ERNEST E. ROWLAND
**** ********* ***** ~ Evans, Georgia 30809 ~ 706-***-****
OBJECTIVE
A position utilizing my experience and education in sales, management and
marketing with opportunities for career advancement
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
SALES/MARKETING
. Selling consumer products to new and established accounts
. Formulating marketing policies and procedures
. Creating effective sales strategies
. Introducing and merchandising new promotional products
. Establishing new markets for consumer products
. Implementing and coordinating promotional activities
. Assisting area supervisors regarding program plans and merchandising
of new items
MANAGEMENT
. Supervising and managing employees
. Handling inventory control and distribution
. Establishing short and long range merchandise needs
. Preparing job estimates
PUBLIC RELATIONS
. Serve as liaison between customers and authorities having jurisdiction
such as local Fire Marshall and police
QUALITY ASSURANCE
. Design, sell and oversee installations of commercial rated fire and
security systems that meet the National Fire Protection Act, American
Disability Act, Underwriters Laboratories and Factory Mutual Insurance
requirements
. Design, sell and oversee various construction projects to meet
structural codes and customer satisfaction
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CREADD CONSTUCTION, Independent sales representative. Augusta, Ga.
March, 2010 - Present
CLASSIC PAINTING CO., Owner/ Operator. Augusta, Ga.
October, 2004 - March, 2010
REALTY READY, Estimator, sales representative and supervisor. Augusta, Ga.
April, 2002 - October, 2004
COMMERCIAL SECURITY SYSTEMS, Owner/Operator. Greenville, S.C.
May, 1998 - April, 2002
ADT SECURITY SYSTEMS, Estimator, sales representative and supervisor.
Augusta, Ga.
February, 1992 - May, 1998
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO, Greeley, Colorado
B.S. Degree in Business Administration