- Murray Ashman is seeking a position that utilizes his strong organizational, leadership, and relationship building skills gained through various retail and real estate roles. - He has over 30 years of experience in sales and management positions, receiving numerous awards and accolades including Store Manager of the Year. - His experience ranges from roles as a Real Estate Listing Agent, Sales Manager, Store Manager, and training positions at major retailers developing employees.

1. Murray Ashman
4814 Lake Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Home:(804) 301-8013 - Murray11@cox.net
Summary
Objective: To obtain a position that would enable me to use my strong organizational skills, educational
background and ability to establish long term business relationships.
Highlights
● Store Manager of the Year for a 660 store Chain
● Regional Training Manager of the year
responsible for a 40 store, six state territory.
● Personally mentored and developed
numerous people into leadership positions
● Two time national salesperson of the year
● Trained thousands of associates and Managers on
successful selling techniques and corporate
initiatives
● Highly skilled negotiator. Top listing agent,
companywide, my first year in the position
Accomplishments
Leadership Development Training Hand selected by Senior Management for the Developing Professional Growth
Program (DPG) Management Training Programs . Nationally recognized at Circuit City Stores Inc, and Best Buy Inc as
a stellar performer at all levels. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to identify and resolve issues in a
time sensitive environment Proven leadership and time management skills.
Experience
Real Estate Listing Agent
July 2015- Present
Chantel Ray Real Estate
 Top listing agent, companywide, for all of 2015 first year in the position
 Senior negotiator, specializing in higher end properties with a proven track record of closings
 Selected to mentor and train incoming agents
Sales Manager
July 2014- June 2015
HH Gregg Electronics and Appliances
 Assigned to the largest store in the region which served as a cross dock for the entire market
 Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training and retention.
Store Manager
August 2013- May 2014
Grand Furniture
 Responsible for all recruiting, hiring, training and ongoing Performance Management
 Assured the accuracy of all Inventory and Cash systems
 Responsible for all scheduling and staffing for a 50,000 square foot facility with 25 employees
Customer Relationship Manager I Office of the CEO and President
May 2010 to April 2013
Bank of America
 Served as the final point of contact handling the most escalated,sensitive and complex files and reporting
results directly to Senior Management. Considered Subject Matter Expert in negotiation and policy.
● Default Servicing Complaint Resolution Determine customer's eligibility for Modification within investor
guidelines.
● Collect all required customer documents for modification review.
● Work with Process Support Representative and Underwriter to ensure accurate processing.

2. ● Ensure that all systems of record are documented with all contact attempts and key milestones.
● Dealing directly with Regulatory agencies, Elected officials, Investors and borrowers in highly sensitive cases
Sales Associate
April 2009 to May 2010
East Coast Appliance – Virginia Beach, Virginia
● Assisted customers with their selections of all Major Appliances.
● Offered advice in kitchen remodels Consistently lead the entire chain in extended warranties
Licensed Realtor
March 2005 to April 2009
William E. Wood and Associates – Virginia Beach, Virginia
● Coordinated all aspects of listing and buying homes.
General Manager
July 2003 to November 2004
Best Buy, Inc – Virginia Beach, Virginia
● Selected to become part of an elite team to determine and reshape a $25 Billion dollar company reporting
directly to Senior Management.
● After completion of program, was selected to run a $73 Million/ year location.
Sales/ Training/ Store Director
July 1982 to July 2003
Circuit City Stores – Virginia Beach
● Excelled, and achieved the highest awards and recognition in every respective position.
● Selected by the Executive committee to help run the flagship store located across from the Corporate
Headquarters with frequent interaction with top level Executives, vendors, investors and Wall Street
analysts.
● Hand selected to manage all aspects of training in the rapid expansion of twelve major markets Responsible for
the personal training of thousands of associates and managers on all corporate initiatives for a 40 store, 6 state
region.
● Successfully operated the largest store in the district, assumed district wide responsibility of the delivery of products
in a 7 store district.
Education
Radford University, Radford University 1982
Radford, Virginia
Marketing
B.S
3.5 GPA. Dormitory Program Director
Certifications
Licensed Virginia Real Estate Agent
Licensed Virginia Notary Public