9208 TAMMY LANE • MOSS POINT, MS 39562
PHONE 228-627-8270 • E-MAIL: TPOPE003@GMAIL.COM
ANTHONY POPE
OBJECTIVE
• Seeking a Management, Supervisory, or Sales position with opportunity for advancement, where I can effectively utilize my
educational background in conjunction with acquired skills, expertise in managerial experience, creative talents, dedication, and
commitment to excellence developed over many years in Sales, and also in single store and multiple retail store Management.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Strong organizational skills.
Successful track record of with high responsibility positions in sales and management.
Recognized for high ethical standards in all work performed.
Reputation as a self motivated, dependable and accountable employee.
Extensive responsibilities in operations management and retail management.
Experienced manager with skills in leading direct reports as well as cross-functional teams, managing a product line from cradle to
grave, determining and documenting new product requirements, product pricing, and launching new products to the marketplace.
Proven ability to manage key account relationships and large-scale projects. Experience with presenting to senior management,
representing senior management in discussions with others in the company, and meeting with customers.
Takes pride in being a Team Player as well as a Team Leader
EDUCATION
Real Estate Training Institute, Biloxi, MS MREC - Salesperson License #S-49527, 10/2013
Educated and Trained in the following areas:
Extensive Training in Real Estate Sales in the State of Mississippi and reciprocating neighboring states.
National and State Real Estate Sales Law and Ethics.
Hinds Community College, Pearl, MS AAS. Degree in Microcomputer Technology, 12/2002
Educated and Trained in the following areas:
Microsoft Office1998 – 2010 Including but not limited to: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Power Point, MS Front Page, MS
Publisher
Microsoft Windows Operating Systems: Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000 Server, Win XP, Win Vista, & Windows 7 & 8
Basic Networking using Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Visual Basic Programming
Corel Word Perfect; Adobe PageMaker, Adobe Photoshop CS5
Computer Assembly, Repair, and Troubleshooting
Basic Web Page Building and Design
Hinds Community College, Pearl, MS AAS. Degree in Accounting Technology, 12/ 2002
Educated and Hands-On Training in the following areas:
Business Accounting & Computerized Accounting
Principles of Accounting I & II
Business Communications; Business English
Professional Development
Oral Communications
Records Management
Business Math Using Calculators (10-key)
WORK EXPERIENCE
04/2014 – Present Samsung Electronics America (2020 Companies) Gulfport, MS – Market
Field Sales Manager (South-Central Region, Baton-Rouge / Houston District - Gulfport, MS – Market.)
Management of Mobile Sales in large Retail Store territory throughout South Mississippi and Southwest Louisiana.
Conduct Individual and Group Training along with Training Raids in multiple locations with Retail Sales Associates.
In charge of Retail Mapping, Sales Reporting, and Floor Display Inventory for multiple retail locations in large territory.
Efficient in Route Mapping, along with being extremely efficient in time management in traveling day to day.
10/2012 – 04/2014 Extreme Wireless – (AT&T Authorized Retailer) Pascagoula / Gautier, MS
Retail Sales Specialist (Pascagoula, MS)
Highly skilled in Sales and Customers Service with emphasis in a fast paced Retail Technology oriented environment.
10/2013 - Present VIP Properties Gulfport, MS
Real Estate Sales Agent (Gulfport, MS)
Specializing in the Professional Marketing and Sales of Residential and Commercial Property in the State of Mississippi.
10/2012 – 07/2013 Handy Lock Self Storage Pascagoula, MS
Relief Manager (Part-Time)
Relief Manager for 400 unit storage facility. In charge of daily Managerial duties including renting storage units, truck rental,
customer service, payments, book keeping, and property upkeep.
02/2011 – 10/2012 Pope Rental Management Agency Biloxi, MS
Property Manager (Owner / Operator – Villas at Ocean Club: D304 & C209 – Biloxi, MS)
Management of Vacation and long term rental properties in the Biloxi, MS area.
Highly skilled at Managing the ongoing daily, weekly, monthly, and long term rentals of condos. In charge of Advertising,
Promotions, Financial Records Management, Basic Accounting & Bookkeeping, and General Maintenance of Rental Properties.
11/2008 – 01/2011 Extreme Wireless – (AT&T Authorized Retailer) South, MS
Area Retail Manager – South Mississippi Area (Multi-Store Manager: Bay St. Louis, Biloxi, Gautier, Laurel, and Pascagoula)
Highly skilled in sales and service in a customer service oriented environment.
Outstanding ability to solve problems under high pressure conditions in a professional and concerned manner.
Work effectively with customers. Able to identify needs, tactfully answer questions, sell products & services, and solve problems.
Increased sales and profitability month over month by driving employee sales through motivation and professional training.
Hosted weekly Sales Team meetings with employees at multiple store locations.
08/2008 – 10/2008 Extreme Wireless – (AT&T Authorized Retailer) Pascagoula, MS
Store Manager / Sales and Customer Service
02/2007 – 08/2008 Extreme Wireless – Cingular Wireless (AT&T) Byram, MS
District Manager / Business Sales Manager / Store Manager – Byram, MS, Jackson, MS, and Hazlehurst, MS
04/2006 – 01/2007 Extreme Wireless – Cingular Wireless (AT&T) Byram, MS
Business Sales Manager - Outside Business to Business Sales
05/2004 – 03/2006 Extreme Wireless – Cingular Wireless (AT&T) Byram, MS
Store Manager / Sales and Customer Service
12/2003 – 04/2004 Computer Repair Specialists Florence, MS
Operations Manager / Computer Repair Technician
03/2003 – 11/2003 Office Depot Pearl, MS
Technology Sales Associate
09/1998 – 02/2003 F & R Amusement Co., Inc. DBA: F & R Pagers Jackson, MS
Retail Sales Manager
08/1990 – 08/1998 F & R Amusement Co., Inc, Jackson, MS
General Manager of Operations
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Member of the Mississippi Board Of Realtors: 2013 - 2014 – Membership in conjunction with Real Estate Sales License
Mississippi Foosball Association MFA – Owner / Operator of MFA. Sponsor and Promoter of Foosball throughout the State of Mississippi
and Tournament Competition Player: 2003 – 2008.
Member of PBL (Phi Beta Lambda) FBLA – Future Business Leaders of America: 1999 – 2002.
Mid-South Table Soccer Association MSTSA - Foosball Promotions and Tournament Competition Foosball Player: 1990 - 1996
Central Mississippi Table Soccer Association CMTSA - Foosball Promotions and Tournament Competition Foosball Player: 1996 – 1998
CERTIFICATIONS: SAMSUNG EXPERT CERTIFIED SAMSUNG ACADEMY (STA)
AWARDS RECEIVED: DEAN’S SCHOLAR 2000-2001 HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
References
Roger Kudron Sr.
ThyssenKrupp
Tech. Specialist – Inspector of Cranes
1 TK Drive
Calvert, AL 36531
Roger.kudron@thyssenkrup.com
(251) 289-3924 – Work
(251) 401-5890 – Cell
Chuck Smith
Michael's Home Furnishings Store
Store Manager
712 Makenzie Dr.
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-9442 – Work
(601) 720-6009 – Cell
Dr. Jeffrey A. Ford, RRT, DMD Lieutenant Colonel, USAF, DC
United State Air Force – Keesler AFB
Staff Orthodontist, 81st
Dental Squadron
Keelser AFB
Biloxi, MS 39531
jeffrey.ford@us.af.mil
(228) 376-3487 – Office
Karen Brown
Catholic Diocese of Jackson
Administrative Assistant
PO Box 2248
Jackson, MS 39225
karen.brown@jacksondiocese.org
(601) 960-8470 – Office
(601) 927-2199 – Cell
(601) 960-8469 – Fax
Margaret Planer
AT&T Wireless - Call Center
Advanced Technical Support
Bienville, Blvd.
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
margaretplaner@att.net
(228) 623-4660 – Cell
Brandon Ashcraft
AT&T Wireless - Call Center
Tech Support Specialist / Customer Service
1204 Bienville Blvd,
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
Opeth311@gmail.com
(228) 243-3636 – Cell
(228) 872-1480 – Office

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    9208 TAMMY LANE• MOSS POINT, MS 39562 PHONE 228-627-8270 • E-MAIL: TPOPE003@GMAIL.COM ANTHONY POPE OBJECTIVE • Seeking a Management, Supervisory, or Sales position with opportunity for advancement, where I can effectively utilize my educational background in conjunction with acquired skills, expertise in managerial experience, creative talents, dedication, and commitment to excellence developed over many years in Sales, and also in single store and multiple retail store Management. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Strong organizational skills. Successful track record of with high responsibility positions in sales and management. Recognized for high ethical standards in all work performed. Reputation as a self motivated, dependable and accountable employee. Extensive responsibilities in operations management and retail management. Experienced manager with skills in leading direct reports as well as cross-functional teams, managing a product line from cradle to grave, determining and documenting new product requirements, product pricing, and launching new products to the marketplace. Proven ability to manage key account relationships and large-scale projects. Experience with presenting to senior management, representing senior management in discussions with others in the company, and meeting with customers. Takes pride in being a Team Player as well as a Team Leader EDUCATION Real Estate Training Institute, Biloxi, MS MREC - Salesperson License #S-49527, 10/2013 Educated and Trained in the following areas: Extensive Training in Real Estate Sales in the State of Mississippi and reciprocating neighboring states. National and State Real Estate Sales Law and Ethics. Hinds Community College, Pearl, MS AAS. Degree in Microcomputer Technology, 12/2002 Educated and Trained in the following areas: Microsoft Office1998 – 2010 Including but not limited to: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Power Point, MS Front Page, MS Publisher Microsoft Windows Operating Systems: Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000 Server, Win XP, Win Vista, & Windows 7 & 8 Basic Networking using Microsoft Windows Microsoft Visual Basic Programming Corel Word Perfect; Adobe PageMaker, Adobe Photoshop CS5 Computer Assembly, Repair, and Troubleshooting Basic Web Page Building and Design Hinds Community College, Pearl, MS AAS. Degree in Accounting Technology, 12/ 2002 Educated and Hands-On Training in the following areas: Business Accounting & Computerized Accounting Principles of Accounting I & II Business Communications; Business English Professional Development Oral Communications Records Management Business Math Using Calculators (10-key)
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    WORK EXPERIENCE 04/2014 –Present Samsung Electronics America (2020 Companies) Gulfport, MS – Market Field Sales Manager (South-Central Region, Baton-Rouge / Houston District - Gulfport, MS – Market.) Management of Mobile Sales in large Retail Store territory throughout South Mississippi and Southwest Louisiana. Conduct Individual and Group Training along with Training Raids in multiple locations with Retail Sales Associates. In charge of Retail Mapping, Sales Reporting, and Floor Display Inventory for multiple retail locations in large territory. Efficient in Route Mapping, along with being extremely efficient in time management in traveling day to day. 10/2012 – 04/2014 Extreme Wireless – (AT&T Authorized Retailer) Pascagoula / Gautier, MS Retail Sales Specialist (Pascagoula, MS) Highly skilled in Sales and Customers Service with emphasis in a fast paced Retail Technology oriented environment. 10/2013 - Present VIP Properties Gulfport, MS Real Estate Sales Agent (Gulfport, MS) Specializing in the Professional Marketing and Sales of Residential and Commercial Property in the State of Mississippi. 10/2012 – 07/2013 Handy Lock Self Storage Pascagoula, MS Relief Manager (Part-Time) Relief Manager for 400 unit storage facility. In charge of daily Managerial duties including renting storage units, truck rental, customer service, payments, book keeping, and property upkeep. 02/2011 – 10/2012 Pope Rental Management Agency Biloxi, MS Property Manager (Owner / Operator – Villas at Ocean Club: D304 & C209 – Biloxi, MS) Management of Vacation and long term rental properties in the Biloxi, MS area. Highly skilled at Managing the ongoing daily, weekly, monthly, and long term rentals of condos. In charge of Advertising, Promotions, Financial Records Management, Basic Accounting & Bookkeeping, and General Maintenance of Rental Properties. 11/2008 – 01/2011 Extreme Wireless – (AT&T Authorized Retailer) South, MS Area Retail Manager – South Mississippi Area (Multi-Store Manager: Bay St. Louis, Biloxi, Gautier, Laurel, and Pascagoula) Highly skilled in sales and service in a customer service oriented environment. Outstanding ability to solve problems under high pressure conditions in a professional and concerned manner. Work effectively with customers. Able to identify needs, tactfully answer questions, sell products & services, and solve problems. Increased sales and profitability month over month by driving employee sales through motivation and professional training. Hosted weekly Sales Team meetings with employees at multiple store locations. 08/2008 – 10/2008 Extreme Wireless – (AT&T Authorized Retailer) Pascagoula, MS Store Manager / Sales and Customer Service 02/2007 – 08/2008 Extreme Wireless – Cingular Wireless (AT&T) Byram, MS District Manager / Business Sales Manager / Store Manager – Byram, MS, Jackson, MS, and Hazlehurst, MS 04/2006 – 01/2007 Extreme Wireless – Cingular Wireless (AT&T) Byram, MS Business Sales Manager - Outside Business to Business Sales 05/2004 – 03/2006 Extreme Wireless – Cingular Wireless (AT&T) Byram, MS Store Manager / Sales and Customer Service 12/2003 – 04/2004 Computer Repair Specialists Florence, MS Operations Manager / Computer Repair Technician 03/2003 – 11/2003 Office Depot Pearl, MS Technology Sales Associate 09/1998 – 02/2003 F & R Amusement Co., Inc. DBA: F & R Pagers Jackson, MS Retail Sales Manager 08/1990 – 08/1998 F & R Amusement Co., Inc, Jackson, MS General Manager of Operations
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    EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Member ofthe Mississippi Board Of Realtors: 2013 - 2014 – Membership in conjunction with Real Estate Sales License Mississippi Foosball Association MFA – Owner / Operator of MFA. Sponsor and Promoter of Foosball throughout the State of Mississippi and Tournament Competition Player: 2003 – 2008. Member of PBL (Phi Beta Lambda) FBLA – Future Business Leaders of America: 1999 – 2002. Mid-South Table Soccer Association MSTSA - Foosball Promotions and Tournament Competition Foosball Player: 1990 - 1996 Central Mississippi Table Soccer Association CMTSA - Foosball Promotions and Tournament Competition Foosball Player: 1996 – 1998 CERTIFICATIONS: SAMSUNG EXPERT CERTIFIED SAMSUNG ACADEMY (STA) AWARDS RECEIVED: DEAN’S SCHOLAR 2000-2001 HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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    References Roger Kudron Sr. ThyssenKrupp Tech.Specialist – Inspector of Cranes 1 TK Drive Calvert, AL 36531 Roger.kudron@thyssenkrup.com (251) 289-3924 – Work (251) 401-5890 – Cell Chuck Smith Michael's Home Furnishings Store Store Manager 712 Makenzie Dr. Flowood, MS 39232 (601) 992-9442 – Work (601) 720-6009 – Cell Dr. Jeffrey A. Ford, RRT, DMD Lieutenant Colonel, USAF, DC United State Air Force – Keesler AFB Staff Orthodontist, 81st Dental Squadron Keelser AFB Biloxi, MS 39531 jeffrey.ford@us.af.mil (228) 376-3487 – Office Karen Brown Catholic Diocese of Jackson Administrative Assistant PO Box 2248 Jackson, MS 39225 karen.brown@jacksondiocese.org (601) 960-8470 – Office (601) 927-2199 – Cell (601) 960-8469 – Fax Margaret Planer AT&T Wireless - Call Center Advanced Technical Support Bienville, Blvd. Ocean Springs, MS 39564 margaretplaner@att.net (228) 623-4660 – Cell Brandon Ashcraft AT&T Wireless - Call Center Tech Support Specialist / Customer Service 1204 Bienville Blvd, Ocean Springs, MS 39564 Opeth311@gmail.com (228) 243-3636 – Cell (228) 872-1480 – Office