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Arthur (Curt) Lockridge

Antioch,TN

Summary

I am actively seeking a sales or management career that will utilize my previous experience and training while also challenging me professionally and personally to make a difference in the company.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Consultant

American Home Design
Goodlettsville, TN
10.2015 - 02.2020
  • Generated leads through cold calling, networking, and referrals.
  • Provided detailed product information to customers, including features, prices, and availability.
  • Assisted in developing sales strategies and setting targets for different accounts.

Sales, Trainer, Team Leader

Southeast Business Consultants
Nashville, TN
01.2014 - 09.2014
  • Comcast Business Solutions third-party retailer selling to local Nashville businesses.

Manager

YM Bar & Grill
Nashville, TN
12.2012 - 01.2014
  • Hired as manager to prepare business for sale
  • Successful sell occurred in 14 months

Lead Buyer

Nashville Gold and Diamond Market
Nashville, TN
05.2010 - 12.2012
  • Lead buyer of gold, silver, and diamonds
  • Developed relationships with clients to increase sales opportunities.

Branch Manager

WESCO International
Nashville, TN
06.2009 - 05.2010
  • Hired to revive falling local branch of National Electrical Distributor
  • Replaced personnel and right sized inventory

Business Development Manager

Crescent Electric Supply
Nashville, TN
06.2007 - 09.2008
  • Hired to open two new locations in Middle TN

Branch & District Sales Manager

Rexel Inc
Nashville, TN
10.2005 - 05.2007
  • Hired by Rexel after purchase of Braid Electric
  • Five locations and 120 employees

Managing Partner/Owner

Taylor & Lockridge Co
Norcross, GA
06.2000 - 10.2005
  • Light fixture manufacturing sales agency
  • Started with partner and two employees
  • Major contacts with USI, GE, and Hubbell
  • Built business from zero to $16M
  • Sold interest to move to Nashville to be with young daughter

Vice President

DH Supply
Doraville, GA
12.1997 - 05.1999
  • Took over existing $20M sales organization with 38 employees
  • Built business to $70M in sales with 100 employees

Sales Management

Mayer Electric Supply
Norcross, GA
06.1986 - 12.1997
  • Warehouse, shipping, receiving, counter sales, inside sales, outside sales, and sales manager.
  • ISO 9000 certified trainer
  • Five salesman of the year awards
  • Spl
  • 4th class

Army

U.S.A
Wisebaden, W
04.1983 - 06.1985
  • Germany 2 years active duty
  • Army Commendation Medal
  • Army Achievement Medal
  • Honorable Discharge

Education

Executive MBA - Management

Columbia University
New York, NY
01-1995

Some College (No Degree) - Economics

Rhodes College
Memphis, TN

Skills

  • National Account Management
  • Fortune 500 company sales
  • Business ownership
  • ISO 9000 trainer certification
  • Executive Business Management Certificate
  • Effective Sales Manager
  • Compelling leadership skills
  • Complex project negotiations
  • Recipient of Salesman of the year
  • Results oriented

Timeline

Sales Consultant

American Home Design
10.2015 - 02.2020

Sales, Trainer, Team Leader

Southeast Business Consultants
01.2014 - 09.2014

Manager

YM Bar & Grill
12.2012 - 01.2014

Lead Buyer

Nashville Gold and Diamond Market
05.2010 - 12.2012

Branch Manager

WESCO International
06.2009 - 05.2010

Business Development Manager

Crescent Electric Supply
06.2007 - 09.2008

Branch & District Sales Manager

Rexel Inc
10.2005 - 05.2007

Managing Partner/Owner

Taylor & Lockridge Co
06.2000 - 10.2005

Vice President

DH Supply
12.1997 - 05.1999

Sales Management

Mayer Electric Supply
06.1986 - 12.1997

Army

U.S.A
04.1983 - 06.1985

Executive MBA - Management

Columbia University

Some College (No Degree) - Economics

Rhodes College

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