Microsoft Suite
James Ester
Franklin,TN
Summary
Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 20 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager for Digital TV Initiative: Sales Org
Dish Network
- Built a strong relationship with the FCC, which allowed DISH Network to be the only company that was able to work directly with FCC events
- Negotiated multiple free TV mentions of product in different markets across the U.S
- Managed the field teams and coordinated all efforts for successful events
- Communicate with multiple levels of the organization to set plans and ensure information going to field is correct
- Created information updates and planning documents for field team
- With minimal budget we increased awareness and sales of DISH Networks digital converter box.
Outside Sales - Advertising and Media Consultant
AT&T Advertising/ YP
09.2011 - 03.2015
- Completed multiple years at or over 100% of objective
- Assist small to medium businesses with their marketing and advertising
- Used multiple forms of online and print advertising to increase awareness and ROI for businesses
- Built relationships with clients to build trust and expand their marketing needs.
- Developed comprehensive media plans to achieve clients'' marketing objectives.
Wholesale
Darelle Waltrip Automotive
07.2023 - Current
- Implemented inventory management systems to reduce stock discrepancies and improve warehouse efficiency.
- Dispatched drivers to deliver part to clients, setting up routes to be efficient
- Worked with multiple dealerships to ensure products where obtained correctly and delivered to correct locations
Real Estate Agent
exp Realty
06.2015 - 12.2016
- Use honest and ethical standards to assist clients throughout entire selling/buying process
- Utilize social media to relay information and acquire new clientele
- Worked with builders on new construction projects, pre-sale with clients and for sale homes
Field Sales Development Representative/Account Exe
Dish Network Corp
01.2003 - 05.2010
- Built relationship with largest Retailers in Colorado, working with owners, managers, and employees
- Became a trusted resource for Retailers to call for questions and issues
- Increased sales hit rate by over 20% in less than six months for retailers
- Responsible for the maintenance of over 30 national retail accounts including Radio Shack, Sears, Ultimate Electronics, Sam’s Club, and Costco
- Personally met with managers and sales personnel on a regular basis to ensure effective communications
- Conducted regular training presentations to regional sales personnel and managers.
Education
Master of Science in Project Leadership and Management - Project Management
Regis University
Denver, COBachelor of Science in Production/Operations Management - Operations Management
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, COSkills
- Planning, Organizing, and Directing
- Time Management and Assessment
- Project Management
- Managing offsite teams
- Analytical skills
- Problem solving
- Communication and Presentations
- Able to communicate with multiple levels and organizations within a company
- Building relationships with key individuals of a business
- Experienced at building team rapport
- Skilled with Microsoft suite, including Project
- Knowledge of Python and SQL
- Ability to learn any required software
- Client Relations
- Conflict Management
- Data Analysis
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Helped design and launched the digitial TV project for Dish Network, resulting in numerous free media mentions, 1000's of additional product put into stakeholders homes, and collaboration with outside sources like the FCC.
- Ability to learn any new software or systems quickly
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
Software
Microsoft Project
Python
SQL
Opstrax
Timeline
Wholesale
Darelle Waltrip Automotive
07.2023 - Current
Real Estate Agent
exp Realty
06.2015 - 12.2016
Outside Sales - Advertising and Media Consultant
AT&T Advertising/ YP
09.2011 - 03.2015
Field Sales Development Representative/Account Exe
Dish Network Corp
01.2003 - 05.2010
Project Manager for Digital TV Initiative: Sales Org
Dish Network
Master of Science in Project Leadership and Management - Project Management
Regis University
Bachelor of Science in Production/Operations Management - Operations Management
Colorado State University