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*** * ****** ********* * Glenwood, Mn, 56334 * ab84n5@r.postjobfree.com * 320-***-****

As a business developer, whether is be starting and maintaining a busy

restaurant, supervising a Fortune 500 business Forms company, or advertising

sales, I take great pride in all I do. I have had the opportunity to plan, develop,

accomplish, and showcase initiatives that have increased sales and profit

margins for all companies that I have worked for. I have led teams that have

supported individuals, managers, executives and organization as a whole. I

believe my customers have greatly benefited from my forward thinking ideas. I

am looking for a company in which I can apply and collaborate these skills to

benefit not only me but the company as well.

Allow me to highlight my strengths:

*Tremendous ability to revitalize business performance through assessment and

implementation of strategic process improvements.

*Natural entrepreneurial talent, seeking out solutions, while exploring new

opportunity for growth.

*Excels at targeting opportunities for revenue enhancement through cost

reduction initiatives and profit optimization.

I believe my qualifications would make an outstanding asset to your

organization. My resume provides further details on my background and

accomplishments. Realizing that this data cannot adequately convey my

personal strengths, I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you.

Sincerely,

Grant Thompson

GRANT THOMPSON

319 Sixth Avenue SE

Glenwood, MN 56334

E-Mail: ab84n5@r.postjobfree.com

Cell: 320-***-****

Work Experience:

January 2011-June 2012

SALES ASSOCIATE: KSAX Television: Alexandria, MN

While at KSAX I sold television advertising. I took pride in increasing sales for the company. Sadly,

KSAX closed the business in June 2012.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:

*Consult with company officials, sales departments, and advertising agencies in order to

develop promotional plans.

*Prepare promotional plans, sales literature, media kits, and sales contracts, using computer.

*Attend sales meetings, industry trade shows, and training seminars in order to gather

information, promote products, expand network of contacts, and increase knowledge.

*Gather all relevant material for bid processes, and coordinate bidding and contract approval.

August 2005-PRESENT

OWNER: Bella’s on Broadway: Alexandria, MN

Bella’s on Broadway is a fine dining restaurant in central MN that I have started from the

ground up.

We specialize in Italian cuisine. We pride ourselves with a regular customer base consisting of

people

from hundreds of miles away.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

*All Book-keeping, running of reports, deposits, & payroll

* Balancing of financial s

* All interviewing/hiring

* Training on our Point of Sale system

* Schedule of all employees/employee motivation/weekly management meeting

* Managing all reservations

* Customer/employee satisfaction

* Work one on one with vendor sales reps

* Ordering & monitoring of all product/stock

* Food and drink quality control

VICE PRESIDENT: American Minority Business Forms: Glenwood, MN

January 1998-October 2005

American Minority is a Fortune 500 company. It is designed to meet the promotional, custom,

and stock needs of businesses. During my time at AMBF, the company grew from 15 Sales

Associates to 70. The sales also grew from 2.5 million to 30 million.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Direct and coordinate company sales and marketing functions

* Develop and coordinate sales selling cycle and methodology

* Direct and oversee the company marketing function to identify & develop new customers for

products and services

* Research and develop strategies & plans which identify marketing opportunities, direct

marketing, and new product development

* Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of sales, methods, cost, & results

* Develop and manage sales/marketing budgets. Oversee the development & management on

internal operating budgets

* Plan/ coordinate public affairs and communication efforts to include public relations and

community outreach

* Directly manage/coordinate major and critical client and in-house accounts.

* Participate in the development of new project proposals

* Establish/implement short and long range goals, objectives, policies, procedure

* Supervise planning/development of marketing communication material

* Represent and promote company at community &business events

* Supervise the preparation, issuance, and delivery of sales materials, exhibits, and

promotional programs

* Promote positive relations with partners, vendors, & distributors

* Recommend and administer policies and procedures to enhance operations

* Work with department managers and corporate staff to develop 5 and 10 year business plans

* Serve on planning and policy-making committees

* Other duties as assigned by Owner and President

SALES ASSOCIATE: American Minority Business Forms

May 1994-January 1998

During my time as a Sales Associate for AMBF, I generated revenue by selling AMBF products

through telemarketing, cold calling, prospecting, and networking. During this time, I had

helped to start offices and warehouse in Minnesota, New Orleans, and Chicago. Some clients

included Harrah's Casino, Saturn, and Casino Magic.

Primary Responsibilities:

*Maintain and exceed sales goals and meet quotas

* Prepare and present sales proposals to customers

* Monitor and service accounts through sales calls and follow up

* Monitor customer payments on accounts: call on past due accounts when necessary

* Complete necessary paperwork including sales orders, contracts, purchase orders, and

sales reports

* Prospect new business and develop positive relationships with clients and within the

community

SALES ASSOCIATE: Schwans Sales Enterprises

June 1992-May 1994

Maintain commercial accounts base while also assisting in products around the country as

determined by the Sales Manager.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILTIES

* Maintain or exceed sales goals and meet quotas

* Prepare and present sales proposals to customers

* Monitor and service accounts through sales calls and follow up

* Complete necessary paperwork including sales orders, contracts, purchase orders, and

sales reports

* Prospect new business and develop positive relationships with clients and the community

EDUCATION

1985-1989

St. Cloud State University

GPA: 3.15

B.A. Degree in International Relations

Minor in Business

1992-1993

Audi Inc. Ingolstadt, Germany

Marketing Intern. I was selected out of 100 applications to participate in the Audi North

American Division in Germany. There I worked on a variety of task including,marketing

projects, office duties and sales.

AWARDS/ACHIEVMENTS/COMMUNITY INERESTS

Top 5 Sales Associate 1994-1998

* Print Specialist Certificate: National Business Forms,Peachtree Georgia

* Print Specialist Certificate II: Document Management Industry, Washington D.C.

* Foodsafe Food Managers Certification

* Completion of Alcohol Awareness training for Managers

* Former member of Pope County Planning Committee

* Coach for Elementary and Junior High Baseball and Basketball, VFW baseball.

REFERANCES

Sharon Beseke : 320-***-****:

President of American Minority Business Forms

Lisa Ostendorf: 952-***-****

Top 10 Sales Associate for American Solutions for Business (Sister company of AMBF)

Mary Anderson: 651-***-****

Manager of Bella's

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