TODD A. FRENCH___________________

***** ********** **. *., **********, IN 47712 (812)

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OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position with an emphasis placed on initiative and strong

administrative skills as well as the ability to maintain a high level of

proficiency, productivity and professionalism in a up-tempo environment

whether adhering to standard operating procedure or quickly adjusting to

unexpected problems, changes or directives.

ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS

High standards of performance for self, others and organization

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to manage many on-going projects simultaneously

Effective management of time despite frequent interruptions

Prudent handling of confidential information

Ability to work independently or as a team player

Strong analytical skills- ability to establish a course of action to

accomplish a specific goal

Computer Software skills.

EXPERIENCE

( Owner, manager, chef T. ANTHONY'S RIVERSIDE DELI.

Created upscale breakfast and lunch restaurant for business cliental.

Menu featured healthy sandwiches, salads soups and desserts made from

scratch. Personally responsible for all duties associated with running

the business, including food preparation, working with food vendors

and marketing business through sales and promotional efforts.

Marketing included creating a website, advertising and building repeat

business through customer satisfaction.

Outside Sales Representative, MEDICAL GENERAL CORP.

( Independent contractor responsible for establishing new accounts and

maintaining ongoing accounts with physician offices, dental offices,

hospitals and veterinarian offices for the sale of a wide variety of

medical supplies and durable medical equipment.

Inside Sales Representative, UTILITY PIPE SALES

( Responsible for writing job quotes and filling orders for a variety

of construction and utility projects. Filled orders and completed

engineering submittals for all underground utility projects. Worked

with repeat buyers as well as establishing new customers through

responsive, reliable service.

Area Sales Manager, SOUTHERN INDIANA SUPPLY.

( Responsible for the sales and distribution of high density

polyethylene pipe, corrugated metal pipe, geotextiles and erosion

control products for southwestern Indiana and the tri-state area.

( Provided sales, insight and analysis for numerous Indiana Department

of Transportation projects, as well as establish close working

relationships with several general contractors in southwestern Indiana

on major construction projects.

( Responsible for development of new accounts, as well as managing and

maintaining established customers through excellent and responsive

service.

( Responsible for putting together competitive pricing packages for

bidding on a variety of construction projects.

( Responsible for development of marketing packages for promoting

products to customers.

Area Sales Manager, TAYLOR DISTRIBUTORS OF INDIANA, INC.

( Sales representative responsible for the primary distribution of

Taylor and related restaurant equipment throughout

southern Indiana.

( Provided sales and service to existing commercial retail accounts,

schools, universities and hospitals while developing

new accounts within southern Indiana.

( Coordinated the sale and installation of equipment with service

team and customers.

( Worked to establish and recognize primary and future customer needs

through interaction and product demonstrations at

trade shows.

Sales Representative, SCHULTZ, SNYDER & STEELE LUMBER CO,

( Sales representative for Bruce Hardwood Flooring for southern

Indiana.

( Developed new territory, established new accounts with retailers.

( Handled customer complaints and problems for retailers as the Bruce

sales representative.

( Provided ongoing service and sales to existing accounts with frequent

visits, reliability and follow-through.

( Developed and conducted product knowledge classes for retail sales

staff .

Contractor, EVANS ENTERPRISES,

( Contractor for hardwood flooring and carpet installation.

( Sales and installation for new homes.

( Provided ongoing service to existing accounts, while generating new

accounts.

( Provided efficient service with flexibility regarding product and

scheduling.

Sales Representative, REX BUSINESS MACHINES,

( Minolta High Volume Copier and Imaging Systems sales.

Sales/Installation, RCA/THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS,

( Coordinated sales and installation of video equipment on a nationwide

basis.

( Negotiated agreements with hotels and businesses within the video

product Industry.

( Managed National Operations Center supervision of twelve Customer

Service representatives.

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EDUCATION

INDIANA UNIVERSITY

1983-1987/ B.A.

Bloomington, IN

REFERENCES

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