LEE E WRIGHT
*** *'NEILL DR
CELL: 336-***-****
JAMESTOWN, NC 27282
*************@*****.***
SUMMARY
I am a highly self motivated manager with experience in production
management, marketing support, and product development. I am successful
with increasing production, while decreasing manufacturing defects in a
very fast pace environment. As a regional sales manager, I had the number
one region in the country for percentage of sales growth last year.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
. Jeld-Wen Windows and Doors Inc. (Lexington, NC) June
2000 - January 2003
(Group Manager of Production)
Production of steel doors. Managed eighty plus employees. Assigned as the
third shift manager to oversee and control the product's development and
production. I frequently interacted with design, system architecture, and
production testing.
. Jeld-Wen Windows and Doors Inc. (Chicago, IL) January
2003 - January 2005
(Sales Representative)
Discovered the recreational vehicle sales division. Developed a strategy
of how we could fit into this high paced new market. Provided insight and
support, built relationships with key customers. I built the division from
the ground floor and created a strong entity of which is still under growth
today.
. Jeld-Wen Windows and Doors Inc. (Elkins, WV) January 2005
- June 2005
(Territory Sales Manager)
Appointed project manager to resolve over 200 warranty issues, while
continuing to grow the business thoughout the
state of West Virginia. Completed both task within six months. I was given
a one year goal.
. Jeld-Wen Windows and Doors Inc. (Charleston, SC) June 2005
- June 2008
(Territory Sales Manager)
Managed, trained, and tested product for coastal code restrictions. This
was for all door and window sales for Jeld-Wen's third largest customer.
We grew the business to over $70 million on the east coast of the United
States. This was a very large, but successful endeavor.
. Jeld-Wen Windows and Doors Inc. (Coral Springs, FL) November
2008 - November 2010
(Regional Sales Manager)
Tasked with merging four divisions of Jeld-Wen's manufacturing sales
representatives into one successful team. Through training and leadership
we grew sales in one of the worst economies in the county. We had vast
success in finding out what product 'gaps" we had in the Florida market. We
corrected them and became successful in growing market share. We became
number 1 in the country for percentage of sales growth in all divisions.
. Jeld-Wen Windows and Doors Inc. (Lexington, NC) November
2010 - May 2010
(Exterior Door Manager)
Currently developing a new fiberglass door system. I have been successful
at fixing unforeseen issues as well as growing sales at the same time. We
are currently producing 3000 doors per week.
. THE EMERSON COMPANY, LLC (Greensboro, NC) June 2010 - current
(CEO)
Currently selling sporting goods through an independent sales
representation company I started in June 2010. It has been a great
learning experience and has been successful so far. The biggest challenge
I have faced is funding in order to grow. If it were not for this issue I
would enjoy this career.
EDUCATION
Western Carolina University
BS Industrial Distribution
Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity
Director of associate education
Master of Ritual
House manager
Industrial Distribution Club
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
USCG OUPV CAPTIAN
Production management course
Just in time manufacturing course
Jeld-Wen Windows and Doors Millwork University
Professional Selling Skills
Dale Carnegie
REFERENCES
Eric Cyphers
Jeld-Wen Windows and Doors
National Sales Manager
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Cell: 770-***-****
Ashley McNairy
Coporate Sales Manager
Jeld-Wen Windows and Doors
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Cell: 336-***-****
Eric Barnwell
Jeld-Wen Windows and Doors
Produsction Manager
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Cell: 336-***-****
Tony Perez
Midstate Petroleum
President
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