B E N H O W A R D
Fair Oaks, California 95628
abhw4c@r.postjobfree.com
Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S S U M M A R Y
Management and sales professional with 15 years of experience:
Consumer durable goods product representation in a retail environment
B2B and B2C price negotiation
Large and small group training and presentations
On site and regional event hosting
Retail merchandising to increase sales
Extensive project management with B2B and B2C audio/video systems
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
Paradyme Sound & Vision Sacramento,
California
Residential Project Manager and System Integrator 2008 -
Present
2000 - 2005
Direct and engineer system design, client negotiation, proposals, training,
presentation materials, integration, and installation of
entertainment/presentation systems for consumers and business.
Personally responsible for 2,000 cumulative clients.
MarketStar Eugene, Oregon
Whirlpool Brand Advocate 2007 - 2008
Regularly surpassed quarterly composite goals by 20-50%, increasing
territory sales. Trained and supported 50+ stores including Lowes, Home
Depot, Best Buy, independent dealers, Ferguson's and Sears. Designed and
lead 60+ trainings including multistate group presentations. Analyzed and
compiled market sales data. Resolved issues to the mutual satisfaction of
the client and consumer. Investigated competitive products and services
and presented information to supervisors to evaluate the client's strategic
position in the marketplace.
Home Theater Works Eugene, Oregon
Sole Proprietor 2005 - 2007
Founder of a premium electronics audio-video consulting company. Directed
customer marketing campaigns including advertising purchases and managed
day-to-day company operations.
The Good Guys Sacramento,
California
Department Manager & Senior Sales Consultant 1995 - 2000
Ranked in the top 10% in sales throughout employment. Over $800,000 in
annual sales. Assisted with transition to new location, including
recruitment, training, and supervising new employees.
E D U C A T I O N
University of Phoenix April 2007
Bachelors of Science in Business Management
Well versed in PC and Mac formats. Adept with Microsoft Office, Adobe
Creative Suite, and HTML.