Sales Manager

Ryan P. Harwell

*** *. ******* ***** ****. Lumberton, TX 77657 409-***-**** abjkx7@r.postjobfree.com

Profile

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Experienced candidate in high tech field seeks a position to further utilize well-developed

personal skills and knowledge in Audio/Visual equipment. Trained in Installation of

complex A/V systems, computer hardware, wiring, sales, and management. Able to lead

others under demanding circumstances and remain calm in stressful situations. Self

motivated, hard working individual. Enjoy working in a public environment and diverse

populations. Interpersonal skills are very well toned.

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Experience

Project Supervisor/Coordinator

Nov 2009-Currently Employed Southwest Building Systems Silsbee, TX

Responsible for the coordination and implementation of all Audio/Visual/Lighting related

projects. Projects include auditoriums, stadiums, schools, churches, and courtrooms.

Designer/Programmer/Sales

May 2008-Nov 2009 Brock Audio Video Systems Beaumont, TX

Responsible for Design,Sales, and Programming of dedicated home theater and

commercial A/V systems.

Lead Installations Supervisor

Sept 2007-May 2008 Technical Installations Personnel Atlanta, GA

Responsible for supervising installations of high-end multi purpose presentation systems

which include, projectors, speakers, motorized screens/shades, full AMX and Crestron

control systems, Intelligent lighting systems, and audio visual conferencing systems.

Recent projects include, system implementation for the Center for Disease Control, Cisco

Sysems Inc., and multiple Churches nationwide.

Live Audio/Visual Production

May 2005-Sept 2007 True Audio Visual Services Atlanta, GA

Responsible for the design and main installations of high end A/V systems. Including

in-wall, floorstanding, and rigged speakers, projectors, screens, mixing consoles, and

lighting. Recent projects are Live shows for Emory University, Red Bull, installations

and repairs at La Fitness health clubs and Barnacles Restaraunts.

Retail Management/Sales

Oct 2004-May 2005 Performance Car Audio Beaumont, TX

Responsible for meeting weekly quota in sales, inventory control, ordering product

for clients, shipping and receiving. Conducted product and sales trainings/meetings.

Held accountable for daily deposits, accounting, and paperwork. Performed

occasional custom installs as needed Hired on as a a sales associate and promoted

to Store Manager within 4 months.

Ford Park

Southeast Texas Entertainment Complex Beaumont, TX

July 2003-Oct 2004

Ran camera and grip for Live concerts and hockey events. Engineered audio

for private events.

Suburban TV/Home Theater Gallery

Sept 2002-May 2004 Beaumont, TX

Design, installed, and calibrated home automated movie theaters. Programmed AMX

touch screen controllers via PC for one touch operation of system equipment. Wired

homes during pre and post construction phases for TV, phone, internet, satellite,

wholehouse audio and computer networks. Responsible for occasional sales and

deliveries.

Best Buy Corp.

May 2001-Sept 2002 Beaumont, TX

Assistant Sales Leader in the home theater department. Responsible for sales, displaying

new product, conducting ongoing trainings and performance evaluations of sales

associates.

Attended numerous trainings in the houston area for installation and product knowledge.

Achieved #1 in the company out of 508 stores my last month and ranked in the Top 20

for the last 7 months consecutively. (Based on sales of product, warranties, accessories

and product-to-installation ratio).

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Education

Texas State Technical College

Sept 1999-May 2001 Waco, TX

Associates Degree of Applied Science in Digital Media Design

Silsbee High School Silsbee, TX

1996-1999

Skills

1. Vast Knowledge of A/V routing/hookup

1. WPM 58.7

1. Computer proficient: Macintosh, Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000/NT/98-3.1

1. Familiar with DMX addressing, and lighting programming via Martin

LightJockey

1. Basic knowledge of programming Crestron/AMX

1. Networking Knowledge: TCP/IP, IPX, Direct Connections, Remote

Access

1. Capable of Managing large groups

1. Microsoft Office

1. Adobe Photoshop

1. Adobe Illustrator

1. Macromedia Director

1. Flash

1. Dreamweaver

1. Basic knowledge of HTML and Javascipt

Misc.

1. Looking to establish a Career not just a job

1. Excited about working with a great team of people and succeeding at work

1. Make weekly business plans to set goals and monitor progress

1. Supervisory Experience including motivation and CSR evaluations

1. Familiar with loss prevention strategies and practices

1. Accustomed to working totally unsupervised and leading others

1. Conducted interviews at previous jobs

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