1. Timothy "Tim" York
26 Stable Lane Bellingham Wa 98229
timyork1978@gmail.com
Home 360-738-0053 cell 360-661-1759
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SUMMARY
Executive leader and manager with multiple business lines. Diverse experience in managing projects,
supervising staff and providing leadership in a team oriented style. Proficient in developing and
implementing sound, creative, effective programs and policies based on logic and practicality. Adept at
presenting programs, policies and information to a range of audiences in a concise manner free of jargon.
Skilled at producing large volumes of work under tight deadlines while making the workplace safe and
enjoyable. Solid record for increasing sales and profit while always maintaining the bottom line.
PROFESSIONAL:
WILSON AUTO BROKERS 2000-Present
Mount Vernon and Bellingham Wa
General Manager
In seven years increased Sales, Gross Profit, Account Recievables and all items listed below in bullet
points. Put in place all operations, accounting and reporting systems that increased effectivenes, time
management and the bottom line. Trained and progressed employees to step in Management postions
in a fun work enviroment.
• Grew sales from 3M to 6.7M
• Grew gross profit from 1.3M to 2.7M
• Grew AR from 1.5M to over 3M
• Implemented reporting system that made information available in hours rather than weeks
• Oversaw relocation of store and opened a second location
2. • Directed operation of sales, fleet sales, management of Finance Department and repair shop
• Complete personnel management
• Represent company on legal issues
• Instituted daily and monthly audit reporting systems
• Worked with financial institutions in audits and funding for company
RENT A CENTER 1997-2000
Bellingham Wa
Manager
• Increased sales every year
• Developed staff to progress to management positions
BARNES AND NOBLE 1993-1997
Las Vegas Nv and Bellingham Wa
Manager
I started working with Barnes and Noble in Las Vegas Nv. I turned a troubled store around and because
of the improvements made at my first location. When the company expanded in the North West I was
asked to help with that expansion. I traveled training and working with the new managers in that area.
I was given my choice of a store location when that time was over. I elected to open and run the new
store in Bellingham Wa.
• Turned a troubled store into a profit center in six months
• Dealt with internal theft, State Labor Board, Health Department and Sexual Harassment
• Increased sales from 2M to 3M in less than 2 years
• Traveled a three state area training and hiring management teams in Washington, Oregon and
Idaho
• Received recognition for conducting the strongest and smoothest store opening in a tri-state
area
3. • New store location did 4M its opening year
• Conducted a mass hire
SMART AND FINAL 1978-1993
Las Vegas Nv
Manager
This was the company I first progressed to manager. I recieved the needed training that I would build
upon the rest of my career. Training and helping others to move to management was my focus. I also
increased Sales and profit. Customer Service and relations was the backbone of my sucsess.
• Increased profit 10% with no increase in sales
• Oversaw relocation of store
• Trained staff into management positions
• Ran a store in a high risk area with control over loss prevention
EDUCATION
Yearly certification by Washington State Dealers Asso.
Training and skill in,
Motivation, Time Management, Writing for Success,
Progressive Discipline, Stress Management and
Public speaking