Christopher Burton 718 5 ½ Ave. Rock Island, IL (309) 230­0062

Burtonc61@gmail.com I’m a decisive leader who’s skilled in carrying out a vision. In my three years of retail management I’ve demonstrated a consistent track record of outstanding sales, merchandising, and customer service results. Training and development is my passion; I’m an effective communicator, team leader, and problem solver who uses teamwork to meet goals. Store Manager Current Hollister Co­ Davenport, IA Hired,trained, and lead a team of 40 associates and three managers. Interact and meet customer needs on a deadline. Visual Merchandising, maintaining presentation standards at all times. Assistant Manager 2012­2013 HY­VEE­ Rock Island, IL Trained new hires on standard operations and ethical practices Consistently able to obtain high productivity from employees. Proven self starter, working independently, while contributing to success of the entire team. Additional Work Experience Producer HTV NEWS­ Huntington, IN 2011 to 2012 Planned and wrote newscast. Managed newsroom and reporters. Approved every story that went to air. Reporter HTV NEWS­ Huntington, IN 2008 to 2012 Shoot, edit, wrote, and reported on air. Created and maintained positive relationships with businesses and community. Handled technical troubleshooting and equipment failure while on a deadline. Intern CBS4 WHBF News – Rock Island, IL 2010 to 2011 Wrote and edit script for broadcast. Created lasting professional relationships with local businesses. Learned high journalistic standards and ethics. Education Broadcasting­ Bachelor of Arts, Huntington University