Arthur PRESTON Gage
Summary
Dynamic sales operations leader with a proven track record in client collaboration, sales strategy development, and operational efficiency. Known for analyzing data to drive decision-making and enhance workflows.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Float Your Boat Travels
Rockport
05.2024 - Current
- Managed travel bookings for clients, ensuring seamless itinerary planning.
- Collaborated with clients to customize travel plans based on preferences.
- Engaged in part-time travel agency role to explore travel opportunities. while traveling myself and getting the perks of being a travel agent.
Director of Sales Operations
Numotion
San Antonio
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Managed daily sales operations to streamline team workflows and improve efficiency.
- Developed strategic sales plans to align with company goals and market trends.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience and service delivery.
• Oversight and management of Central & South Texas including four locations and developing new territories.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and inform strategic decision-making processes.
- Utilized CRM systems for tracking sales activities and managing customer relationships effectively.
- Oversaw recruitment efforts for hiring experienced professionals within the industry who can contribute significantly towards enhancing organizational productivity.
- Conducted regular meetings with senior leadership team to review progress against goals, analyze results from previous campaigns, discuss challenges faced by the sales organization and strategize.
Director of Rehab
NSM/Travis Medical
Austin
04.2014 - 10.2020
- Managed CRT specialized medical mobility equipment sales and operations for 15 locations across Texas.
- Recruited and trained specialized staff to enhance service delivery
- Negotiated equipment purchasing contracts with manufacturers to optimize inventory management
- Negotiated selling contracts and agreements to drive sales growth
Owner/Operator
All Star Medical
Austin
01.1990 - 03.2014
- Grew company to four locations across Texas.
- Oversight and management of all sales, operations, recruiting, training, contracting, billing, collections, etc.
- Opened new start up business for Pediatric specialized mobility equipment sales (specialty customized wheelchairs and seating systems) as well as related ancillary equipment.
Manager
Glassrock, Abbey Medical, Brawley Rents
Austin
03.1977 - 12.1989
- Oversight and management of all local sales & operations for each company that heavily recruited me.
- Grew sales and market share for each of these companies.
- Opened new start up locations in Austin for each of these companies during the shown years.
- Focus on specialized medical equipment
Education
Business Management
Blinn College
Brenham, TX 09.1969 - 05.1970
Thrall ISD
Thrall, TXSkills
- Sales strategy development
- CRM management
- Client relationship management
- Data analysis
- Market analysis
- Operational efficiency
- Profit optimization
- Sales negotiation
- Contract negotiation
- Business operations management
- Strategic planning
- Financial analysis
- Financial planning
- Financial reporting
- Budget development
- Cashflow management
- Cost management
- Operational reporting
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Staff training
- Hiring
- Staff development
- Human resource management
- Human resources oversight
- Recruiting and hiring
- Personnel management
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Client collaboration
- Customer service
- Adaptability
- Negotiation
- Marketing strategy development
- Marketing expertise
- Documentation and reporting
- Operations management
- Operations oversight
- Inventory management
- Vendor negotiation
- Preventative maintenance
- Damage control
- Adherence to regulations
- Accounting principles
- Basic computer literacy
- Multi-stop routing
- Route management
- Attention to detail
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Problem-solving capacity
- Document management
- Adaptability and resilience
- Adherence to regulations
- Basic computer literacy
- Multi-stop routing
- Route management
- Problem-solving capacity
- Attention to detail
- Document management
- Adaptability and resilience
Certification
- RESNA ATP certification
- AHS Management Training certification
- Presentations to Government hearings
- Board Member of TXRPC
- Previously held both Real Estate & Insurance licenses
- CLIA Travel Agent Certified
Accomplishments
- Helped manufacturers develop new innovative products to fit client needs
- Award from the State of Texas for my contribution to supply the needs of disabled citizens of Texas
- Completed 46 years in the industry
Affiliations
- Assisted my dad with his beekeeping
- Currently married 55 years
- Have played bass guitar 55 years for assorted churches and praise teams
- Played basketball and baseball for assorted community leagues
- Previous Lions Club President
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Float Your Boat Travels
05.2024 - Current
Director of Sales Operations
Numotion
10.2021 - 09.2022
Director of Rehab
NSM/Travis Medical
04.2014 - 10.2020
Owner/Operator
All Star Medical
01.1990 - 03.2014
Manager
Glassrock, Abbey Medical, Brawley Rents
03.1977 - 12.1989
Business Management
Blinn College
09.1969 - 05.1970
Thrall ISD