Gary K. Curtis
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37415
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Summary
Well-rounded professional with experience in sales, management, and other
business functions. Worked with budgets, hiring, firing, and employee
retention. Experienced in sales and marketing of diverse products, ranging
from food to homes. Managed over 100 personnel in the security industry.
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration-Marketing.
Employment History
PLM Corporation, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Account Operations Manager, 2002-2009
Participate in lease and rental functions for properties in the Chattanooga
area. Manage problems that arise within contracts. Assist in purchasing
products necessary for repairs of company assets, as well as manage repair
projects.
Anderson News Company, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Route Sales Representative, 2001
Responsible for sales, customer service and merchandising to retail
accounts. Developed an understanding of diverse retail inventory systems.
Communicated credit policies to clients concerning delinquent accounts.
Worked in a cooperative manner with store management to introduce new
products, and to promote existing products. Maintained
an excellent driving record, with no accidents. Merchandised products in a
proactive manner in accordance with sales reports and market data analysis.
Haverty's Credit Services, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Credit Analyst 1999
Determined credit levels for purchases, based on review of consumer credit
reports,
working with credit reporting bureaus. Monitored activity for fraud, and
worked to keep
sensitive information confidential. Frequent telephone interaction with
customers, and
store personnel in various locations.
Walden Inc./UnumProvident, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Safety Officer, 1997-1999
Investigated accidents, thefts, etc. Responsible for determining facts,
writing reports requiring accuracy, and attention to detail. Many reports
were later used in court proceedings. Employee of the Month awarded for
apprehending theft suspect.
Walden Inc., Chattanooga, Tennessee
Field Security Supervisor, 1994-1997
Managed staff of over one hundred personnel. Conducted evaluations of
employee performance. Trained employees on specific job requirements at
employer locations.
Filled in for sick, or otherwise absent employees. Interviewed persons with
factual knowledge of pertinent events. Responded to fire, burglar alarms.
Worked in an independent manner, requiring time management, and
organizational skills.
Gloria Sutton Realtors, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Real Estate Agent, 1992-1994
Assisted clients with home sales and purchases. Responsible for contracts,
and negotiation of terms. Worked to market homes and properties available
for sale. Involved in creation of marketing database for local region.
Completed corporate sales training series.
Rivergate Inn, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Food and Beverage Assistant, 1990-1992
Assisted Manager with functions including scheduling, ordering of supplies,
paperwork, banquets, inventory, etc. Filled in for bartending and kitchen
positions as necessary.
Participated in advertising for restaurant and lounge, designing
advertising for lounge resulting in 300% increase in lounge business.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration-Marketing
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, August 1999
Major GPA: 3.82
Graduate level courses in Finance, and Management, 2001,2002