Mike Pardue
Sunset Beach,NC
Summary
Recently retired after a successful sales and marketing career in the electric utility field. Looking for a part time job in the recreational field offering the opportunity to work with people, to occupy time, and provide exercise.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
District Manager
The Okonite Company
12.2003 - 12.2023
- Responsible for company sales for North Carolina and South Carolina District. Managed two direct reports.
- Increased district sales by implementing effective marketing strategies and fostering strong relationships with key customers.
- Developed and executed comprehensive training programs for Community College Linemen Programs, Electric Cooperative and Municipality Operations Personnel.
- Increased sales each year through team work and developing strong relationships.
Business Development Manager
Utility Construction Concepts
08.1998 - 12.2003
- Self Employed Representative Agency, developing business for two utility contractors and three manufactures.
- Conducted comprehensive market research and analysis to identify projects and developing relationships with clients.
District Manager
UTILX Corporation
02.1991 - 08.1998
- Responsible for developing relationships with various utility customers within a six state area. Customers included Investor Owned Utilities, Electric Cooperatives, Electric Municipalities, and select industrial account.
- Worked closely with field operations to assure project were done to customers' satisfaction
- Spent approximately ten months covering a nineteen state area.
District Manager
Ideal Industries Incorporation
07.1980 - 02.1991
- Managed four sales representatives in the Gulf Coast Area for an electric equipment manufacturer.
- Developed relationships with electric distributors, electric contractors and industrial manufacturers.
- Increased district sales in a depressed market by implementing strategies and working closely with sales representatives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC05.1979
Skills
- Personable
- Easily develop relationships
Timeline
District Manager
The Okonite Company
12.2003 - 12.2023
Business Development Manager
Utility Construction Concepts
08.1998 - 12.2003
District Manager
UTILX Corporation
02.1991 - 08.1998
District Manager
Ideal Industries Incorporation
07.1980 - 02.1991
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Appalachian State University
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