Sales Manager
Resume:
Kim Metsgar
Abilene, Texas *9605
abh5c6@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
Seeking employment that will allow me to use my skills acquired in
management, marketing, sales and accounting. Have the ability communicate
effectively in writing and orally as appropriate for the needs of the
audience and to understand work related documents. I have the ability to
give my full attention to what other people are saying, taking the time to
understand the points being made, and asking questions as appropriate. I
enjoy identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to
develop and evaluate options and implement solutions and to analyze a
system and understand how it works and how changes in conditions,
operations, and the environment will affect outcomes. My many years of
management and accounting skills have provided me with many skill sets and
experience in handling all types of activities.
Qualifications
Qualified by business and agriculture education, bookkeeping, office
management, sales and marketing, customer relationship management,
organizational skills, leadership skills, management and administrative
experience
Strong written and oral communication ability
Excellent computer skills
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Eager to provide improvement and contributions
Professional appearance and advanced interpersonal communication
Highly motivated, strong work ethic; available as needed for training,
travel, overtime, etc.
Able to work independently, with only minimal supervision.
Education
Partial Work on MBA in General Business and Marketing (1999-2000)
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Tx
Additional Studies in Accounting, Economics, Computer Science 33 hrs (1989-
1991)
Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX
McMurry University, Abilene, TX
Certified Computer Technician (1984)
Apple Computer, Carrollton, TX
. Board level repair
. Diagnostics
B. S., Agricultural Business (1980)
Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX
. Concentration in crops, animal science and marketing
. Graduated Cum Laude
. Block and Bridle Scholarship
Relevant Experience
NextEra Energy Resources (subsidiary of Florida Power & Light)
Business Service Technician (12/29/2008 to present)
. Accounts Payable
. Inventory control
. Purchase Requests and Purchase Order Reconciliation
. Budgeting, analyzing actual to forecast and variances
. Extensive Spreadsheet work, Microsoft Office software
. Support to all Power Generation employees at site in various
activities
Health Care Services Corporation (BCBS Texas, New Mexico, Okalahoma,
Illinois)
Customer Care Advocate (06/16/2008 to 12/15/2008)
. Customer Service
. Claims work
. Extensive use support files for online research
Williams Surveying Company, Abilene, Tx
Party Chief (10/07 to 06/05/2008)
. Supervise crew to accomplish detailed land surveying projects
. Extensive decision making
. Heavy emphasis on math
. Ability to be responsible for all aspects of the project in
great detail and accuracy
Abilene Reporter News, Abilene, Tx
Online Media Consultant (2/07 to 09/07)
. Outside sales of online advertising for reporternew.com
. Outside sales of online advertising for niche products developed
by newspaper
. Marketing the power of online advertising and educated
advertisers
. Increasing awareness of trusted, reliable source for online
advertising
Wesley Court Methodist Retirement Community (SMRS), Abilene, Tx
Assistant Director of Marketing/Admissions Coordinator (8/05 to 1/07)
. Marketing community to the general public, physicians, health
industry in general
. Maintenance of customer relationship management files via
software
. Medicare compliance for admissions
. Public Relations and Marketing at all community events
. Developing Awareness for community
Western Marketing, Inc., Abilene, Tx
Controller (5/04- 07/05)
. ACCPAC Accounting Software
. Inventory Control and Variance Analysis
. Margin Analysis
. Customer Relationship Management and Public Relations
. Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Billing, General
Ledger
. Financial Statement Preparation
. Daily Cash Management
. Staff training, scheduling and development
. Staff supervision
Lipan Cattle Feeders, Veribest, Tx
Office Manager (1/02- 05/04)
. Excellent skills with Turnkey Cattle Accounting Software
. Inventory Control and Variance Analysis
. Commodity Purchases and Sales
. Customer Relationship Management and Public Relations
. Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Notes Receivable,
Payroll, General Ledger
. Budget Preparation and Analysis
. Financial Statement Preparation
. Daily Cash Management
. Insurance and Benefit Administration
. Staff training, scheduling and development
Cattlemen's Feedlot, Ltd., Olton, TX
Assistant Office Manager/Accountant (3/01- 1/02)
. Turnkey Cattle Accounting Software
. Customer Relationship Management and Public Relations
. Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Notes Receivable,
Payroll, General Ledger
. Inventory Control and Variance Analysis
. Daily Cash Management
. Insurance and Benefit Administration
. General Office Management for staff of three
. Staff training, scheduling and development
Farm and Ranch Management
Owner (9/00 - May 2006)
Ben E. Keith Company, Tx
Assistant General Manager (7/00- 9/00)
. Responsible for sales and marketing operations
. Impact Selling Objectives and Incentives
. Customer Relationship Management and Public Relations
. Leadership training and development
. Team approach training and development
. Improve sales, displays, market share and space gains
Office Manager (7/91 - 7/00)
. Complete accounting functions for branch and transfer to
corporate office.
. Financial analysis of sales and market issues for retailers.
. Analysis of market share, volume, sales and industry specific
issue resulting in developing action plans to achieve the
necessary company objectives.
. Computer system administrator.
Bookkeeping & Computer Programming, Abilene, TX (5/87-7/91)
. Complete accounting functions for retail business.
. Payroll Reporting
. Insurance administration
. Custom Programming
Computer Shop of Abilene, Abilene, TX (8/83-5/87)
General Manager
. Developed advertising and sales plans.
. Personnel management.
. Complete accounting functions for retail business.
. Increased sales and growth of business by 400% over an 18 month
period.
. Developed and administered computer training program for Abilene
Independent School District teachers.
Henderson Grain Company, Abilene, TX (8/83-5/87)
Computer Analyst
. Feed, seed and fertilizer recommendations and sales to farmers.
. Grain buying and selling.
. Software development for agri-business customers.
Abilene, TX (4/74-7/83)
Farm and Ranch Operations
. Federal grain storage facility accounting.
. Fertilizer recommendations for various crops, including use of
anhydrous ammonia.
. Seed, feed and animal health recommendations and sales.
. Coordinated publicity meetings and information seminars for
farmers and ranchers to promote business and improve their
operations.
. Developed complete USDA Federal Grain Storage accounting
software, including purchases, sales, storage and perpetual
inventory.
. Developed Custom Fertilizer Blending software for dry and liquid
applications, including cost per acre and benefits per acre
output.
Additional Information
Skills Development:
. Leadership development and training
. Team development and training
. Mediation training
. Ladies bible class leadership
Computer Knowledge:
. Experienced with both IBM PCs and Macintosh computers.
. Proficient in Microsoft Office including, Word, Excel, Access,
Power Point; HTML, Internet Explorer, Netscape, several
accounting programs
. Reasonably proficient in basic programming language
. Ability to work with computer networking systems and mainframe
computers.
. SAP software and AccPac software
Interests:
. I am an avid outdoor enthusiast. I enjoy all types of outdoor
activities, such as hiking, biking, snow skiing, golf and
fishing.
. I have been involved in horse activities with a background in
rodeo and horsemanship since the age of six.
. I had a cow/calf operation using commercial cows and a
registered Beefmaster bull; it was my goal to improve this herd
by adding registered females to improve the quality of the
calves that will be for sale each year; working to develop club
calves and replacement heifers for outside sales income
Activities, Honors, and Leadership:
. Leadership Team for Women's Bible Study at Highland Church of
Christ
. Former Publicity Committee member, Western Heritage Classic, an
event that promotes the heritage of ranching in the United
States
. Promotion and Activities Director for Wanda Bush Classic Horse
Activity for 20 years
. Received a National Scholarship from the Block and Bridle Club
for a paper that won second place in national merit on the use
of feedstuffs in livestock growth.
. Member of Delta Tau Alpha National Honor Society.
References
Necy Wilburn
1232 Ave L
Anson, Tx 79501
Jim Williams, RPLS
226 Sycamore St.
Abilene, Tx 79602
C. J. Portera
8010 FM 89
Tuscola, Tx 79562
Ann Bennett
P. O. Box 166
Wingate, Tx 79566
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