MICHAEL (JOE) WATKINS

22702 Red River Drive, Katy, Texas 77450 Home phone 281-395-4949 Cell 281-635-
9514 E-mail mw72fe22@westpost.net

Objective I am currently seeking a position with a company where I can utilize m

y twenty plus years
experience and people skills to benefit your
company and myself. I have been in
various positions in the food business, w
holesale and retail, telecommunications,
and the home improvement business where I
have excelled in all areas assigned.
WHATABRGER RESTURANTS MANAGER
2009-PRESENT Houston, Texas
. Lowered food cost in all restaurants a
ssigned and increased profitability
. Lowered labor cost by proper assignmen
t and scheduling
. Improved morale by being more of a Lea
der than a Manage

PLUMBING DEPRTMENT MANAGER

2006-2009 Home Depot, Katy, Texas
Sales in my department 33% increase over the last four years
Responsible for merchandising, activities specializing in initial markup and pr
ofitability
Responsible for associate training , staff training captain for the store

CO-MANAGER / ASSISTANT MANAGER

2003-2006 Kroger Stores, Houston, Texas
Responsible for the assumption of the duties of the Store Manager in his or her
absence
Responsible for training and development of new associates
Responsible for floor supervision, front end and lot maintenance
Control inventory and operating budget
Have been a key player in the re-model and opening of new stores

BUSINESS ACCOUNTS CONSULTANT

1997-2003 Verizon Business Accounts Center, Tampa, Florida
Responsible for consultation and recommendation of telecommunication services f
or new and existing businesses for the Florida region
In charge of problem solving and making recommendations to over 80 representati
ves
Responsible for the expedition of problem orders and installations

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE / GENERAL MANAGER

1997-2003 C.G. Suarez Distributing Company, Tampa, Florida
Responsible for sales to major food chains in Central and South Florida
Responsible for warehousing and transportation of goods to all chains
Assisted in the purchase and sale of new product lines from manufacturers, purc
hase of shelf space and planograms
Education KING HIGH SCHOOL, TAMPA, FLORIDA
Dates of attendance 1967-1969
Degree obtained General Studies
Special award/accomplishment Baseball Scholarship South Georgia College interrup
ted by Vietnam War
Interests Hunting and fishing, weight lifting and fitness, all types of sports a
nd outdoor activities
References References are available on request.