John R. Nelson
Madison, AL 35757
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Objective
To accept new challenges and utilize my developed skills in areas that
encourage growth and advancement.
Work History
Schwarze Industries Inc. (06/02 - 09/10)
National Sales Representative (02/04
- 09/10)
New and used power sweeping equipment sales
Forecasting sales goals
Maintaining contact with customer database and assessing
their product needs
Training customers on product and industry knowledge
Post-sale customer and product support
Organizing regional customer visits including lodging,
transportation,
meeting venues and tradeshows
Coordinating delivery of equipment using a variety of shipping
methods
Shipping Clerk
(06/02 - 02/04)
Order fulfillment for part sales and warranty
Ensuring proper order packaging and shipping
Resolving variances to the customer's orders from order entry
Order tracking
Restocking returned part orders
Managing inventory and records
Engelhardt Corp
(01/01-
02/02)
SDR Manufacturing
Manufacturing of catalysts to meet EPA guidelines
Quality control
MIG welding
Installation of catalyst
JC Penney Huntsville, AL.
(07/00-
01/01)
Loss Prevention Officer
Apprehension and detention of shoplifters
Security and safety audits
Maintaining alarm records and reports
Auditing and daily review of inventory
New hire training
Contacting insurance companies on all safety incidents
Hibbett Sporting Goods
(04/97- 07/00)
Sales Manager
Training team members and hourly management personnel
Shipping/Receiving
Property management
Delegation of responsibilities
Marketing, Merchandising, Bookkeeping, and Inventory control
Education
Madison Baptist Academy Madison, AL. Advanced H.S. diploma
Uganda Bible Institute Kabale, Uganda,
University of Alabama Huntsville
Computer Skills
Proficient with: Microsoft Office, Excel, Peoplesoft, etc.