Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
Intern
Greg King

Greg King

Palm Desert,California

Summary

Security-focused and diligent Guard skilled at protecting personnel and premises. Responds and acts appropriately to situational assessments, including criminal acts and fire and medical emergencies remaining alert, attentive and vigilant at all times. Anticipates trouble and takes steps to intervene and diffuse using keen eye for detail.

Articulate and driven leader with high energy and engaging personality. Hardworking team builder motivational in maximizing personnel performance and surpassing business objectives.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Security Guard

RedZone Security
Palm Desert, CA
2022 - Current
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.

Security Professional

Prudent Security
2022 - 2022
  • Drafted reports of property damage, theft, accidents, and unusual occurrences to document daily activities and irregularities.
  • Assessed ongoing risk factors and suggested improvements to senior management.
  • Monitored property and investigated areas of suspicion.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.

Director of Business Development

Computech Systems
08.2004 - 02.2011
  • Negotiated, prepared and signed contracts with Fortune 500 clients, including Wal-Mart and Capital One Services. Both companies led all customers in revenue for Computech at $1.9 million and $3.2 million.
  • Purchased over $3 million in IT hardware for deals I had closed and/or on spec. Over a 7 year period of purchasing, margins averaged 44%. Increasing every year by at least 3points.

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Promoted to Director of Sales

  • Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors.
  • Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
  • Grew sales by 90% and boosted profits to a company record 54%, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.

Business Development Manager

Network Commerce
12.2000 - 06.2004
  • Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
  • Researched and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email and in-person inquiries.
  • Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
  • Performed research to uncover potential target areas, markets and industries.
  • Collaborated with sales and marketing departments to support business objectives and client acquisition.
  • Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
  • Identified key products, services and customers and used data to devise innovative sales and marketing plans enabling dramatic growth.
  • Consistently exceeded quotas through penetration of new accounts.
  • Grew sales numbers by $2.8 Million in year two, $5.6 million in year 3 and $6.7 million in year 4. Consistently lead all sales in Commerce Trust business unit, key contributor in driving IPO.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Skills

  • Property Inspection
  • Bag Screenings
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Safety and Security
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Security Strategies
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Active Listening
  • Systems Installation, Configuration and Upgrading
  • Business Planning
  • Performance Tracking and Evaluations
  • Supplier Relations
  • Project Management
  • Managing Revenue Projections
  • Coaching and Mentoring

Accomplishments

  • Successfully completed two-week security training program.
  • Recipient of 1998, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2013 New Business Excellence Awards for most new accounts and revenue generation.
  • Ranked as a top performer, averaging 34% above sales quota each month.
  • Supervised team of 12 staff members.
  • Saved the company approximately $1.4 million by re-negotiating contracts with Supply Chain; including Tech Data, Ingram Micro and EDS.

Certification

  • Certified Mortgage Originator, Washington State
  • Certified Security Officer, State of California: BUREAU OF SECURITY AND INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES

Timeline

Security Guard

RedZone Security
2022 - Current

Security Professional

Prudent Security
2022 - 2022

Director of Business Development

Computech Systems
08.2004 - 02.2011

Business Development Manager

Network Commerce
12.2000 - 06.2004

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Arizona State University
  • Certified Mortgage Originator, Washington State
  • Certified Security Officer, State of California: BUREAU OF SECURITY AND INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES
Greg King