Myron P.

Chijner
1105 Jackson Place
Steubenville, Ohio 43952
740-282-2500
740-632-9098 (cell)
Preferred Location: Pittsburgh, Pa
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SALES * SALES MANAGEMENT * MARKETING
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Summary of Qualifications:
A BA in business administration combined with 20+ years in a home furnishings re
tail business and a home cleaning solutions business. Trained and supervised sa
les staff while also engaged in all practical matters of store management includ
ing marketing, sales, scheduling, and problem solving.
Skills and Areas of Experience:
Consumer Relations/ Closing Sales, Follow Up
Vender Relations/ Purchasing and Returns
Training/ Motivation
Communications/ Public Speaking, Radio Voice Over's
Cost Containment/ Profit Improvement, Inventory Control
Marketing/ All Forms of Media
Design/ Coordination of Colors with Style and Texture, Read and Draw Floor Plans
Professional Experience:
2003- Present Oreck Clean Home Centers Nashville, Tn
2007- Present Oreck Clean Home Centers Pittsburgh, Pa
Commission Sales
In store retail sales and outside commercial sales
All aspects of store management when store manager was off
Prospect for commercial business and make on site presentations
Top tier in sales and gross margin

2003-2007 Oreck Clean Home Center St. Clairsville, Oh

Store Manager
Started up new store location in new market
Grew business to 500k when moved to building outside the mall
Number three store in sales volume within district (Oh/Pa 16 stores)

1973 - 2002: Simon's Furniture, Inc. Weirton, WV

Sales Flooring Manager DBA Simon's Carpet Town 1980-2002
Responsible for all functions of this complete flooring store including the purc
hase of samples, inventory for stock, and all other marketing and management fu
nctions associated with this operation including: personnel, new product traini
ng, assisting in the close of major projects, and scheduling of work for salespe
ople and work crews.
Accomplishments:
 Increased total gross margins on floor covering products from 39-43% and
Maintained market share.

Achieved 55% gross profit on approximately 60% of all carpet cushion through
Innovative marketing.
Integrating store operations into a buying group, Abbey Carpet, with a pay
back period of 18 months.
Increased volume from $500,000 to $1.3M over an eight year period.
Home Furnishing Sales Simon's Furniture, Inc. 1973-1982
Floor sales person for all types of home furnishings including upholstery, case
goods, and carpet. Purchased floor covering and scheduled work crews and furnit
ure delivery trucks.
Educational Qualifications:
Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
Bachelor of Business Administration 1972
Continuing Education:
Mohawk "University" Sales and Management Training 1995
Oreck "University" Sales and Management Training 2003
Professional:
Tri-State Floor Covering Association - Board of Directors