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William Pierson

New Bern,NC

Summary

Accomplished Sales well-versed in assessing risk, developing solutions and implementing positive changes to achieve sustainability and growth in challenging market conditions. Adept at building and strengthening business and customer relationships. Strong sense of integrity and honest negotiations with clients and providers that spans two decades of customer and client satisfaction. "Quality and Integrity never go out of style."

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO

Big Bamboo Trading Co. Inc. DBA Koolbamboo
11.2000 - 06.2023
  • Ground up development of business beginning with acquisition of assets product development and Sales plan and strategies .Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain business growth and operations.
  • Cultivated relationships in foreign countries with leaders in order to open up new markets. Enlisted the help of Foreign Governmental agencies to bring knowledgeable people and products to train and equip potential clients with the knowledge and tools to use raw materials along side technological advancements.
  • Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base and solidify market presence through straight forward marketing and sales strategies that protected the reputation and integrity of those involved.
  • Assisted in several years of research and sales in raw materials, in the production of samples and cutting edge products that resulted in several patents.
  • Traveled extensively to South and Central America, meeting with businessmen and governmental agencies, University officials. Using language fluidity in both Spanish and English made it possible to open cultural doors between unlikely partners resulting in research funds for studies and product developments.
  • Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.

Education

High School Diploma -

Palmetto High School
Palmetto, FL

Certificate Program - Machine Shop Technology Diesel Engineering

Florida Institute of Technology-Jensen Beach
Jensen Beach, FL

No Degree - Business

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL

Skills

  • Business Planning
  • Consulting
  • Contract Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Project Management
  • Cash Management
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Negotiation
  • Financial Administration

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets and formula pages for Sales Tax reporting
  • Supervised team of 10 people during project implementation.
  • Worked closely with computer accounting and other programs such as Quickbooks and web building software.
  • Extensive use of word in creating sales contracts non disclosure agreements web content and advertising
  • Created markets in the U.S for environmentally sustainable products not previously available.
  • Assisted in research and sales of raw materials for cutting edge products. Allocated funds from interested parties all of which resulted in patents.

Timeline

CEO

Big Bamboo Trading Co. Inc. DBA Koolbamboo
11.2000 - 06.2023

High School Diploma -

Palmetto High School

Certificate Program - Machine Shop Technology Diesel Engineering

Florida Institute of Technology-Jensen Beach

No Degree - Business

Miami Dade College
William Pierson