Derwin Riley, Sr.
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Pearl, MS 39208 abj9xw@r.postjobfree.com
Work 770-***-****
Fax 601-***-****
Relevant Experience and Skills
. Strategic Market Planning . New
Product/Service Launch
. Market Identification/Penetration . Product Positioning
. Customer Management and Satisfaction .
Presentations/Demonstrations/Clinics
. Team Leadership and Motivation . Train New Distributor
Hires
. Expert Product Knowledge . Competitor Analysis
Summary
Creative, resourceful, peak performing individual offering strong
management, a high degree of sales proficiency, business development,
and customer service skills, as well as a variety of hands-on skills,
such as electrical and mechanical. Excellent interpersonal and client
relations skills. Ability to establish and maintain active
relationships with people at all levels. Motivational management
style. Recognized for professionalism, knowledge, sound judgment and
commitment to exceeding customer expectations. Good work ethics
combined with strong organizational and communications skills ensure
immediate and positive contributions.
Experience
Ecolab, Inc., Jackson, MS 2008 - Present
Sales Territory Development Manager
Prospect and obtain customers through generated leads and cold calling
to achieve annual new business sales of $400,000 or more. Recognize
sales opportunities and implement sales strategies. Introduce new
product offerings.
Build rapport and cultivate relationships with co-workers,
distributors and customers through professional demeanor and strong
interpersonal skills. Provide outstanding customer service by leading
and educating customers throughout the sales process.
Recognized as the #2 Sales Manager in the Southeast Region in 2009
managing sales in three states; Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana.
Comcast, Marietta, GA 2007 - 2008
Communication Technician
Performed routine cable television installations, disconnects,
prewires, change of service, service calls, monitor for cable leakage
and log, MDU wiring for residential and business customers, install PC
hardware/software peripheral devices to connect residential customers
to Comcast High Speed Internet service in accordance with company
procedures and practices.
City of Rockford, Rockford, IL 2003 - 2007
Police Officer
Observed, detected, and apprehended violators of traffic and other
laws. Observed and took appropriate actions regarding physical
hazards and illegal criminal activities. Responded to emergency calls
and assists fire and EMS services as necessary. Conducted initial
investigations of incidents that occurred during the shift.
Determined appropriate action to be taken at each incident. Completed
a written report of all activities during a shift. Completed State of
Illinois forms when required for an incident. Completed departmental
forms, logs, and summaries related to the processing of evidence.
After reviewing reports, made necessary referrals to Winnebago County
Social Services, Juvenile Reception, the District Attorney's Office,
and private organizations. Testified in courts on the behalf of the
State of Illinois.
Ecolab, Inc., South Beloit, IL 1998 - 2003
Engineering Technologist Supervisor
Reviewed, implemented and effectively coordinated Engineering change
request into company manufacturing processes assuring accurate bills
of materials to minimize negative impacts on customer service and
various vendors, inventory levels and manufacturing lead times.
Created and/or modified shop floor routings and associated process
sheets for all products manufactured at the plant. Good management and
communication skills that allowed me to work well with co-workers.
Night shift floor supervisor of 20 personnel. Responsible for
electrical/mechanical wiring and testing of cleaning, sanitizing and
maintenance products via blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams by
use of various tools and electrical testing equipment. Served as
secondary Senior IT Network Analyst and aided in the installation of a
two million dollar Warehouse Management System.
US NAVY, Great Lakes, IL 1995 - 1999
Recruit Drill Instructor
Responsible for mentoring the lives of personnel entering the Navy. As
a Recruit Drill Instructor I was classified as an experienced career
Sailor, specially selected for professionalism, experience and
commitment to excellence. Successfully trained over 450 recruits
through their entry level of boot camp in preparation for a career in
the US Navy. Demonstrated various management, organization and
communication skills with an ability to lead and train others to
achieve a goal.
US NAVY, Bremerton, WA 1990 - 1995
Interior Communications Technician Supervisor
Supervisor of Interior Communications Electrician shop that consisted
of 33 members. Maintained and repaired interior communications
systems; prepared and interpreted blueprints, schematics, wiring
diagrams and sketches; installing telephone and other communications
circuits, boxes, switchboards and fire detectors and alarms..
Spearheaded project to improve ship to shore telephone communication
hook ups and programming. Received a Naval Achievement Medal for
services provided in the Engineering Department. Two tour Persian
Gulf War Veteran (1991 & 1993).
Military Education
1990
Interior Communications Electrical Technician Advanced Training, San
Diego, CA - Advanced training of electronic, electrical and
mechanical theory to include AC/DC Circuits, electrical safety,
blueprint and schematic reading and designing, electrical measuring
devices (digital and analog); safety precautions, Maintenance Material
Management (3M)
Education
1990
Illinois State University, Normal, IL - Completed 2 years of basic
studies. Major in Business Administration.
H.S. Diploma 1987
Rockford West High School, Rockford, IL - General Studies
Skills Summary
Technical and Computer Related: Job Planning, problem solving,
technical research. Fluent with MS Office to include Microsoft
Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Excel and various other computer related
skills. Exceptional communication skills.
Personal References
Available upon request