John D. Marquardt
abna3k@r.postjobfree.com
Permanent Address:
Harbor Springs, MI
Home231-***-****
Cell916-***-****
OBJECTIVE
Seeking employment in sales, merchandising, or management with a
company that can provide the best possible opportunities for
successful and motivated employees.
EDUCATION
Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI
90 credit hours
Major: Marketing
Major Related GPA: 3.4
SALES RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
November 2007 - February 2009: Prime Time International
Position: Area Sales Manager/Northern California
> Followed directives regarding routing, call procedure, and
selling of the Company's products in the assigned territory
> Placed/sold new products, merchandising systems and point of
sale in retail outlets that have been identified as having
the greatest success in the selling of the Company's products
> Sold product from existing car stock to gain initial
introduction and best location in outlets. Advised retailers
authorized distributors in the assigned area with the
products to reorder
> Met or exceeded all sales goals and promotions
> Managed territory through tracking system to measure new
placements by product line
> Actively communicated to Distributors of those retail
accounts who they service of all new distribution sold for
their reorder follow-up
> Maintained full supply of fresh car stock from servicing
Distributor and full supply of all POS materials to support
new distribution and to replace fixtures at point of sale
> Supplied Division Manager with all required retail call
information as set forth by the Division Manager/Region
Manager/ Corporate
May 2009 - September 2009: Fifth Third Bank
Position: Customer Service Representative/Sales
> Introduced new products for return customers
> Met for all sales goals set by corporate
> Referred potential customers for loans/investments based on
individual needs
> Incorporated database research for potential customers
June 2007 - October 2007: Surf and Skate
Position: Sales Floor/Shift Manager
> Became certified in all products in six weeks
> Offered future management position within one month due to
work ethic and proven abilities
> Quickly became proficient in stock and inventory management
May 1998 - Aug. 2002(Seasonal): Boyne USA @ Boyne Highlands
Position: Sales Associate
> Sold ski and snowboard products and apparel at one of the
busiest resorts in Michigan
> Developed professional sales skills through the sale and
support of all products
> Established working relationships with returning customers
through the winters
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
April 2003 - Sept. 2004: Chattaway Construction
Position: Carpenter and Finisher
> Installed and finished highest quality hardwood floors with
the premier hardwood flooring construction company in area
> Worked hard and efficient independently and within a team
> Developed professional carpentry skills
> Remodeled and refinished houses
SKILLS
> Excellent sales skills and professional character
> Computer proficient in all Microsoft Office software
programs, superior keyboarding skills, and impressive
research abilities
> Recognized for "getting the job done" by consistently
producing quality performance in a timely manner
> Excellent communication skills and professional demeanor
gained through extensive interaction with business community
> Easily trainable, hard-working, and rapidly adapt to new
procedures
> Friendly, honest, and dependable
REFERENCES
> Shawn F Gray
Director of Operations
Blarney Castle Oil Company
300 W. Mitchell
Petoskey MI, 49770
Curtis Farkas
National Director of Sales
Prime Time International
2019 W. Lone Cactus
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Jon Lyons
Mortgage Broker/Golf Pro
Chase Bank/Boyne USA Resorts
1211 US 31
Petoskey, MI 49770