DAVID E. SPRAGGS
*** ***** **** ***** ( Paducah, KY 42001 ( 270-***-****
Email : ********@*****.***
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
. Over 23 years of combined experience in public relations, management, and
sales.
. Built strong business rapport and community relationships throughout
Kentucky.
. Exceptional communicator with dynamic interpersonal skills to address
diverse audiences.
. Supervised and trained personnel in marketing, merchandising, and
customer service.
. Managed over 75 accounts ranging in value from $1,000 - $50,000 for a
national company.
. Proven ability to succeed and achieve outstanding results at various
organizational levels.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Account Executive - Ameresco, Inc., Louisville, KY 2008 - 2009
. Represented the nations largest independent energy solutions company in
Kentucky.
. Successfully targeted and contacted key decision makers and developed
positive relationships to secure the sale of Ameresco offerings.
. Developed thorough knowledge of energy industry, trends and issues to
ensure full discovery and understanding of customer's primary business
goals, operations, challenges and requirements.
West Kentucky District Director - Office of the Governor, Frankfort, KY
2004 - 2008
. Represented the Governor and implemented his community outreach program
in West KY.
. Built and maintained valued relationships with local officials and
community leaders.
. Maintained regular office hours enabling constituents to communicate
issues and concerns.
. Prepared and submitted weekly reports to the Governor highlighting
significant activities.
. Recommended and advanced events visits for the Governor's attendance.
Regional Director, The College Partnership, Denver, CO
2003 - 2004
. Recruited and trained college enrollment counselors in effective
marketing techniques.
. Presented college planning workshops which involved six presentations per
weekend.
. Instructed counselors in Federal Trade Commission compliance guidelines,
ethical standards, and professionalism.
Community Advocate, Hickman County Health Council, Clinton, KY
2002 - 2003
. Launched a health system awareness campaign for the Hickman County Health
Council.
. Recruited health council members to develop, fund, and sustain a county
health plan.
. Facilitated meetings with government officials and citizens to
collaborate initiatives.
. Orchestrated community awareness program through media and public
speaking events.
District Sales Manager, CBK Ltd, Union City, TN
2001 - 2002
. Successfully managed and increased accounts profitability for a national
import wholesaler.
. Proved a consistent performer as evidenced by revitalization of over 20
inactive accounts.
. Negotiated and obtained collections for payment on past due account
balances.
. Used refined salesmanship skills to open new wholesale accounts.
Sales Manager, Five Seasons Mens Shop, Union City, TN
1987 - 2001
. Traveled to major US cities to purchase merchandise for an upscale retail
store.
. Negotiated contract terms, purchase prices, delivery dates, and payments
with suppliers.
. Supervised 4 - 5 employees in store operations and delivering genuine
customer service.
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EDUCATION
. Business and Paralegal Studies, Brannon Business Institute, Paducah, KY
. Diploma, Hickman County High School, Clinton, KY Proficient in Microsoft
Word, Excel and Outlook
. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook