C. DEAN THOMAS
24 Cromwell Court
Old Saybrook, CT. 06475
 [Send email to request phone number] 88.0112
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SUMMARY

A self-motivated management professional with comprehensive and diverse
experience in all aspects of excellent customer service.  Expertise in
entrepreneurial business and management procedures.  Exceptional interpersonal,
problem solving and communication skills.

* Purchasing and Inventory Control	       	* Finance Management
* Quality Control Management	       	* Direct Vendor Negotiations
* Benefit Administrator			* Business Development

Business Experience

Thomas Management Inc, North Branford, CT		January 1990-2006
CEO/President

Owner/operator of four fast food chain restaurants
Management and employee mentoring with a “hands on” approach
Corporate recognition for obtaining the lowest employee turn over rate in the
Connecticut to Boston Region
Corporate recognition for being the best regional restaurant group, in the areas
of quality, service and cleanliness (QSC)
 

Western Tool Supply, Old Saybrook				June 2006-2009

	Retail Sales representative for professional tool supply company
             Responsible for stock purchasing, receiving and inventory control
Developed on-line marketing for local store and home office sales resulting in
30% increase in sales volume
	Sales reporting and ledger recording
Developed in-store marketing strategies including sales flyer designing,
creating window posters and restaging of featured products


	



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Achievements/Organizations

Board of Director, Quinnipiac Council Boy Scouts of America 
Businessperson of the Year, North Branford Chamber of Commerce
Charter Member, North Branford Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors Sarah Inc., Guilford, CT
Originator of Advisory Board for NASCAR Racing, McDonald’s Restaurants


Computer Skills

	Microsoft Office Suite—Word, Excel, Power Point 
	Linux Operating Systems
	RTS Accounting Software 

Education

	Syracuse University  	(Non-degree course work)	
	Onondaga Community College   Associates Degree - Business Administration
	Three Rivers Community College—Part time, Math/Science  (Anticipated graduation
date: May 2012)