Example Resume: Owner of a Small Business
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  KENNTH H.CHAIN
809 W. Freeman St.
Bozeman, MT 45697
(406) 555-7856
OBJECTIVE To secure capital and investors for business expansion.
PROFILE Award-wining business, owner with more than seven years of experience in management, marketing, sales and training. Skilled in determining, developing and securing funding for successful business growth.
EXPERIENCE
May 1990-current Owner, Gadgets, Gifts & Gear, Bozeman, MT

Own and manage business, which provides variety of hardware, gifts and clothing. Handled all aspects of business, including customer service, sales, purchasing, accounting and employee hiring and training.

  • Expanded hardware line in 1992 to include small appliances and gifts, which nearly doubled sales in one year.
  • Grew business from two employees and annual sales of $300K to 12 employees and annual sales of $1.5M in three years.
  • Tapped into tourist trade in 1994 by offering quality, name-brand outdoor clothing and fishing supplies, which increased sales 20%.
August 1988-March 1990 Manager, Clime's Camping Supplies, Bozeman, MT

Supervised all floor sales and trained sales staff. Managed inventory, purchasing and customer service.

  • Assisted owner in enhancing store's physical appearance, which increased customer traffic.
  • Introduced new line of protective gear, which increased sales 35% in one year.
July 1989-August 1988 River Guide, Fly Fishing Tours, Inc., Bozeman, MT

Led group fly fishing tours, including five-day, overnight camping trips.

  • Earned top Guide Award 1987-1988.
PROFESSIONAL
ORGANIZATIONS		 Vice President, Northwest America Hardware Association
  • Help determine services for all hardware stores in five-state area.
  • Named outstanding Store Manager-Growth (1993).
Board Member, Young Hardware Professionals
  • Currently working on networking program to assist young hardware professionals.
ACTIVITIES Parade Committee Chairman, Bozeman Fall Festival
Fly fishing
EDUCATION Business Courses, University of Montana, Helena (1984-1986)

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