Sales Customer Service

DALE O. THOMAS

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Franklin, Tennessee 37067

615-***-**** ~ ****.*.******@*****.***

Executive Level Sales and Marketing Professional

Tactical Sales ~ Strategic Marketing ~ New Product Development & Launch

Business Development ~ Key Account Management ~ Logistics/Fulfillment

Organizational Planning & Development ~ P & L Management ~ Research &

Analysis

Charismatic, dynamic, dedicated and highly motivated Executive Level

Sales and Marketing Professional with nearly 30 years successful

experience in fast paced and competitive environments. Documented

track record of increasing sales and profitability assisted by strong

leadership instincts and well-honed analytical skills. Additional

proven strengths in product design, engineering, research and

development, quality control, and sales and marketing all geared to

achieve vastly improved operational efficiency, customer service,

sales and related revenue.

Reputation as dynamic agent of change, with entrepreneurial nature and

high energy level.

Detail-oriented, goal-directed professional with exceptional

interpersonal and communication skills. Highly organized with the

ability to provide innovative and workable products and solutions for

complex situations. Experienced in handling multiple projects while

increasing efficiency and productivity.

EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE

To secure a new executive level sales and marketing position within

which to exercise the above skills at a growth-oriented company

offering diverse responsibilities and opportunities.

SELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

. Successfully represented over ten international companies in joint

ventures with various component manufacturers resulting in over $30

million in annual sales.

. Developed and managed all component sales and distribution, as well as

service development activities, for internationally known vehicle

manufacturers Nissan and Toyota.

. Developed, marketed and sold unique factory and dealer installed items

and installation methods for these well-known vehicle manufacturers.

. Headed cutting edge design team, with 90 percent success rate,

responsible for meeting customer annual cost reduction initiatives.

. First on many occasions to write and land contracts for first-of-a-

kind products and services.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

. Excellent business, organizational, and strategic planning skills for

efficiently developing, budgeting and managing the spectrum of

business processes.

. Experienced administrator of high-dollar sales, marketing, advertising

and recruitment budgets for effective product knowledge dissemination,

including new media technologies.

. Proactive sales and marketing leader with refined business acumen and

exemplary people skills.

. Frequently exceeds revenue quotas and enhanced by cost-saving measures

through superior business and personal leadership qualities.

. Exceptional demonstrated sales, marketing, public relations, research

and analysis, and community relations skills allowing for improved

communication of services and products.

. Skilled leader, communicator and manager with track record of

entrepreneurial success.

DALE O. THOMAS

323 Keswick Grove Lane

Franklin, Tennessee 37067

615-***-**** ~ ****.*.******@*****.***

EXPERIENCE

Independent Sales Consultant - Business Development, February 2010

to Present

Sr. Account Executive - Business Development, 1985 to January 2010

The Stewart Company, Torrance, California

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Mayoral appointment to The Franklin Transit Authority Board of

Directors 2010

AWARDS

1997 Business Partner of the Year Award from Southeast Toyota

Distributors, Inc.

EDUCATION

Cuyahoga College Cleveland, Ohio, Business and Marketing

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