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OBJECTIVE

To secure an opportunity, which will utilize my experience, background and talents in an entrepreneurial organization.  I am well suited for all phases of business; from start-ups to expansions.

PROFILE

I’m a seasoned professional in all phases of business development from concept to completion.  I possess a strong background in Sales and Marketing, branding and market positioning and advertising.  I can improve most any bottom line through sales or operations.  I lead by example and motivate others to follow my success.  As will, I have a strong background in physical distribution; I work well in logistics, warehousing, transport and inventories.

CORE COMPETENCIES

General Manager, Regional Manager, Area Manager, Territory Manager, District Manager, Branch Manager, Sales Manager, Operations Manager, Project Manager, Leasing Manager, Fleet Manager, Logistics, Distribution, Marketing, Advertising, Campaigns, Contracting, Customer Relations, Customer Service, Technical Sales, Specifications Sales, Engineering Sales, Territory Expansion, Product Expansion, Applications Expansion

 
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Since Sept. 2012, I have relocated from Chicago to Glendive, MT. and opened a new branch location for a family owned, Montana based Modular Building company.  Although I appreciate this recent opportunity, I believe my background, knowledge and strengths are better suited in an environment which actively seeks to exploit the tremendous business growth potential, in the Bakken.Oil Region.

Sept 2012 to Present,  Pierce Homes, Pierce Leasing, (Geo. R. Pierce, Inc) Glendive, MT.

Branch Manager

·            Montana based 90 yo company serving residential and business customers in Housing, Lodging and Commercial Buildings.

·               New Branch of 8 locations.  Start-up on 14 acres. All phases of branding, marketing, advertising, financing, contracting, design, sales,           leasing, reporting, project management.

·           Servicing Eastern Montana & Western ND

·               Modular Homes, Modular Commercial Office Buildings, Modular Hotels, Workforce Housing, Townhomes, Apartments, Duplexes, Condos

·               Working for both companies in various capacities

·               Land acquisitions, project management, architecture, site and code compliance, feasibility application, permitting, specifications, contract       administration.

July 1999 to Sept 2012,  Intelli-Space Modular Buildings, Inc., Oswego, IL.

Founder / President / Entrepreneur

·         Start-up. All phases of branding, marketing, advertising, financing, contracting, design, sales, leasing

·         Built a rental fleet of inventory from zero to $300,000 in 3 years

·         Annual Sales Volume of $600,000

·         Negotiated 3^rd party contracts, leases, vendor relations, Department of Defense contracts, turn-key installs

·         Managed and supervised a staff of 7 employees

·         Project management, design, architecture, site and code compliance, feasibility application, permitting, specifications

·         Founded Jet-Setters, Inc. a modular building transport and set-up company

·         Founded and developed Design 3-D, Inc. a design software sales tool for modular buildings

·         Founded The Tranquility Spa, a local salon

Jan. 1998 to July 1999, Pac-Van / Chicago,  Elmhurst, IL.

Branch Manager

·         Modular Building, Leasing company with 12 locations.  Opened the new branch in Chicago

·         Developed nationwide sales and marketing materials and campaigns

·         Built a lease fleet from scratch, over 100 units-mobile offices and containers

·         Specified, Designed, leased, sold modular equipment, general contracting, project management, turn-key installations

·         Ran all daily operations for branch, vendor relations, supervised all staff

·         Offered Regional Manager in 1999, but declined

Nov. 1994 to Nov. 1997, SATELLITE SHELTERS, INC., Elmhurst, IL.

Sales Rep, Northern Illinois

·         One of 11 locations, Modular Building, Leasing. Design, sell, rent, marketing of modular buildings

·         Public bids, general contracting, project management, turn-key major projects

·         “Salesman of the Month, June 1996”, nationwide of 11 branches

·         “Salesman of the Year 1996”, nationwide of 11 branches, $1.7 million in sales

·         Trained all new sales staff in procedures, products and bids

·         Offered Atlanta Branch Manager in 1996, but declined.

Nov. 1993 to June 1994, Josam-Atlanta, Inc., Kennesaw, GA.

District Sales Manager. Southeastern U.S.

·         Managed a total of six rep firms in seven Southeastern states, extensive travel

·         Worked closely with the reps in tracking various projects and customers in their respective areas

·         Worked closely with plumbing wholesalers on inventories, promotions, plans, goals, training, specs

·         Worked closely with architects and engineers on specifications, recommendations, designs, systems

·         Directed training, pricing, discounts, expediting, customer relations, promotions, sales presentations

·         Day to day operations of a 6,000 sf distribution center

·         Offered permanent placement in Atlanta, but declined

Nov. 1991 to Nov. 1993, Josam-Chicago, Inc., Downers Grove, IL.

Sales Rep, Northern Illinois

·         Opened the Chicago Branch for this national company

·         Trained two rep firms on product lines

·         Needs assessment, application, specifications for architects, engineers and end users

·         Controlled inventory for 5,000 sf distribution center

·         Transferred to Atlanta for temporary duty

EDUCATION

Two years at College of Du Page, Glen Ellyn, IL

Management, Small Business, Marketing, Business Math, Supervision, Journalism, Creative Writing, Psychology, Sociology, President’s List 1980.  Scored 93% on the (ASVAB) Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery in 1979. Graduated Addison Trail HS, Addison, IL 1977

I I I' Available for travel or re-location