To obtain a management position with a dynamic corporation where I can use my energy and skills to develop, motivate, lead and encourage employee productivity.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Presenter / Sales Representative
Apex Home
11.2023 - 05.2026
Performed PowerPoint presentations in private restaurant rooms for groups of 10 to 15 people on energy-saving products for the home.
Traveled extensively, driving 3 to 10 hours each way per week.
Generated average product sales totaling $8,500 to $18,000 per home.
Owner
The Insulation Company LLC
01.2019 - 11.2023
Installed full product line of insulation products and solar attic fans for residential and commercial customers.
Managed a team of 15 employees, including an office manager, sales team, and installers.
Implemented advertising campaigns using AI, pay-per-lead digital advertising, social media, and SEO to maximize income.
Presenter / Sales Representative
Apex Home
03.2016 - 10.2018
Performed PowerPoint presentations to groups of 10 to 15 people on energy-saving products for the home.
Traveled extensively, driving 6 to 15 hours each way per week.
Generated average product sales totaling $8,500 to $18,000 per home.
Sales / Partner / Owner
Direct Buy Inc.
03.1994 - 01.2016
Direct Buy National Sales Conference 2013 / Director Of The Year out of over 400 sales representatives nationally.
Managed over 750 manufactures full product lines from ordering to warehouse inventory.
20 year’s experience and knowledge of over 750 named brand manufacturers.
Experience in presenting two hour presentations in front of between one and twenty people.
Grew under performing locations from an average of 12 members per month to 68 members per month.
Grew under performing locations to over $1,000,000 in merchandise volume in under a year.
Experience managing over 70 employees across multiple locations in North America.
Managed a marketing budget of over $140,000 per month.
Designed and Implemented marketing campaigns and specific strategies for each market location including: TV, print, radio, direct mail, call center / direct marketing, local awards, promotions, trade show events and giveaways.
Experience adhering to corporate brand guidelines and state / federal legalities.
P&L, Business Management & Weekly Contribution Margin Reporting.
Business forecasting / market planning and budgeting.
HR functions and payroll.
A+ Member of BBB and received numerous “Best of Awards” locally.
Testing strategies on behalf of the corporate office.
Worked directly and had business accounts with RCI, Interval International, International Cruise & Excursions and other travel companies giving the members wholesale pricing on travel vacations in North America and Europe.
Assisted members with their travel needs with cruises, resorts, hotels, air, car rental, and golf packages.
Sales / Assistant Manager / Manager / Area Manager
Bally's Total Fitness
09.1987 - 01.1993
Sales
Main job duties were to get referrals from current members to generate new personal sales and create a one-on-one lasting relationship with member.
Go to outside businesses and set up employee presentations for health awareness to generate corporate business.
Assistant Manager of the year 1989.
Delivered excellent customer service by greeting and assisting each member every day.
Maintained records of all sales sold on a daily, weekly, and monthly period.
Trained sales staff to deliver outstanding sales presentations.
Motivated sales employees to improve morale, performance, and personal sales goals.
Reward top performance with visible recognition and specific perks.
Manager of the year 1990 and 1991
Maintained all staff positions by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training.
Managed over 35 employees successfully.
Accomplished staff results by delegating job expectations to assistant managers to deliver and train all sales staff.
Contributed to all store employee’s positions by accomplishing related results as needed.
Reported all profit and loss, business management and weekly contribution margin reporting to area manager.
Regional Area Manager of the year 1992 and 1993.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cape Charles High School
01-1987
Skills
Over 35 years’ experience in management and ownership in the business and sales industry
Able to establish great relationships with customers and business clients
Ability to organize, prioritize and work under extreme work pressure, heavy work load and deadlines
Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Timeline
Presenter / Sales Representative
Apex Home
11.2023 - 05.2026
Owner
The Insulation Company LLC
01.2019 - 11.2023
Presenter / Sales Representative
Apex Home
03.2016 - 10.2018
Sales / Partner / Owner
Direct Buy Inc.
03.1994 - 01.2016
Sales / Assistant Manager / Manager / Area Manager
Bally's Total Fitness
09.1987 - 01.1993
High School Diploma -
Cape Charles High School
Closing note
The foundation of my success has been building trust, creating strong teams, and helping people believe in a shared system and goal. With the right people and clear expectations, goals and quotas can be accomplished.