Thomas "T.J." McCauley
Home 402-***-****
Cell 402-***-****
Blair, NE 68008
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Business Development Manager
Effective self-starter demonstrating numerous years of solid experience
across varied business milieus such as business to business sales, account
management, human resources and technical telecommunication/video.
Creative, highly energized professional with outstanding communication,
negotiation and interpersonal skills. Experienced in team building and
leadership management.
Highlights of Accomplishments
. Successfully sold in 2008, a bulk triple play contract for telephone,
broadband and video services for student housing to Drake University
(Iowa), delivering those services to over 600 residents. Revenues for
Qwest will surpass $1.5 million dollars throughout the lifetime of the
agreement.
. Selected as top Business Development Manager at Qwest in 2007 for
achieving 180% of sales objectives while marketing agreements to
Single Family and Multiple Dwelling opportunities.
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Professional Experience
Qwest Communications, Omaha, NE
2003-2009
Business Development Manager
Negotiated complex legal agreements with owners of large land development
companies, property management companies and Home Owner Associations in
Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota and South Dakota. Responsible for generating
leads, making appointments, offering additional revenue streams for
businesses as well as closing the sale.
. Generated over $2 million dollars in revenue each year from 2003-2009.
. The only Business Development Manager in Qwest's 14 state territory to
have sold a "triple play" bulk preferred provider agreement for
exclusive telephone, broadband and video services.
. As Qwest Communications accelerated downsizing efforts by eliminating
five Business Development Managers in Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska, I
volunteered to continue marketing and servicing those areas without
interruption to sales revenues and customer service, for both existing
Qwest accounts and potential new business opportunities.
Sonnitrol Security Systems, Omaha, NE
2002-2003
Regional Sales Manager
Generated leads, pursued opportunities and finalized sales for high tech
commercial security systems. Developed expert product knowledge through
intense training and self study regarding the function and application of
advanced security and access systems.
Brinks Security Systems, Omaha, NE
2001-2002
Regional Sales Manager
Managed the only Brinks security system in Nebraska and Iowa. Generated
leads, made appointments and successfully marketed residential/small
business security systems. Supervised an installation crew, managed a
storefront and maintained applicable records.
Qwest, Omaha, NE
1992-2001
Account & Implementation Manager (1999-2001)
Served a dual role as a marketing account manager and technical
implementation manager. Trained leasing offices on contractual obligations
and managed each property's account.
. Responsible for over 900 properties in 6 states.
. Responsible for ensuring newly constructed development sites were
properly engineered and ready for telephone, internet and video
services.
Telemarketing Campaign Manager (1997-1999)
Trained external vendors to successfully initiate outbound and handle
inbound calls. Tracked and managed results, audited calls for quality and
conducted training as needed in order to ensure quality sales and excellent
customer service.
Instructional Design Technologist (Bell System) (1992-1997)
Developed and delivered technical, managerial, sales and customer service
training for technicians, sales consultants, repair bureaus and respective
managers throughout a 14 state region. Certified Bell System Course
Developer, Myers-Briggs Instructor and several external sales/customer
service courses, for example Tracom Corporation, Parr Institute & Kasett
Corporation.
. Developed new product training and trained sales consultants in 22
business offices across 14 states.
Early Career Experience
Occupational Job Evaluation-Labor Research Manager, Human Resources
Planner, Supervisor EEO/AAP, Network Testing & Repair Technician and
Network Technician.
Education/Professional Development
Training Development and Delivery - completed an extensive training
curriculum of 14 classes at the Bell System Center for Technical Education.
Certified as Bell System Course Developer.
Human Interaction Laboratory - successfully graduated from Basic Human
Interaction Laboratory and also certified to administer Myers-Briggs
Temperament Assessment.
Tracom Sales & Customer Service Curriculum - certified to deliver and
conduct "train the trainer" sessions in the following sales and customer
service curriculum:
* Peer Coaching for Individuals * Achieving Performance Targets *
Producing Results With Others
Parr Institute - certified to instruct The Customer Experience.
Kasett Training Consultants - certified to instruct "Achieving
Extraordinary Customer Service." Also trained in additional
educational/professional courses in the areas of Quality Processes,
telecommunication technical avenues and human resources.
Attended Grandview Community College, Des Moines, IA.
Military Service
United States Army Infantry, attaining rank as Sergeant (E-5). Awarded
numerous accommodations including two Purple Hearts.