Have been in sales and employee management most of by working career. Always found myself and a leader any position that I held. Very competitive and highly motivated to succeed. Customer service has always been a top priority in order to maintain strong relationships with existing clients and help establish new one.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior VP of Sales
RNDC Alaska
08.2023 - Current
Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
Cultivated a high-performance sales culture by developing talent and providing ongoing coaching and mentorship.
Developed compelling presentation decks to gain approval for ideas and communicate results.
Championed product knowledge training sessions for the sales team, ensuring optimal representation of offerings during client interactions.
Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
Managed budget allocations efficiently while maximizing profitability through cost control measures.
Branch Manager
RNDC Alaska / K&L Distributors
10.2005 - 08.2024
Evaluated employee performance regularly through appraisals and feedback sessions to facilitate continuous development of skills and knowledge base within the team.
Consulted customers to boost product sales and services.
Enhanced branch production rates by handling staff conflicts, evaluations, hiring, and termination processes and coaching employees on company protocol and payroll operations.
Strengthened relationships with key clients, securing long-term partnerships and driving revenue growth.
Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent, and skill set.
Implemented effective sales strategies to achieve branch targets and exceed expectations consistently.
Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and offering competitive compensation packages.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Team Leader
K&L Distributors
05.1999 - 08.2005
Assisted in recruitment of new team members, hiring highest qualified to build team of top performers.
Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
Communicated KPIs outlined in annual plan to inform employees of expectations and deliverables.
Promoted high standerds through personal example to help each member understand expected behavious and standards.
Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Sales Rep
K&L Distributors
07.1996 - 08.1999
Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
Used customer insights to develop innovative sales strategies to increase sales.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and address customer needs.
Increased repeat business by fostering trust-based relationships with key accounts through regular communication.
Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Merchandiser
K&L Distributors
03.1996 - 07.1996
Collaborated with store managers to determine best placement for merchandise displays.
Developed themes, props and lighting for merchandise displays.
Reduced out-of-stock instances by conducting regular audits, adjusting inventory counts, and communicating discrepancies to management.
Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
Increased brand visibility by designing eye-catching window displays that highlighted new products and seasonal trends.
Arranged consistent shelves, bins, and racks at [Number] locations by following established planograms.
Boosted sales by implementing effective merchandising strategies and visually appealing displays.
Parts Manager
Persinger's Marine
05.1989 - 02.1996
Managed efficient cash register operations.
Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Valley High School
Fairbanks, AK
05.1990
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
University of Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK
Skills
Systems and software expertise
Sales coordination
Upselling expertise
Sales Reporting
Rapport and relationship building
Solution selling
Sales Quota Management
Brand Development
Decision-Making
New Hire Onboarding
Sales Team Leadership
Expense Reporting
Sales Projections
Performance Evaluations
Certification
•Anheuser Busch Sales Rep Certification
•Cicerone Certified Beer Server
•Draught Certified by Micro-Matic
•Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS) Certified
•Level One Sommelier
Timeline
Senior VP of Sales
RNDC Alaska
08.2023 - Current
Branch Manager
RNDC Alaska / K&L Distributors
10.2005 - 08.2024
Team Leader
K&L Distributors
05.1999 - 08.2005
Sales Rep
K&L Distributors
07.1996 - 08.1999
Merchandiser
K&L Distributors
03.1996 - 07.1996
Parts Manager
Persinger's Marine
05.1989 - 02.1996
High School Diploma -
West Valley High School
No Degree - Business Administration And Management