Gary McCandless is seeking a management position and has over 15 years of experience in retail management. He has experience as a General Manager at Twisted Designs where he oversaw production, sales, logistics, and vendor relationships. Prior to that, he worked as a Key Holder at Old Navy where he provided excellent customer service and assisted in training. He has skills in office management, staff development, policies and procedures, inventory management, and meeting planning. McCandless has a background in administrative management and customer service from Guilford Technical Community College.

1. GARY MCCANDLESS
1521-16E BRIDFORD PARKWAY, GREENSBORO, NC 27407
336-681-2219 ▪ garywmccandless@gmail.com
Objectives
I am seeking a management position with an opportunity for growth and to enhance my
professional skills in a dynamic, yet stable, workplace.
Experience
General Manager ▪ 2000-2015 ▪ Twi sted D esi gns ▪ 904 -D Norwalk St Greensboro
NC
 Responsible for managing 20 FTE & 8 PTE employees
 Evaluated the employee appraisals and annual performance review – Held
management meetings to review staff performance and played a crucial role in
promotions
 Oversaw the production and sales of specialty clothing
 Managed all shipping and receiving for the company (logistics)
 First point of contact for customers and vendors
 Managed all aspects of vendor relationships
 Responsible for new product development and merchandising
 Presented financial and work status to the senior management – Took a key role in
organization’s policies and decisions
 Sales projections and forecasting
 Retail management for customer facing storefront
 Managed content for the website
Key Holder ▪ 1998-2000 ▪ Old N avy ▪ Winston Salem N C
 Providing excellent customer service by greeting and assisting customers in the
selection and purchase of Women’s, Men’s, and Children’s apparel.
 Managed returns and exchanges for customers
 Operated the store’s cash register for all types of transactions.
 Assisted in training new associates on cashiering and floor policies and procedures.
Skills
 Office Management
 Teambuilding &
Supervision
 Staff Development &
Training
 Policies & Procedures
 Report & Document
Preparation
 Company credit
purchases
 Accounts Payable /
Receivable
 Records Management
 Meeting & Event Planning
 Inventory Management
 Expense Reduction

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Education
Guilford Technical Community college
 Professional courses in administrative management, accounting, customer service and
data processing
References
Robert Bynum I.T. Manager Old Dominion Freight Lines 336-549-4157
Brian Delk Research Analyst Senior Systems Admin 336-392-5604
Jason Murphy Sales Manager I.H. Caffey 336-558-5761