Objective.

Work Experience

Architectural Business Manager

9/2006 – 2/2007 Hafele America, Co. –Archdale, North Carolina

§ Responsible for an 8 state region to vertically develop business with Architects and Developers. Represent an international architectural hardware product line by conducting AIA presentations and consulting sales. Work closely with area sales representatives to maximize regional sales. Estimating, specifying and consulting are primary goals with each client. CSI member with CDT accreditation. Responsible for extensive travel and sales presentations to all states within region.

Commercial Sales Representative

§ Successfully called on Architects and General Contractors to represent the product line and provide information for accurate CSI Specifications. Continually provided AIA certified educational presentations to these groups. Maintained a base of accounts and solicited territory to acquire more relationships. Responsible for bid estimates on projects utilizing Architectural drawings and the follow-up to achieve winning the bid. Tenacity and presentation skills enabled me to achieve the "million dollar revenue" award for 2005. I am a competitive person and take pride in successfully representing a reputable product and bringing large projects to fruition. Experienced with Windows XP, Excel worksheets, MSN databases, Proprietary software for pricing and shipping, and Power Point presentations. Actively participated in AIA and CSI monthly meetings for company exposure.

Commercial Sales Rep/Marketing

§ Successfully called on Architects to present and specify the Acoustical Product line needed for projects in construction. Duties also included estimating product budgets and providing formal bid estimates to General Contractors. Conducted product presentations to designers, architects and contractors. Actively attended industry association meetings for maximum company exposure. Successfully incorporated and designed the first Company Newsletter for industry distribution.

Marketing Manager

§ Responsible for the Marketing efforts to bring National exposure to this Acoustical Architectural Award Winning Design firm. Duties included writing and soliciting press releases to National Trade Publications, semi-monthly newsletters, graphic layouts and arranging professional interviews and photography sessions. Maintaining Public Relations with our client base of performers, song writers, recording studios, broadcast facilities, museums and sanctuaries.

Sales/Customer Service Manager

§ Responsible for the individual sales of Check Guarantee systems. Duties included calling on B2B for territory growth and market share. Promotion evolved into a Customer Service/Deployment Manager for the implementation of POS credit and debit processing services. Department team consisted of 10-12 customer service employees. Worked closely with Sales Representatives to ensure a successful start-up for new clients. Responsible for the follow-up visits and calls to monitor Customer satisfaction.

Apartment leasing and management

§ Responsible for Leasing and Management of elite apartment homes in Dallas, TX. Properties consisted of 3 separate locations with a total of 120 units. Successfully kept tenant retainage at 90-95% consistently.

Education

§ Some College Coursework Completed

§ High School or equivalent

§ Graduated with Honors. 3.8 GPA. President of Distributed Education Councils of America (D.E.C.A.).

Skills