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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
WAL-MART #****, Roswell, GA
Store leader in region and top in the state in net sales and profit
continuously for several years.
Customer Service Manager - April 2010 - Present
. Manage front end of store with 75 associates.
. Managing of all customer concerns and ensuring they leave with a positive
experience.
. Solution provider for all associates dealing with sales concerns for
entire store.
. In charge of making sure that my store is operating at the highest profit
margin as possible.
. In charge of overseeing all money transfers throughout the store.
. Partnering with other associates to ensure customer satisfaction in all
areas of the store.
. Strong leader in multi-tasking for front end on high volume and high
traffic sales days.
PREMIER TENT & EVENT RENTALS Atlanta, GA
One of the top event rental companies in Atlanta, GA. Supplied equipment
for events ranging from graduations, festivals, weddings, and many events.
Assistant Manager, Event Planner, Coordinator - May 2009 - October 2009
. Direct contact with clients and helped plan and coordinate special
events.
. Confirm delivery of equipment and verify they meet standards of our
company and clients.
. Assist clients with planning events and provide superior customer service
and industry knowledge.
. Support day to day management of company sales, marketing, and
operations.
. Implemented several marketing concepts to help grow company's yearly
sales by 16%.
LAND RESOURCE Orlando, FL
Land Developer. One of the leading developers in country with over 22 high
profiled private gated communities from WV to FL with residences having the
freedom to custom design their homes in the communities.
Marketing Manager for Tennessee Properties, Knoxville, TN - February 2006 -
February 2008
HGTV Dream Home Manager, Lake Lure, NC- November 2005 - March 2006
Sales Assistant, Lake Lure, NC - June 2005 - November 2005
. Managed all marketing concepts for 3 private gated communities around the
Knoxville area with 2007 annual sales of $19 million with 7% marketing
cost.
. Worked with annual budgets of $950,000 and managed to stay 30% under my
annual budget while hitting 116% of sales goal.
. Planned and executed over 35 major sales event weekends from WV to south
GA. Held events with 200 to 500 perspective clients each weekend with
sales exceeding over $35 million.
. Designed and executed day to day marketing and event marketing campaigns
using national radio, newspaper, magazines, and direct mail.
. Worked closely with sales, marketing, and development teams to insure
everyone is on the same page with my communities in development and sales
promotions.
. Designed and managed trade show booths and also private broker
presentations to gather leads and sales for respective communities.
. Partnered with design, web, and direct marketing companies to insure that
my product was up to the standards of my Vice Presidents, Project
Director, and myself.
. My communities were the only communities out of 13 communities to exceed
our yearly sales goal while staying 30% under marketing budget.
. Originally came into one of the lower end regions of Land Resource and
with my drive to accomplish my goals that was set forth of me and what
some said was impossible, we were able to turn the worst region to the
top region within one year of my arrival. Company followed suit on sales
and marketing ideas and still today those ideas are in place for other
regions within the company.
. Managed tour system for 10th Anniversary HGTV Dream Home and directed the
process that brought in 27,000 visitors in the home in a 3 month process.
. Trained over 440 volunteers on daily processes of the tour system.
. Raised and donated $230,000 to 3 local charities who volunteered for the
3 month period.
. Presented the home to over 15,000 clients who toured the home.
. We had visitors from more than 49 states and 12 countries walk through
the home in a 3 month process.
. Boosted the local economy 60% within the 3 months period of time touring
the home.
. Provided private tour of home to Governors, Senators, Congress Members,
and local town officials.
. Worked with 3 sales agents on calling and booking tours for community.
. Composed a wide range of letters and e-mails for agents' database for
special incentives in order to book clients for sales agents.
. Assisted agents that sold over $6 million in land sales.
The Spa at The Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa Asheville, NC
One the top resorts in America and also one of the oldest resorts in
America that is known for its top 10 spa in the world and also for the
world renowned golf course.
Spa Programmer/Front Desk/Trainer - December 2004 - June 2005
Spa Concierge - February 2003 - December 2004
. Dealt with bookings, customer service, and daily operations to ensure
complete guest satisfaction with my employees' efforts to maintain the
standards of our luxury top 10 spa in the world.
. Trained concierge and front desk administrators in hospitality issues and
to exceed expectations of a world class spa.
. Trained up coming managers on how to deal with guest situations and how
to go about protocol while keeping guest happy and wanting to return for
a future vacation.
. Learned exceptional hospitality skills at a world renowned resort.
. Catered to high end clientele with tour information of our 55,000 square
feet top 10 spa in the world..
. I was fortunate to meet politician and celebrities from all over the
world and made them feel comfortable in all areas.
Brandon's Printing, Atlanta, GA
Leader in the print marketing industry in the Southeast for over 25 years.
Holds national and international companies with capabilities of 4 color
print, mailing, bindery, and creative.
Account Executive - November 2009 - April 2010
. Acquire and manage national print marketing accounts in the form of print
marketing.
. Deliver top notch customer service to marketing, creative, and graphics
to national and local companies.
. Assist in marketing efforts to revamp company image.
. Gained 9 national accounts in a short amount of time.
. Secured meetings with corporate leadership at companies that had been
pursued for upwards to 4 years with vendor knowledge and industry
understanding.
PARAGON Atlanta, GA
A legal support company who offers photo copy, scan, and electronic data
collection services to all law firms in the Atlanta, GA area.
Project Coordinator, Legal Support Consultant - July 2008 - November 2008
. Work with production staff to assure that all work is correct before
delivery.
. Making sure all projects are delivered on time and correct upon delivery.
. Build client base by calling and scheduling meetings to discuss our
services and strike up a partnership that will last for years to come.
. Able to implement marketing concepts to gain sales volume up to 12%.
ASHEVILLE-BUNCOMBE TECHNICAL COLLEGE Asheville, North Carolina
Hotel and Restaurant Management major at 2 year Technical College
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
. Certified in Front Office Management, Food and Beverage Management, and
Meets in Conventions Management.
. Took senior classes first year at college.
. Worked 40 hours a week while taking up to 15 hours a semester in school.
LaGRANGE HIGH SCHOOL LaGrange, GA
Graduated in 2002
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
. VP of DECA Marketing club junior and senior year.
. Competed in DECA competitions all over the state of GA.
. 3 year starter in football and 2 year co-caption.
. Won state championship in football in 2001.
. Volunteered as a Granger Pal at Boys and Girls Club of La Grange.
RESUME'
Josh Wilson
EDUCATION
. Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with little
supervision
. Demonstrate effective time-management and multi-tasking skills while
working with company guidelines
. Strategic thinker and big picture-oriented with a broad understanding
of all business functions
. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships, and partner with
other functions across an organization
. Committed to making process improvements and improving cost
efficiencies
Josh Wilson
Phone: 828-***-**** ? Email: *************@*****.***
Phone: 828-***-**** ? Email: *************@*****.***
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