James S. Currie
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
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Objective
Obtain a challenging sales oriented position within a company that will
utilize my sales, analytical, and organizational strengths to mutually
benefit and provide growth and advancement opportunities.
Experience
02/08 - 11/10 Account Executive Horner Xpress
Inc. Ormond Beach, FL
. Met sales goals every year over $1Million plus. Prepared sales
reports to corporate office.
. Responsible for generating new sales and customer file maintenance.
. Increased and maintained acceptable profit margins.
. Promoted new products and value added services.
. Expanded customer base and sales approximately 20% in the Volusia
and Flagler county markets.
09/03 - 02/08 Operations Manager, Buyer Cabinet Crafters of
Volusia Inc. Holly Hill, FL
. Reduced company working inventory 56% in a 1-year period.
. Implemented min/max inventory purchasing system.
. Lowered operating expenses an estimated 25% in 2-years by
streamlining production procedures.
. Scheduled product ordering, manufacturing, installation, service
and collections.
. Developed an O.S.H.A approved safety program.
. Created "Employee of the Month" program to make the workplace more
competitive and productive.
01/98 - 05/03 Assistant Territory Regional Buyer South Central Pool
Corporation Holly Hill, FL
. Purchased materials for 9-branches in Florida.
. Managed inventory movement reports on products and sales by
forecasting for managers to insure fill ratios.
. Responsible for outside sales to key volume accounts, setting
market pricing matrix for branch.
. Communicated with vendors on pricing, negotiations, terms, tracked
warranty monies and credits.
. Selected by corporate office as "Branch Safety Director"
1993-2000 Division Manager, Buyer & Outside Sales Representative Hughes
Supply Inc. Daytona Beach
. Started a swimming pool distribution branch from scratch to a
successful yearly branch of 3 Million dollars plus a year in sales
with acceptable margins, Outside plumbing sales to Plumbing
Contractors, Retail Stores, and Service Companies, Well drilling
and Irrigation sales to licensed contractors in Volusia and
Flagler.
. 4-Time "Mark of Excellence Winner" in which sales increased 20% or
more over the previous year with maintaining sales margins and
sales minimum of 1 million dollars.
1979-1993 Outside Sales, Inside Sales
Gorman Company Inc. Holly Hill, FL
. 13 years of successful sales in the Swimming Pool, Plumbing Fixture
and Piping, Well Drilling, Irrigation, wholesale distribution
industries. Sold goods for 10 years outside sales, calling on and
servicing customers in Volusia, Flagler, St. Johns counties. Met
sales quotas every year, maintained acceptable margins to
corporate. Supported inside sales for other sales representatives
quoting prices and keeping them informed of customers needs.
Education/Skills/Training
Proficient in MS Windows, Word, Excel, MS Database, Shims, Outlook Express,
Prelude, software systems
Attended numerous factory product training, seminars, courses, with
certificates
1979 Daytona Beach Community College High School Completed