Dennis Scott Hymes

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Houston, TX. 77074

281-***-**** acozzw@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY:

Highly motivated combat veteran, self made man with over 20 years experience in a variety of industries including auto

transport, insurance sales, deregulated energy, contracted skilled staffing management, video casino equipment sales and service

and high end automobile sales. Proven results in increasing sales volume both independently and by effective management of

sales reps. Strengths include ability to multi-task motivate employees, and ability to understand all aspects of a business

operation.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Talon Contracting Services, Deer Park, TX. 2011-Present

Houston Area Manager

Industrial Staffing

• Responsible for day to day operations, training of recruiters, sales training classes, office personnel, and all finance

decisions.

• Recognized as an Industry Leader in providing professionally trained welders, pipe fitters, Environmental

Professionals, and several other skilled positions. Working closely with some of the largest companies in the US. Such

as Shell, Chevron, USES, Fluor, Marathon, and BP.

• Started Houston office from the ground up. With monthly sales of over $150,000 per month today.

Rodriguez Insurance Agency 2010-2011

Insurance Specialist

Top agent for the #1 Farmers Agent in the State of Texas

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Licensed in General Lines. Health, Life, and Personal Property

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Tradesmen International Inc., Houston TX 2008-2009

Sales Manager

Construction labor support company specializing in construction recruiting and staffing serving over 100 locations.

• Recognized as top producing sales representative ranking #4 out of 400 field sales personnel

• Invited to serve on Regional Sales Committee as one of top producing reps in the SW Region

• Manage a variety of skilled trades including electricians, carpenters, welders and millwrights

• Work directly with contractors identifying and supplying labor needs per their specifications and

requirements

• Coordinate and manage from 50 to 150 men working at 10 different job sites

• Responsible for recruiting individuals for specific projects

• Managed and Coordinated Sales staff

• Conducted and held weekly sales meetings and was in charge of motivating and making sure sales

reps were meeting and exceeding their goals

SRJ Communications LLC. Houston, TX.

2005-2008

Signal Peak Enterprise LLC. Taylor, TX.

2000-2005

Video Poker Equipment Vendor/Operator

Managing Partner/Route Manager

• Responsible for repairing video poker machines in territory extending from Atlanta, GA, Tampa, FL.,

Montgomery, AL, and all over cities in Texas.

• Managed warehouse segment of the business which included buying, selling and servicing of equipment from

a variety of suppliers both in the US and International markets

• Handled all security matters and inventory which totaled several hundred thousand dollars

• Entrepreneurial venture during this period (2005-2008) included operating solely owned internet gaming

cafés which included responsibility for staffing, training, maintenance, sales, marketing, event planning,

location demographics, budgeting, payroll and all day to day operations.

David Mc David Acura, Austin TX 1998-2000

New Car Sales Rep

• Recognized as one of the top sales team members at the agency during entire time at this dealership

• Conducted intense self study of product line and increased knowledge of business by evaluating and

investigating chief competitors and utilizing that information in successfully promoting and closing sales

Finish Line Car Wash, Austin, TX 1994-1998

General Manager

• Responsible for all employee training, work scheduling, customer service and quality control of this high volume

facility

• Worked closely with owner managing day to day operations including budget management, advertising and cost

containment issues

US ARMY, Wackernheim, Germany/Ft. Hood, TX 1990-1994

Bradley Crew Evaluator

• Began as Bradley Crew member and progressed to Gunner and Crew Evaluator. Received extensive combat

training, among several other skills while serving in Operation Desert Storm. Served in Wackenheim, Germany

for 3 years and Ft. Hood, TX the final year.

EDUCATION

• Kaplan Professional Schools - Life/Health and Property/Casualty courses completed

• Licensed as General Lines Agent - Life, Accident, & Health. Property & Casualty

University of Maryland European Division, Wackernheim, Germany

• Various College Coursework classes completed

• Keokuk Senior High School graduate

• TWOA-Gulf Coast High School Wrestling Official

• TWIC Card Holder – Valid 19/APR/2018

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