Gary W. Rogers
*** ******** ****** ***** ( St. Augustine, FL 32086 ( 386-***-****
( ********@*******.***
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a position that directly contributes to the growth strategy and
development of a successful forward moving company by utilizing my
communication skills, product knowledge and experience to promote and
expand the company's exposure within the industry.
EXPERIENCE:
Grand Audio Design - St. Augustine, FL July 2007 to present
Founder and Owner
. Design and Sales of Custom Home Theater, Whole Home Audio and Smart Home
Technology
. Commercial consulting, design and sales of Audio and Video Systems
. Complete project management from conception to installation; Customer
management to that of a support staff
. Provide ongoing installation, troubleshooting and repair services
. Formed trusting relationships with customers and suppliers
. Participate in regional conferences such as EHX in Orlando, and CEDIA in
Denver 2008, Atlanta, 2009, Atlanta 2010
Soundcrafters - South Daytona, FL October 2004 to July 2007
Home Theater Salesman and Technician
. Design and sales of Custom Home Theater, Whole Home Audio and Smart
Home Technology
. Commercial consulting, design and sales of Audio and Video Systems
. Complete project management from conception to installation
. Customer and support staff management
. Provide ongoing installation, troubleshooting and repair services
. Formed trusting relationships with customers and suppliers
. Attended Regional and National conferences such as EHX, CEDIA, and CES
for new product and installation trainings
Royal Electronics - Daytona Beach, FL February 2002 to October 2004
Home Theater Salesman and Technician
. Design and sales of Home Theater & Commercial Audio and Video Systems
. Provide Installation, troubleshooting and repair services
Code Alarm - Framingham, MI April 1999 to December 2000
National Trainer
. Developed and implemented sales and installation training programs
. Traveled to Canada and nationwide to host training programs at Code Alarm
customer sites
. Wrote Technical Installation Manuals and Customer User Manuals
The Installer Institute - Holly Hill, FL
Instructor April 1998 to April 1999
. Developed and implemented installation training programs for the mobile
electronics industry
. Taught installation techniques including: Acoustics, Electronics,
Advanced Electronics, Custom Woodworking and fiberglass
. Developed long lasting relationships with students from school locations
in Long Beach, CA and Holly Hill, Fl
EDUCATION
Phoenix East Aviation, Daytona Beach Fl, Feb 2002 - Commercial, Multi-
Engine, Instrument Flight Ratings
Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ, 1996 - Bachelor of Business
Administration
Raritan Valley Community College, Raritan, NJ, 1994 - Associate of Business
Administration
CERTIFICATIONS:
CEDIA Certified, Denon CI Certified
Georgia Unlimited Low Voltage License
Florida EF Low Voltage License
REMOTE PROGRAMING LANGUAGES
Control 4, Universal Remote, Pronto, RTI Programming, Elan Certified -
Level 2
SKILLS, INTERESTS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Proficient in MS Office 2003 & 2007, Access, PowerPoint
Strong analytical, technical and organizational skills;
Ballroom Dancing - experienced in Swing, Jive, Salsa and the Waltz
Advanced experience with Automobiles - for example, rebuilds and racing