Manager Sales

Noah Plante

Columbus, OH . 614-***-**** . **********@*******.***

Accounting Professional, MBA

Pursuing Accounting Role: Investment, Business or Financial

Areas of Expertise

Change Leadership Team Building

Investment Analysis Growth Management

Acquisition Due Diligence Financial Reporting & Research

Possess a career signature FOR turning around underperforming operations,

rapidly capturing new markets and establishing operational best practices.

Transitioned from an initially IT career path to a business development -

strategic leadership role with particular emphasis in financial models and

business analysis. A quick study of new technology. Natural leadership

skills - know how to create team synergy from initially disparate groups.

"We were in the same MBA class... Noah is an excellent team player and a

very capable and intelligent leader. His financial expertise and his

participatory management style make him an ideal choice for any business

position." - Polly McJessy.

Professional Experience

University of Phoenix.

2007 - Present

Faculty

Accepted this position teaching Finance, Business, and Marketing courses

for the University.

Raven Technology. Cocoa, FL

2002 - 2005

Owner / Operations Manager

Bought and led the rapid turn around of this provider of computer

hardware. Reports: 15.

. Overcame the challenges of having an initially lackluster work

environment. Created open communications and team synergy - encouraged

ideas and motivated staff.

. Landed the NASA contract - putting Raven 'on the map' and leading to

other major clients, which included Nationwide Insurance and Disney.

. Completely overhauled the business model - enhancing gross margin by 54%

in 12 months.

. Showcased skills in change leadership transitioning staff to new

programs and processes streamlining operations and markedly enhancing

business performance metrics - including reporting, productivity and

customer satisfaction.

. Select Achievements:

> Increased operating profit 500% in 3 years from $100K to over $1M.

> Led rapid sales growth of 32% in 12 months.

Market2Market. Columbus, OH

2001 - 2002

Manager

Our core business was the recycling of computer components - serving major

computer retailer stores in the greater Columbus area. A precursor to the

role above with Raven. Reports: 5.

. Gained invaluable insight to effective business development. Learned the

art/science of communication with all internal and external contacts.

. Overcame the challenges inherent to filling the shoes of a well liked

predecessor - and turning around antiquated operations which had become

entrenched corporate standards.

. Select Achievements:

> Achieved 150% of sales goal - 2001.

> Scored highest ever customer QA surveys.

Education

Franklin University. Columbus, OH (2006)

Master of Business Administration - Finance

Curriculum includes: Financial Reporting & Accountability; Executive

Financial Solutions; Risk Management & Diversification; New Venture

Financing; Financial Consolidation; Managing Growth.

Franklin University. Columbus, OH (2009). Bachelor of Science, Accounting.

Saginaw Valley State University. Saginaw, MI (2001). Bachelor of Science,

Computer Science.

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