Manager Sales
Resume:
William A Holland III
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Harrison, Tennessee 37341
Cell Phone: 423-***-****
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Professional Objective
Career position in Management, Human Resources or Public Relations with a
progressive
organization where I will have the opportunity to utilize my experience and
expertise or perhaps be challenged with a new situation where I can gain
additional skills.
Strengths And Qualifications
I am a very motivated optimistic quick learner who enjoys a challenge and
excels at whatever situation I find myself in. Whether it be Retail
Management, Sales Management or Non-Profit Management or Restaurant
Management I am a people person who understands the importance of a strong
Team atmosphere and assisting team players to excel in their positions.
Extensive management, non profit management, public relations, human
resources development and operations management experience which includes:
Hiring, training and development of staff and employees.
Development of client base-Leads.
Consulting with clients on needs and specifications.
Budgeting and revenue forecasting
Inventory Control.
Sales and sales management.
Customer Service / Client relations.
Credit and collections.
Safety and risk management.
Non Profit Management and Finances
Professional Experience
March 2004 to present, Economic Dev. Director, Associate Director / The
Bethlehem Center
Hired at Bethlehem Center to develop and run the Economic Development
Center. Responsibilities included budgeting, development and teaching of
training classes such as Home buyer education, Small Business and
Entrepreneur training and Financial Fitness classes.
In 2006 was asked, due to reduction in personnel to become Financial
Officer and Business Manager. Overseeing all financial, operational and
Business issues of the Bethlehem Center.
In 2008 was asked to continue to be Financial Officer and Associate
Director. Duties included overseeing all Bethlehem Center operations as
right hand man to Executive Director.
William A Holland III
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January 2002 to March 2004, Commercial Accounts Representative, ADS Alarms
Called on local businesses to propose, sell and set up installation for
Commercial fire and
Burglar alarms and camera systems. Developed my own leads and designed
systems for the
business location.
Aug. 95 to January 2002, Area Sales Manager / Distributor, MasterGuard
I conducted 2 weekly dinner programs to inform families on Home fire
safety.
These programs furnish leads for individual in home sales appointments. In
1996 through 2002,
finished in top 5 in sales in the Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee
Region and in the top 25
Nationally. Was also in the top 3 in the Nation as Sales Manager for 4 out
of 6 years.
Dec. 92 to July 95, Area Manager, Olan Mills Portrait Studios
Responsible for the overall operation of the Chattanooga Tn., North Georgia
Studios.
Increased the Sales volume from $1.6 million in 1992 to $2.2 million in
1994. Amounting to a
37% increase over two years with 150 employees. The Chattanooga area
became one of the top
producing areas in the entire Olan Mills Company.
Sept 90 to Dec 92, Metro Manager, Olan Mills Portrait Studios
Responsible for the overall operations of the Central Florida Area Olan
Mills Studios.
Was the understudy of the Area Manager. Central Florida was the top
producing area in the Olan
Mills company with over $6.5 million in sales annually. Was promoted to
Area Manager for the Chattanooga, Tn., North Georgia Area.
Jan 90 to Sept 90, Portrait Sales Consultant/Studio Manager, Olan Mills
Portrait Studios
Responsible for the selling of portraits, was quickly promoted to Studio
Manager. Duties included
the management of an Olan Mills Studio. Hiring, training Portrait sales.
Due to Management success,
was quickly promoted to Metro Manager.
June 87 to Jan 90, District Manager, Pan American Linen, Co.
Responsible for coordinating all sales and operations for 12 routes in the
Central Florida market.
Duties included new business development, coordination of services,
customer / client relations,
account receivable collections, record keeping, budgeting and inventory
control. Hired, trained
and supervised a staff of 60 employees.
? Consistently rated among top two offices in the State of Florida for
sales.
? Received recognition for exceeding all other District Managers in the
state.
Education And Training
Bachelor Science, Marketing / Advertising
Bachelor Business Administration
University of Central Florida
Graduated in July 1982
Masters Degree, Christian Ministry
North Tennessee Bible Institute
Graduated in April 2006
Eagle Scout, B.S.A - 1974
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