career objective                              

results-driven business development executive eager to apply exceptional operational management, team building, and strategic marketing skills toward actively supporting the employer in optimizing sales and profits

profile                                                

ø  offer numerous years of progressive business development experience with expertise in market research and analysis, financial administration, and team leadership

ø  solid record of increasing sales, profitability, contributions, and contribution margins through business analysis, budgeting, strategic sales planning, client relations, business development, personnel training, and marketing

ø  proactively track performance metrics and adjust business strategy; monitor trends and developments, including competitive services and marketing activities

ø  plan and coordinate workflow and human resources for optimal coverage while containing labor costs; recruit, train, and direct top-performing support teams

ø  effectively identify and capitalize on opportunities to penetrate and develop markets in constantly evolving environments

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills

 

~ key achievements ~

• successfully completed numerous remodeling projects and store openings on time and within budget; worked closely with contractors and designers throughout the process
• granted president s circle award and ranked as company-wide top sales manager for 12 consecutive years
• selected as one of 25 of the 15,000 eligible employees to participate in elite year-long entreleadership program with one-on-one mentor

professional experience                

verizon wireless, tyler, tx                                                                                                                     1988 c present

director of business sales (2002 c present)

• in recognition of outstanding performance, steadily progressed within company to attain executive-level position entrusted with a broad range of sales and marketing functions
• develop and implement strategic business development plans to maximize operational efficiency and increase sales; drive all b2b initiatives across east and central texas
• lead staff development efforts to improve customer service as well as employee morale and retention
• prepare business forecasts and create appropriate budgets; continually update plans in line with actual performance

retail distribution sales manager, alltel (1988 c 2002)

• expertly managed 15 retail locations  with 11 store managers and more than 50 staff members; additionally supervised reseller operations at 80 vendor stores
• proficiently planned and administered $275k territory budget and steered day-to-day activity throughout all locations
• oversaw comprehensive human resources activity, including recruitment, hiring, training, and performance management

education                                           

baylor university, waco, tx                                                                               anticipated graduation december 2009

bachelor of arts in telecommunications

 

~ community activity ~

member, tyler chamber of commerce
volunteer, salvation army, path, meals on wheels, and ripples of kindness

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a insert job title capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include extensive experience in operational management, business development, strategic marketing, human resources, and relationship building, with expertise in a diverse range of arenas.  i excel at recruiting, mentoring, and leading top-performing support teams, and have trained all levels of staff.  my dynamic communication skills have consistently proven instrumental in presenting, negotiating and closing major transactions and i am highly effective at identifying and addressing client-specific needs.  i am adept at cultivating key relationships with both clients and business partners.   to complement this background, i am currently completing my degree in telecommunications.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven 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 company, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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