Byron Thompson has over 5 years of experience in retail management and sales. He was the Store Manager at Batteries Plus Bulbs from 2014-2016, where he led a 5-person sales team, managed inventory levels, and handled large commercial accounts. Previously, he was a Sales Associate and later Key Holder at Haggar Clothing Outlet from 2012-2013. Thompson also has experience planning events and speakers as a committee member for Slippery Rock University from 2010-2012. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Slippery Rock University.

1. Byron Thompson
10203 Clubhouse Road
Presto, PA 15142
Phone Number: (717) 887-8221
BCT2858@yahoo.com
Work Experience
Batteries Plus Bulbs
April 2014 – June 2016
Store Manager – Timonium, Maryland Retail Store
Efficiently manage a five associate sales team
o Utilize previous experience in order to maximize productivity
Manage store inventory levels for retail and commercial sales
o Tracked outgoing items to ensure location was sufficiently stocked
Handle large commercial accounts in the Baltimore, MD area
o Johns Hopkins Hospital
o Sinai Hospital
o University of Maryland
In charge of Merchandising the store
o Ensured new products were placed where customers could easily see
o Made sure all sale items were easily accessible to customers
Managed a team to a record ALPT (Average Lines Per Ticket) companywide in 2015
o Creatively developed short term goals in order to achieve this record
Consistently finish in the top 5% in sales Nationwide
o Awarded with top ALPT award in 2015
o Awarded with top ASPT (Average Sales Per Ticket) award in 2015
Batteries Plus Bulbs
January 2014 – March 2014
Sales Associate – Timonium, Maryland Retail Store
Led sales team in all categories
Promoted after three months
Haggar Clothing Outlet
October 2012 – May 2013
Sales Associate/ Key Holder
Lead Salesman
o Consistently looked upon to identify improvements in-store
Controlled inventory for the 12 employee store
Made sure inventory levels were effectively managed based on product demand
York Revolution Baseball Team

2. January 2008 – June 2009
Sales and Marketing Intern
o In charge of collecting data for promotions
o Making calls to season ticket holders to uphold their tickets
Extra-curricular Activities
Slippery Rock University Speakers Committee
Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania
August 2010 – May 2011
Committee Member
Planned upwards of ten speakers to come give presentations at Slippery Rock University
o Adam Schefter, John Brenkus, Lorraine Warren, and more
 Assisted the University Program Board President day to day to ensure
ticket allotment was not only met, but also exceeded.
o In charge of the setting up accommodations for the guest speaker
 Made sure their hotels were booked
 Assured they had meals set up during their visits
 Scheduled any transportation they needed
o Served as point of contact for night of event artist activity
Slippery Rock University Concert Committee
Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania
August 2011 – May 2012
Committee Member
Planned four concerts for Slippery Rock University
 Big Sean
 Wiz Khalifa
 Brantley Gilbert
 J-Cole
o In charge of setting up accommodations for the artists
 Set up their waiting areas before the concerts
 Assured their lodging was ready for them
 Had transportation set up when needed for the artists
o Ensured the venue was properly set up for the concert
o Contributed in implantation and set up of stage
Harbor Harbor Equestrian Center
Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania
August 2012 – May 2013
Volunteer
Counselor for children with disabilities
o Helped with Elementary and Middle School kids with disabilities
o Guided the kids while they had to perform different tasks

3. Education
Slippery Rock University
BS in Business Management
Graduate, 2009-2013