Michael H. Sofie
2213 W 14th St.,
Port Angeles, WA 98363
360.457.5063
softmack@olypen.com
PROFILE
I applied my skills in retail business to plan facilities, including store layout and flow, parking lots, and special events. Purchasing goods required a firm understanding of merchandising and advertising. I have used layout, color, graphics, and typography for effective advertising .
QUALIFICATIONS
• Good composition skills, excellent writing and research techniques. Digital camera, drafting and drawing experience.
• Software skills including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, some Flash, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent customer service is an essential skill I acquired in my business training, as well as, either contributing to or leading a team to successfully complete projects.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Peninsula College Port Angeles, WA Date Graduate
AAST Multimedia Communications – Graphics ------- March 17, 2011
Associates in Arts, Associates in Science --------------- June 11, 2009
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2003-2008
Thomas Building Center, Sequim, WA Retail Store Manager
Operation, budget, purchasing, planning, merchandising
Advertising, customer service
1975-2003
Swain’s General Store, Port Angeles, WA Hardware Department Buyer / Manager
Purchasing, budget, merchandising, supervision
Advertising, customer service
Corporate facilities planner
PERSONAL PURSUITS AND INTERESTS
Interests include art, history, science, and music. I collect vintage jazz music, am well read, enjoy nature and the outdoors, including hiking, skiing, golf, and tennis.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
2213 W 14th St.,
Port Angeles, WA 98363
360.457.5063
softmack@olypen.com
PROFILE
I applied my skills in retail business to plan facilities, including store layout and flow, parking lots, and special events. Purchasing goods required a firm understanding of merchandising and advertising. I have used layout, color, graphics, and typography for effective advertising .
QUALIFICATIONS
• Good composition skills, excellent writing and research techniques. Digital camera, drafting and drawing experience.
• Software skills including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, some Flash, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent customer service is an essential skill I acquired in my business training, as well as, either contributing to or leading a team to successfully complete projects.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Peninsula College Port Angeles, WA Date Graduate
AAST Multimedia Communications – Graphics ------- March 17, 2011
Associates in Arts, Associates in Science --------------- June 11, 2009
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2003-2008
Thomas Building Center, Sequim, WA Retail Store Manager
Operation, budget, purchasing, planning, merchandising
Advertising, customer service
1975-2003
Swain’s General Store, Port Angeles, WA Hardware Department Buyer / Manager
Purchasing, budget, merchandising, supervision
Advertising, customer service
Corporate facilities planner
PERSONAL PURSUITS AND INTERESTS
Interests include art, history, science, and music. I collect vintage jazz music, am well read, enjoy nature and the outdoors, including hiking, skiing, golf, and tennis.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST