi, MS
1997-1998 University of Alabama BDIP/Correspondence
2005-2006 Received BA Degree (extended adult education) Rockville University
BUSINESS REFERENCES
Dave Carlson, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Akron, OH (330) 796-1987
Bernie Gdowski, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Louisville, KY (502) 593-2240
Greg Armstrong, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Houston, TX (281) 352-4376
PERSONAL REFERENCE
Ray Leninger, Ridgeland, MS (601) 331-4043
Diane Moore, Hub International, Gulfport, MS (228) 234-6747