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objective

driven leader eager to contribute dynamic marketing, sales, business development, strategic planning, relationship building, staff leadership, communications and customer relations skills in a challenging senior executive manager assignment.

 

career profile

ø  b.a., business management.

ø  over 18 years of highly successful business background.

ø  successful career in the construction and energy sectors.

ø  oversee and direct p&l/operations for a leading corporate unit.

ø  accomplished leader in expanding revenues and profitability.

ø  background in presentation delivery to c-level management.

ø  strengths in project management, financial control, recruitment/training, planning and operations.

ø  expertise in all facets of effective marketing plan development and implementation.

ø  leader and developer of highly efficient staffs.

ø  extensive background in client relations and account management.

ø  record of progression to assignments of increasing responsibility.

ø  consistently meet/exceed challenging business objectives.

ø  proven accomplishments in building market share and recognition.

ø  comprehensive understanding of business and operations management.

ø  notable presenter, facilitator and speaker.

ø  well-organized multi-tasker with strong detail orientation.

ø  proficient in advanced business software applications.

professional experience

clayton homes, gulfport, ms.                                                                                                    2008 - present

general manager

       recruited to assume comprehensive responsibility for business development, advertising, service and administration.

       additionally, direct finance, inventory control and revenue reporting.

       orchestrate full-life-cycle project management for construction/installation of modular homes.

       key player in providing affordable housing for hurricane katrina victims in gulf coast areas of mississippi and louisiana.

       recipient if multiple sales awards for volume and profit. 

       expanded unit sales 69%.

       achieved status of number one store in region of 13 stores in four months.

       attained position of #15 of 450 retail locations. 

 

palm harbor homes, gulfport, ms                                                                                                 2006 - 2008

general manager

       tasked with wide-ranging authority over sales, service and operations.

       recruited, trained and mentored highly professional staff.

       top 3 sales/profitability regional producer.

 

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foundation works, inc., portland, or                                                                                            2004 - 2006

national vice president of sales & marketing                                                                                               

       retained to develop and direct implementation of a national sales/marketing program.

       managed sales/marketing, trade show presentations and staffing.

       controlled a/r, market share expansion and product development. 

       developed and launched comprehensive sales and marketing program with national roll-out.

       played critical role in developing company image including colors, logo and all marketing materials. 

       designated to represent company with department of housing and urban development as well as investors and boards of directors.

       expanded year-over-year sales 112%.

 

palm harbor homes, seattle, wa                                                                                                   1994 - 2004

regional vice president

       promoted to manage recruiting, developing and training for washington state.

       directed sales and operations for eight locations.

       increased sales volume and profit each year.

       recipient of multiple sales awards for volume.

       turned in lowest turnover percentage for company. 

       spearheaded market share increase from 12% to 28%.

       delivered 38% revenue increase while capturing 28% of regional market share.

       achieved lowest turnover percentage nationally.

 

 

earlier background

prior to 1994, served as vice president of sales & operations, braden fuels, inc., san antonio, tx.  in this assignment, directed 15 retail units, managed all operations, increased monthly fuel sale from 250k gallons to over 5mm gallons monthly and negotiated sale of 15 retail convenience stores.

 

 

 

education

southwest texas state university, san marcos, tx

b.a., business management, 1990

 

 

 

professional development

tom hopkins international

schwepfinger sales seminar

franklin covey leadership workshop

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cover letter text

 

date

 

 

 

hiring agent name

title

company name

address

city, state   zip code

 

dear                   :

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a senior sales/operations management capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include a b.a., business management and over 18 years of highly successful business management experience.  to complement this background, i possess demonstrated expertise in business development, operations, staff recruitment/training, revenue expansion, market share capture and cost control, as well as strong analytical, problem-solving and managerial capabilities.  as an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined team player, committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. 

 

i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution to your organization.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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