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CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME

SAR AH J E N N I N G S
12 Barkley Place • Chicago, Illinois 60652 • (773) 555-2114 • sarahjennings@xxx.com

OBJECTIVE
A position in retailing

EXPERIENCE
Lendman’s Department Stores, 1999 to present

1986 to present • Assistant Manager, Home Furnishings
• Responsible for sales, merchandising, and customer service.
• Assist customers in selecting home furnishings to meet their personal needs.
• Supervise a staff of seven sales assistants and merchandise clerks.

• Provide customer feedback to the corporate buying department and assist in the selection
of new items.

1999 to 2006 • Sales Clerk, Home Furnishings
• Twice selected “Employee of the Month.”
• Increased sales by 7 percent while reducing customer complaints by 30 percent.
• Selected to participate on a task force designed to improve selection and customer service
in the home furnishings area.

1981 to 1999 • Homemaker
• Raised three children and held leadership positions in a variety of civic organizations.
• Active in the Chicago area YWCA, United Way Campaign, and other charitable causes.
• Served as United Way Membership Chairperson in 1995.
• Received a mayoral citation for excellent service.

1978 to 1981 • Sales Clerk, Women’s Clothing, Yauckey’s Department Stores
• Assisted customers in selection and clothing sales.

• Supervised junior sales clerks.
• Handled timecards and check disbursement for owner.

References available upon request.