Russell Rades
Wonder Lake, IL,McHenry
Summary
I had a high end home furnishings showroom at the Merchandise Mart and a sales representative organization. My company covered 6 states with roughly a dozen sales reps. We sold to retailers, high end home furnishings and design firms and the hotel trade. I also designed product overseas to sell for the factories who's territory I covered. I was responsible for setting up, designing the displays in the showroom. Had multiple best showroom awards at the Merchandise Mart. Paid sales representatives their commissions and targeted accounts to sell
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Companyowner
Self
01.1988 - 02.2025
- Maximized profits by negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers, securing competitive pricing on materials and services.
- Managed daily operations efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards in all aspects of the business.
- Hired, trained and managed staff to cultivate productive and efficient workforce.
- Oversaw daily business operations and financial decisions to drive profitability and growth.
Education
MBA -
06-1989
Skills
- Relationship management
- Workforce coordination
- Small business administration
- Market expansion strategies
Timeline
Companyowner - Self
01.1988 - 02.2025
University of Chicago - MBA,