Ronald Weaver
MILLSAP,TX
Summary
A highly experienced sales management professional with 11 years of extensive success, specializing in law enforcement and military sales. Proven track record of driving growth, market expansion, and customer satisfaction across diverse markets and regions. Skilled in developing and executing sales strategies, leading and motivating teams to achieve goals. Experienced in building strong relationships and leveraging industry expertise to secure new business and maximize opportunities.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Outside Sales Law Enforcement Representative
Kiesler Police Supply
Millsap, TX
04.2024 - Current
- Established positive relationships with customers through effective communication techniques.
- Successful cold calling new clients.
- Established relationships with existing police agencies to promote new product or service opportunities.
- Build trust and rapport with clients.
- Maintained clients' satisfaction by serving as a point of contact, routinely reassessing needs, and resolving any present and foreseeable conflicts.
- Organized trade shows and events that created opportunities for direct customer engagement.
- Product knowledge.
- Presentations/demonstrations to law enforcement and military.
Regional Sales Manager
CAA USA
Pompano Beach, FL
11.2018 - 04.2024
- Organized trade shows, exhibitions, and other events to showcase products.
- Cultivated long-term relationships with key clients to increase customer loyalty and retention.
- Created/Implemented Law Enforcement Sales program.
- Team leader for remote sales team.
- Provided ongoing support for existing clients while actively pursuing new business opportunities.
- Maintained and serviced distributors, domestic and international.
Operations Manager
CAA USA
Pompano Beach, FL
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure quality standards are met.
- Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.
- Directed operations staff by providing guidance, training, and support in order to meet company objectives.
- Established effective relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing and secure materials needed for production.
- Coordinated with other departments including sales, marketing, finance, human resources. to ensure efficient operations.
- Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding and training, disciplinary action as necessary.
- Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
CEO
Eastern Beacon Industries
Long Beach, California
01.2014 - 12.2020
- Designed and manufactured tactical bags for law enforcement and military.
- Firearm sales to law enforcement and civilians.
- Handgun safety instructor.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure competitive pricing for goods or services.
- Represented the organization at conferences, events, networking activities., as needed.
- Tactical training for law enforcement and civilians.
- Maintained, organized, and completed payment and purchase records for in-store and special event sales.
Police Officer
Los Angeles Police Department
Los Angeles, CA
10.1995 - 07.2016
- Liaison between the police department and community.
- Organized and participated in community meetings.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
- Organized crime scene investigation, collected evidence, and interviewed witnesses.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
- Provided testimony in court when necessary concerning investigations conducted.
- Interviewed witnesses and victims to determine critical details relevant to each case.
- Court-certified narcotics, gang, and parolee expert.
- Responsible for training newly hired officers.
Correctional Officer
State Of Connecticut Department Of Correction
Enfield, CT
12.1989 - 10.1995
- Team Leader of CERT (Corrections Emergency Response Team)
- Use of Force/Firearms instructor.
- Developed excellent communication skills to de-escalate potential volatile situations.
- Maintained order in the facility by conducting searches, shakedowns, head counts, and pat-downs as necessary.
Education
Certficate - Remington 870 Armorer
Remington Arms
Elk Grove, CA11-2013
Certficate - Firearms Instructor
Firearms Instructor
Los Angeles, CA03-2011
Gunsmithing
Pennfoster
Scranton, PA03-2011
Skills
- Sales Reporting
- Territory management/ expansion
- Customer Relations
- Sales expertise
- Business growth and retention
- Follow through abilities
- Word/ Excel
- CRM/ Netsuite
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Outside Sales Law Enforcement Representative
Kiesler Police Supply
04.2024 - Current
Operations Manager
CAA USA
08.2020 - 02.2021
Regional Sales Manager
CAA USA
11.2018 - 04.2024
CEO
Eastern Beacon Industries
01.2014 - 12.2020
Police Officer
Los Angeles Police Department
10.1995 - 07.2016
Correctional Officer
State Of Connecticut Department Of Correction
12.1989 - 10.1995
Certficate - Remington 870 Armorer
Remington Arms
Certficate - Firearms Instructor
Firearms Instructor
Gunsmithing
Pennfoster
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