PETER H. ERICKSON

**** ****** **. **

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 49506

616-***-****

acgs1p@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Accomplished in the fields of sales and customer service. Experienced in hiring and

training teams of salespeople and telemarketers. Competent and comfortable working

with a team, and equally able to accomplish tasks and goals with no supervision. Able to

quickly learn new skills and tasks, easily using new information to help others learn at

their own pace. Equally capable leading a team as following instructions under a leader.

Have worked with sales teams in every stage of development.

EXPERIENCE

REAL ESTATE RENTALS, Mancelona, Michigan

Self Employed (March 2012- July 2014)

Purchased and managed two rural parcels of land for rent and lease purchase.

Coordinated with local officials on zoning and usage. Helped in restoration of structures

on the land.

REAL ESTATE PURCHASES, Inverness, Florida

Self Employed (January 2011- March 2012)

Purchased and renovated a home for resale. Performed repairs and upgrades to enhance

resale value. Hired contractors for electrical and specialty work. Marketed and negotiated

resale of the property.

LOCATORS INCORPORATED, West Chester, Pennsylvania

Sales and Marketing (May 2000- November 2010)

Served as team leader in both sales and customer service. Advised customers on various

rental and lease properties based on specific criteria provided. Trained sales associates in

company protocols and policies. Oversaw sales and property service goals in four

locations on the East Coast.

QUITE CONTRARY FLOWERS, Paoli, Pennsylvania

Retail and Delivery (June 1996- November 1999)

Performed varied tasks required in a fast-paced retail florist. Assisted directly with

customer sales and service. Provided delivery services and coordination with cooperative

business associates.

SAFE OPERATING CHIMNEYS INCORPORATED, Reading, Pennsylvania

Sales, Marketing and Installation ( November 1988- May 1996)

Initiated marketing through phone, mail, and referral. Consulted customers on needs and

safety concerns. Met with suppliers of equipment and local code officers to ensure

customer satisfaction and safety. Installed jobs at sites upon issuing detailed estimates.

Peter H. Erickson

Page Two

BENTLEY BROTHERS CIRCUS, Hollywood, California

Sales Management Promoter (April 1984- October 1988)

Consulted with sponsors of fire and police groups nationwide providing cost-effective

fund raising. Coordinated television, radio, and print advertising. Hired telemarketers for

ticket sales, and collected donations for the sponsors.

T.V. GUIDE, Radnor, Pennsylvania

Sales Supervisor (September 1975- May 1978)

Reviewed customer subscriptions and renewed them as needed. Trained and monitored

new salespeople. Attended numerous seminars on company sales goals and procedures.

EDUCATION

ROLLINS COLLEGE, Winter Park, Florida

Attended 1982- 1983

Majored in English composition, Creative writing

RADNOR HIGH SCHOOL, Radnor, Pennsylvania

Graduated 1979

Honors in English and Writing

SKILLS

Basic understanding of computers

Experience operating cash registers and Point of Sale equipment

Excellent knowledge of food-related products, equipment and preparation

No criminal background. Clean drivers license.

REFERENCES

Available upon request

Contact this candidate