810-444-5993 * sw90e3ec@westpost.net ________________________________________ Executive-level manager eager to contribute marketing expertise as well as stron g sales skills and persuasive communication talents toward actively supporting a n organization in maximizing performance. ________________________________________PROFILE * Respected Sales Manager with distinguished 22-year career leading sales and ma rketing operations in both corporate and retail markets. * Gifted sales strategist and tactician, recognized for driving revenues through innovative and focused marketing campaigns. * Consistently earned top ranks in sales performance in every position held by b ringing revenues, profits and market share to new heights. * In depth background in sales forecasting, market assessment, and strategic ini tiative development. * Extensive expertise in client needs analysis with a consultative approach to c ustomer service operations. * Repeated success guiding sizeable, cross-functional teams in driving record-se tting sales operations. * Expert presenter, negotiator and businessperson; able to forge solid relations hips with strategic partners and build consensus across multiple organizational levels. * Experienced in persuasive communication; expressing ideas in ways that lead cl ients to understand sales presentations. * Consistently generate groundbreaking efficiencies and continuous process impro vement to boost bottom-line profitability. * Technically proficient in all Microsoft Applications, as well as Project Manag er and QuikBooks. SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS ~ Drove the development of innovative training program, successfully motivating franchised dealers to expand marketing programs ~ ~ Strategically increase sales annual revenue from $5.5M to over $20M for Hyunda i Electronics ~ ~ Developed a National Distribution Sales Structure, boosting sales from $2M to over $16M for Optrex ~ ~ Cultivated strategic new customers for Hyundai Electronics, including Delco El ectronics, Ford Motor Company, Motorola Cellular, and Symbol Electronics ~ ________________________________________ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE President/Operator FILL-ME-UP PARTY STORE, INC. 2003-Present * Sharp business acumen and experience in managing broad scope of operations, fr om inventory management and weekly ordering to marketing promotions and accounti ng/finance. * Effectively hire, train and direct 25-member staff and actively collaborate in Human Resource operation functions such as developing work schedules, evaluatin g performance and providing guidance/mentoring. * Consistently ensure delivery of quality customer service vital to sustaining a nd growing clientele base. * Facilitate productive vendor relationships to achieve competitive pricing and boost bottom-line profitability. Strategic Sales Manager THREE FIVE SYSTEMS, INC. 1999-2002 * Actively coordinated a manufacturing joint venture between Dupont Chemical and Three Five Systems, successfully introducing OLED/PLED module engineering into the marketplace. Senior Regional Sales Manager HYUNDAI ELECTRONICS AMERICA 1995-1999 * Oversaw P&L responsibility for the Display Products Division, increasing growt h by over 400% in 5 years. * Strategically negotiated a major distribution program with Future Electronics, generating $8M annually on behalf of company. Regional Sales Manager OPTREX AMERICA, INC. 1989-1995 * Drove the development and implementation of customer retention, marketing and distribution programs, successfully increasing revenue to 140% of quota for Sout hwest Region. ________________________________________PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION Bachelors of Science Degree in Marketing & International Business FERRIS STATE U NIVERSITY 1989