JAMES WALKER MORROE II
Montgomery, AL 36109
Cell: 334-***-****
abkjsc@r.postjobfree.com
Skills Summary
. Extensive management and sales experience
. Identified and capitalized on revenue opportunities in a variety of
business settings
. Cultivated initiative, leadership, and ability to supervise
individuals in fast-paced environments
. Developed and delivered presentations and speeches to a wide variety
of audiences
. Managed relationships with clients in a wide variety of settings
. Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite
. Ability to quickly learn new skills
Professional Experience
Bluewater Broadcasting; Montgomery, AL
Account Executive; April 2010 - July 2010
. Selling radio as a marketing solution to help clients meet their key
business challenges
. Obtain new and maintain existing station advertisers through
prospecting and client service
. Writing and presenting proposals promoting radio advertising campaigns
. Writing and coordinating inventive copy to catch audience attention
and best promote client services and/or products
. Coordinating production and managing ongoing billing collection
. Obtained certification as a Radio Marketing Professional and Digital
Marketing Consultant
Big 10 Tires; Montgomery, AL
Store Manager; June 2007 - September 2008
. Recruited to turn around lowest performing store in the district,
which was operating at a deficit, and it quickly became one of the top
performing stores in the district due to consistently meeting and
exceeding monthly sales objectives
. Managed the day-to-day operations of the store, including supervision
of 3-5 employees, payroll, scheduling and budget
. Customer service duties included providing information about
products/services Big 10 offers, and resolving customer complaints to
ensure complete customer satisfaction
. Managed inventory on a daily basis, and performed a detailed inventory
monthly
. Developed new sources of business, met with local dealerships and car
rentals, performed brief presentations on how we could perform service
and maintenance of their vehicles
Budget Car and Truck Sales; Montgomery, AL
Sales Representative; July 2005 - February 2006, July 2006 - May 2007
. Consistently met and exceeded monthly sales quota
. Continually in top three for sales each month
. Reconciled paperwork fulfilling lender requirements, thereby securing
quick turn-around
. Served as a liaison between customers and vendors to ensure complete
customer satisfaction
. Brought new business into dealership through different marketing
strategies and also performed brief presentations to future customers
Cars America, Inc.; Orlando, FL
General Manager; March 2006 - June 2006
. Managed day-to-day duties of 20 employees in areas of sales, finance,
inventory and accounting
. Increased sales dramatically each month by ensuring company policies
and procedures were being followed and implementing new motivational
and incentive strategies
. Placed, designed and proofed advertisements in trade publications and
radio
. Developed relationships with new vendors and lenders, as well as
maintained relationships with established contacts
. Implemented new computer program to streamline the financing process
Venturi Staffing Partners; Richmond, VA
Various Assignments; November 2004 - April 2005
Assignments included: Brown Greer law firm, Hamilton Beach, IMFG Marketing
and Diamond Healthcare
. Read and organized legal documents for uploading onto Intranet site
used by attorneys
. Prepared promotional brochures launching new product lines
. Adapted to new and different business systems, quickly making
improvements and increasing efficiency in every environment
. Assisted HR director with multiple clerical and computer tasks
Staunton Fruit and Produce Company; Staunton,
VA
Operations Manager; March 2004 - October 2004
. Directed 20-member crew in product processing, placement and shipment
. Organized and determined the most efficient routes for product
delivery
. Resolved complex issues affecting sales and customer satisfaction
. Cemented relationships with customers and catered to exclusive
clientele
Education
Virginia Military Institute; Lexington, VA
Graduated 2003
Double major: Bachelor of Arts, International Studies; Bachelor of Arts,
History
. Course work highlights: International Security Policy, Business,
Economics, International Relations and Public Speaking
. Language studies: German (Two years at VMI); Spanish (UVA Summer
Language Institute)
. Co-curricular activities: Army and Marine ROTC four-year
leadership/management development program; sports writer for The Cadet
Awards/Certifications received: Eagle Scout, Dean's List, 40hr HAZWOPER