Robert Sturgis

Highly skilled and proven management, marketing, and sales professional with

an excellent track record of account acquisition, retention and team building in a

complex sales environment

Atlanta, GA

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Operations Manager - Partner

GreenWave Solutions - Atlanta, GA - 2012 to Present

Manage operations of residential and commercial painting, renovations, and home improvement projects.

• In depth knowledge of principles, practices and techniques applicable to all paint and renovation projects

• Responsible for all financial and accounting functions related to projects, materials, payroll, and marketing

• Conduct project estimates, color consultations, website maintenance (SEO), blogs, and other managerial

duties

Financial Advisor - Wealth Management

Merrill Lynch - Atlanta, GA - 2011 to 2012

Focus was to build positive relationships, solutions, and strategies with businesses, their employees, families,

and individual high net worth clients.

• Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor SM (CRPC®) designation, Certified Special Needs Advisor

designation, Series 7, 66, Life & Health Insurance License, and Variable Insurance License

• Convened with businesses, employees, and high net worth individuals on a scheduled basis to confirm

financial direction and ongoing financial needs

• Identified, qualified, and solicited prospects through referrals, networking, marketing, and cold calling

Independent Contractor - Sales Representative

Southeast, USA - 2006 to 2011

Successful 100% commission based sales professional with outstanding achievements. Oversaw all aspects

of the sales process from initial contact with prospect to binding of coverage and maintenance of account

relationship.

• Number one sales rep group in North America for 2010/2011

• Recognized by The Program/Burton as agency of the year in 2006/2007

• Successfully managed, merchandised, and promoted brands in a large and demanding region, traveling 80%

on an annual basis

• Significantly increased sales and number of key accounts between 2006 and 2011

Other action/lifestyle sport brand representation

- 2006 to 2011

Lifted Research Group/LRG (2010-2011), Four Star Distribution (2010-2011) Gold Coast Long Boards

(2009-2011), Dragon Optics (2009-2010), Killer Distribution (2008-2009), Nixon Premium Accessories

(2006-2007), Globe and Dwindle Distribution (2006-2007)

Retail Management

- 2002 to 2007

Oakley (2006-2007), The North Face (2005-2006), Sierra-at-Tahoe (2002-2003), Intrawest Resorts/Sonnenalp

(2001-2002),

Sales Representative - Dap, Zinsser and Parks for Key Accounts

Dap Inc - New York, NY - 2004 to 2005

Key member of the top eastern sales region for Dap Inc.

• Surpassed aggressive sales quotas by increasing in-store sales within a highly competitive category

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business and Management

University of Georgia, Terry College of Business - Athens, GA

1997 to 2001

University of Oxford, Jesus College - Oxford

June 2000

SKILLS

Marketing, Sales, Management, Finance, Operations, Microsoft Office, Salesforce

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