Elbert Allen Kelly, Jr.
Haughton,LA
Summary
Results-driven executive with more than 20 years of leadership experience across business development, sales management, international markets, and operational oversight. Recognized for delivering measurable growth through strategic planning, cost optimization, process improvement, and high-performance team leadership. Adept at building global partnerships, implementing enterprise systems, and driving organizational excellence. A visionary leader with strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making capabilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Development Director
Jackson Construction
Shreveport, LA
12.2025 - 03.2026
- Oversee execution of strategic business objectives across sales, marketing, and business development teams.
- Analyze performance metrics against organizational targets and implement corrective strategies to ensure goal attainment.
- Delegate high-priority initiatives, streamline workflows, and coordinate senior leadership on progress and operational alignment.
Sales Director
White's Welding
Woodward, Oklahoma
04.2025 - 12.2025
- Develop and lead comprehensive sales strategies to drive revenue growth and competitive positioning.
- Manage, coach, and motivate the sales team to achieve and exceed performance expectations.
- Strengthen long-term client relationships through need-based engagement and strategic account management.
- Monitor sales performance, forecast trends, and prepare analytical reports for executive leadership.
- Collaborate with marketing and product development teams to align sales initiatives with organizational objectives.
- Manage budgets, evaluate pricing strategies, and ensure profitability while maintaining market competitiveness.
Sales Coordinator
Condux Tesmec
12.2019 - 04.2025
- Led sales operations across the U.S. and Canada, with direct oversight of Central U.S. markets.
- Negotiated high-value deals, managed regional sales representatives, and executed nationwide marketing campaigns.
- Implemented Salesforce to optimize CRM processes and enhance data-driven decision-making.
Regional Manager
Professional Transportation
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Directed multi-site contractor teams supporting precision transportation services for railroad operations.
General Manager
Aqua Dam Flood Control Products
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Oversaw manufacturing, fabrication, and national sales operations for Aqua Dams.
- Developed high-impact proposals for federal, state, and local government agencies, including the Corps of Engineers.
Account Manager
AFS Logistic
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Executed strategic account development and ensured excellence in logistics performance and service-level delivery.
Operations Manager
ProSphere
05.2018 - 06.2018
- Managed 24/7 IT Help Desk operations, maintaining service quality and operational efficiency.
International Business Development Manager
Timberland Equipment
01.2015 - 03.2018
- Drove international market expansion by managing in-country agents across the Middle East, North Africa, India, Australia, and Latin America.
- Utilized Salesforce to manage global relationships and track business opportunities.
International / Federal Business Development Manager
MBI-Global, LLC
10.2012 - 01.2015
- Identified and captured new revenue opportunities in emerging markets through strategic business development initiatives.
Civil Engineer
U.S. Army National Guard / Reserve / Active Duty
- Delivered engineering leadership across multiple military roles with increasing responsibility.
- Retired Lieutenant Colonel
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
LSU-Shreveport
Bachelor's Degree - Ministry
Sure Foundation Theological Institute
Master's Degree - Ministry
Sure Foundation Theological Institute
Degree -
Command And General Staff College
Fort Leavenworth , KASkills
- Strategic leadership
- International business development
- Negotiation expertise
- Procedure development
- Financial oversight
- Process optimization
- Cost reduction and containment
- Systems implementation
- Executive leadership
Certification
Certified Civil Engineer, United States Army
Timeline
Business Development Director
Jackson Construction
12.2025 - 03.2026
Sales Director
White's Welding
04.2025 - 12.2025
Sales Coordinator
Condux Tesmec
12.2019 - 04.2025
Regional Manager
Professional Transportation
06.2019 - 12.2019
General Manager
Aqua Dam Flood Control Products
01.2019 - 05.2019
Account Manager
AFS Logistic
07.2018 - 01.2019
Operations Manager
ProSphere
05.2018 - 06.2018
International Business Development Manager
Timberland Equipment
01.2015 - 03.2018
International / Federal Business Development Manager
MBI-Global, LLC
10.2012 - 01.2015
Civil Engineer
U.S. Army National Guard / Reserve / Active Duty
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
LSU-Shreveport
Bachelor's Degree - Ministry
Sure Foundation Theological Institute
Master's Degree - Ministry
Sure Foundation Theological Institute
Degree -
Command And General Staff College