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Jerry Cummings

Redmond

Summary

A motivated, adaptable and community-oriented individual with a diverse skill set. A vast background in client relations, communications, negotiations/de-escalations and emergency response who consistently performs above targets and expectations. Interested in a challenging, rewarding public safety position that allows me to utilize knowledge, skills and abilities to significantly contribute to preserving the safety, peace and prosperity of the public.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Territory Sales Manager

Harbor Foods
Redmond
08.2016 - Current
  • Design and implement strategic sales plans to expand customer base and extend company reach.
  • Establish and manage new, existing client relationships, including high-pressure negotiations, collaborative problem-solving.
  • Execute sales objectives and exceed targets while working independently and for extended periods.
  • Territory Leader who actively emphasizes teamwork and focuses on peer coaching and development.
  • Maintain timely, impeccable sales records and strive for accurate, precise internal reporting.

Kraft Foods

Kraft General Foods
Redmond
06.2000 - 06.2016
  • Met with customers and stakeholders daily; established and diligently followed rigorous daily routes.
  • Worked in a fast-faced market with an emphasis on growth.
  • Established transportation optimization and warehouse efficiency procedures and protocols on a regional scale, including creation of internal record-keeping strategies.

EMT-Basic

Redmond Fire Department
Redmond
01.1999 - 01.2001
  • Responded to emergency calls including fire, medical and motor vehicle accidents at all hours, in arduous conditions.
  • Maintained composure in variety of high-stress emergency response situations, operating within scope of law, practice and certifications and with a constant emphasis on personal, team and public safety.
  • Ensured personal and department equipment, vehicles and internal records were maintained with utmost integrity and to department, local and state specifications.

Education

Paramedicine, Fire Science (Did Not Complete) - Paramedicine

Central Oregon Community College
Bend, OR
05-2001

Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, negotiations, de-escalation, problem-solving and personability
  • Digitally literate with basic mastery of Microsoft Word, Excel
  • Strong leadership skills, with years of community involvement
  • Safety-oriented with an ability to see the big picture without sacrificing attention to detail

Affiliations

  • Avid sportsman/outdoorsman who prides self on physical fitness and stamina.
  • Engaged community member who coaches sports teams and leads youth, adults through church and other community organizations.
  • Recognized leader who has received multiple professional accolades over past decades.

References

Ken Brown (Battalion Chief of Redmond Fire Department) 541.480.3738

Bob Olson (Corrections Officer with Deschutes County Sheriffs Office) 541.604.9747

Dan Wilson (Jefferson County Sherriffs Office) 541. 699.8843

Timeline

Territory Sales Manager

Harbor Foods
08.2016 - Current

Kraft Foods

Kraft General Foods
06.2000 - 06.2016

EMT-Basic

Redmond Fire Department
01.1999 - 01.2001

Paramedicine, Fire Science (Did Not Complete) - Paramedicine

Central Oregon Community College
Jerry Cummings