Eric Thompson

* Drive growth and development of market share and profitability for one of the world's largest tobacco companies.

* Develop collaborative relationships with retailers; recommend tobacco strategies and ensure knowledge of products.

* Consistently exceed individual and team quarterly revenue goals.

Waters, MI

2014 - 2016

Store Manager

* Managed operations for convenience store, deli and gas station.

* Led store to outpace sales goals by over 25% every year.

* Handled administrative and human resource functions including hiring, training and discipline of 15-20 employees.

* Selected out of over 100 managers to represent the company at a retail marketing convention in 2015.

* Directed hardlines, electronics, and toy departments of an $85 million Walmart Supercenter.

* Accountable for human resource functions and growth of profits.

* Led daily production meetings to ensure best practices were being enforced.

* Managed entire store during night shift; responsible for up to 60 employees.

* Repaired and conducted troubleshooting for multi-million-dollar aircraft.

* Supported readiness for A-10 and F-16 fighter jets.

* Achieved journeyman level and supervised and trained others on maintenance tasks.

* Awarded Air Force Achievement Medal and earned "Distinguished Graduate"

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Marketing Focus, Carson College of Business (May 2019) GPA: 3.67/4.0

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Northwood University (Dec 2010) GPA: 3.8/4.0 Magna Cum Laude