Len R. Seward
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Las Vegas, NV 89128
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking position utilizing sales, public relations, and management skills
in a creative, productive environment within an organization that shares my
passion for success and growth.
EXPERIENCE:
Self Employed - Las Vegas, NV
02-08 - 01-10
Handyman -Various Property Management Companies.
Entertainer/Singer - Performed for private parties and weddings.
Acting Teacher - JCC Summer Camp, Dreams Model and Talent Agency
Acting workshops at the Las Vegas Indoor Sports Park.
Admissions Representative - Academy of Healing Arts Las Vegas, NV
07/07 - 01/08
Recruitment of prospective students for Medical Programs. Daily phone and
personal interviews to qualify and enroll applicants for specific start
dates. Responsibilities included processing applications, touring campus,
and assisting students through orientation.
National Admissions Representative - Le Cordon Bleu Culinary College, Las
Vegas, NV 12/04-01/07
Recruitment nationwide of new student population for the most
internationally recognized culinary program. Customer service for degree
seeking students included helping students relocate with issues such as
housing and employment opportunities. Process included initial phone
contact through the enrollment format and retention efforts through
graduation.
Account Manager - Centennial Battery Las Vegas, NV
11/01 - 11/04
Responsible for developing and acquiring commercial clients. Company sold
industrial batteries used for construction equipment through the wholesale
market. Responsibilities included sales, management, quality control, and
customer service.
Account Manager - Standard Battery Las Vegas, NV
05/99 - 10/01
Responsible for sales and maintaining existing client base. Increased sales
in the first year by 22%. Reestablished contact with former clients and
prospected new business.
Assistant Manager - Batteries Plus Las Vegas, NV
05/97 - 04/99
Oversaw daily operations and staff. Human resource skills utilized
included interviewing, training, and management. Inventory control and
bookkeeping including preparing daily bank deposits and handling accounts
receivable. Customer relations and quality control in a retail sales
environment.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
*Won the Virginia Governors Award for Economic Development
*Eagle Award for a Drinking and Driving Public Service Announcement
*Tidewater Humane Society and Make A Wish Fundraisers
*Hampton Roads Academy of Criminal Justice Instructor
*Licensed Private Pilot
EDUCATION:
Christopher Newport Community College - Newport News, VA
1972-1973
San Fernando Valley Flight School - San Fernando Valley, CA
1982-1983