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Ronald Auchter
Open To Work

Ronald Auchter

Houston,TX

Summary

Self-motivated professional with a strong history of closing sales and fostering long-term client relationships. Focused on teamwork within and between departments. Have spent 20 years running a profitable business and am excited to put my skills to work with a strong service company.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Sound & Vision Productions
Houston
01.2003 - Current

Founded the company in 2003 to rent and set up audio visual equipment to corporate clients. Since 2005, operations have been based in a hotel, which allows involvement in both inside and outside sales. As the owner, I have experience in:

  • Sales
  • Lead generation
  • Creating proposals
  • Networking
  • Revenue Forecasting
  • Payroll processing
  • Website design
  • Brochure layout
  • Hiring contract labor
  • Accounting
  • Asset purchasing
  • Inventory management

General Manager

Image in Action
Houston
01.1998 - 01.2003
  • Houston-based audio visual rental and production company.
  • Began as a salesman and promoted to director of sales.
  • Promoted to general manager in 2001 and oversaw 35 employees.
  • Responsibilities still included high-end sales along with budgeting, sales forecasting, employee hiring and training,

Hotel Operations Manager

AVW - Freeman
Houston
01.1991 - 01.1998
  • Began as technician before being promoted to manage AV departments in some of the largest hotels in Houston.
  • Promoted in 1997 to oversee the operations at the 27 hotels AVW had under contract. Managed 40 employees, created weekly work schedules, hired and trained technicians, fulfilled contract obligations with hotels.

Education

BBA - Marketing / Sales

Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas
05-1984

Associate of Arts - Audio & Video Production

Art Institute of Houston
Houston, TX
05-1991

Skills

  • Strong oral and written communication
  • Prospecting clients
  • Maintaining client loyalty
  • Creating proposals & contracts
  • Conducting tours / site surveys
  • Overcoming objections
  • Approaching challenges positively
  • Highly proficient with Microsoft Office

Timeline

Owner

Sound & Vision Productions
01.2003 - Current

General Manager

Image in Action
01.1998 - 01.2003

Hotel Operations Manager

AVW - Freeman
01.1991 - 01.1998

BBA - Marketing / Sales

Texas A&M University

Associate of Arts - Audio & Video Production

Art Institute of Houston