John D. Platt
Murrysville, PA 15668
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a sales position with an organization dedicated to
providing excellent customer satisfaction.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Owner of Varsity Printing, Pittsburgh PA
February 2009- Present
Independent Manufacturers' Rep for all types of print marketing
collateral
. Sales
. Marketing
. Production
Sales Representative, First Impression Printing, Pittsburgh, PA
March 2004- January 2009
Responsibilities and achievements:
. Met monthly sales quota consistently
. Account Management
. Led sales team in new business development and new accounts
per month
. Established and nurtured lucrative business relationships
with such companies as ClearChannel, S&T Bank, Mellon Bank,
PPG, Mine Safety Appliances, Sky Bank, The Pittsburgh Post
Gazette, The University of Pittsburgh, and dozens of other
companies, colleges and organizations.
Color Sales Manager, Washington Reprographics, Pittsburgh, PA
October 2002- June 2004
Responsibilities and achievements:
. Sales Coordination and Management - Offset and Digital
. Account Management
. Met monthly sales quota consistently
. Expanded operational capabilities
. Buying and reselling commercial printing
. Cold calling and teleprospecting in concentrated effort to
bring in 5 new accounts per month
Owner and Director of Business Development for Valenta Platt
Design Group, Pittsburgh PA
October 1990- June 2002
Responsibilities included
. Aggressive sales approach that led to $1,000,000 in billings
in self-owned graphic design/marketing firm in 2000, a
tenfold increase in 7 years
. Provide quality account management. Results and detail
oriented.
. Oversaw daily business operations and all accounting
functions, including estimating, invoicing and payroll
. Successful record of hiring and training administrative and
sales personnel
. Helped to develop numerous marketing and promotional
campaigns with advertisements, direct mail, and radio spots
. Act as primary liaison between clients and creative team
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh
PA