ROB O'BRIAN
***** ****** ***** *****, *******, TX 77070(713-248-
7964(*********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results driven, sales oriented, team player with the determination and
desire to achieve the highest challenges set forth. Proven track record of
achievement in developing marketing strategies, increasing sales,
maintaining existing customers, while projecting a positive, personable,
and professional image.
CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING SALES SPECIALIST
GeoShack, 2000-Present
o Achieved a consistent increase in sales to construction, surveying, and
engineering companies in Houston and surrounding areas through cold
calling and demonstrating effective closing techniques while maintaining
customer relationships and cultivating new ones.
o Developed marketing campaigns and maintained customer database & product
updates on lasers, optical instruments, and global positioning systems to
current and potential customers.
o Responsible for handling and tracking over sixty-thousand dollars of
inventory monthly.
o Demonstrated and performed monthly training classes for existing and
prospective customers.
o Exhibited GeoShack products and material in all Texas trade shows and
company functions.
o Trained and mentored new sales staff in all aspects of sales cycle,
marketing tactics, and cold calling.
o Nominated as the leader in company sales for the past five years within
the general construction division. Awarded outstanding bonuses and
incentives for my performance and leadership abilities.
COMMUNICATIONS SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Baystar Communications, 1997-2000
o Established 50% sales growth in the Texas Gulf Coast Region by acquiring
new accounts through cold-calling, B2B presentations, relationship
building, consistent follow up, and effective closing.
o Responsible for developing marketing campaigns and managing customer
database for my territory consisting of Fortune 500 companies,
engineering firms, and major oil & gas businesses.
o Recognized as the leader in company-wide sales performance three
consecutive years.
CONSTRUCTION & SURVEY SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Sokkia Measuring Systems, 1994-1997
o Increased sales in Houston and surrounding areas through cold calling and
effective sales closing.
o Responsible for sales and training to customers on survey and
construction equipment.
o Represented Sokkia measuring systems in all trade and road shows.
o Met and exceeded the territory and company's yearly sales goals.
EDUCATION
Training certificates in GPS, Construction Lasers, Optical Survey
Instruments, and Underground Radar
Nine completed Sales Seminars
B.A., Business Administration - Sam Houston State University, Blinn College