Manager Sales
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GEORGE S. WEEMS, IV
**** ****** ***** • Jackson, Missouri 63755
573-***-**** (h) • 573-***-**** (c) • ********@*****.***
EXECUTIVE-LEVEL MANAGEMENT
President • Vice President • General Manager
Strategic, results-oriented executive manager with a proven ability to create business opportunities, develop
innovative solutions and increase net profit . Specialize in launching divisions and locations, international business
operations, turning around struggling organizations and producing organic growth. Easily identify corporate and
product-line strengths and capitalize on proficiencies to create sustainable platforms for growth. Outstanding leader
who easily communicates with employees at all levels and inspires internal and external teams to achieve corporate
goals and follow through with assignments at the highest level.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Business Strategy Development • Organizational Development • Business Re-engineering
Decision Making • P&L Management • Startup Environments • Customer Relations
Strategic Management • Increasing Revenue • Market Positioning • Data Analysis
Team Leadership • Mentoring • International Business • Problem Solving
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
IRYDIA PACKAGING • Scott City, Missouri • August 2006- March 2008
Startup flexible packaging company offering packaging film sourced from China to food, snack food, candy and
other users.
President
Lead all corporate operations, including sales, marketing, technical support and manufacturing. Liaise with Chinese
manufacturing partners on new products, order delivery and problem resolution. Conduct all business development
activities, initiating customer contacts, forming relationships, determining pricing, preparing and submitting quotes
and providing customer assistance.
Major Contributions:
• Established all corporate policies and procedures to enable a successful business startup.
• Developed customer pipeline from zero contacts to 7 companies in the final testing stage, 2 companies taking
commercial orders and multiple companies at various other stages of interest.
GREENWAY MOTORS AND GREENWAY PONTIAC OLDS GMC • Morris, Illinois • 1995-2006
Local-market auto dealership selling approximately 700 new and used vehicles annually.
Automotive Sales and Finance Manager
Provided sales consultation to new and repeat customers, preparing all sales paperwork to close the sale and
comply with legal and regulatory requirements. Up-sold customers on service contracts and other add-on products.
Counseled customers on financing and payment options and arranged transaction financing to close sale.
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GEORGE S. WEEMS IV • Page 2 • ********@*****.***
Major Contributions:
• Provided effective finance support to increase revenue per unit by 4%.
• Increased customer satisfaction index and maintained levels above 90%.
• Maintained the highest levels of sales operation support, ensuring all paperwork was consistently completed
within 24 hours.
ADDITIONAL HISTORY (full details on request)
GSW CONSULTANCY • Ottawa, Illinois • President / Principal
Performed various daily activities that varied with assignment, including partnering with clients to determine project
scope, identify needs and develop action plans. Led all business development and internal corporate operations.
• Improved client profitability by establishing new cost-center financial controls and obtaining and implementing a
new financing package.
• Facilitated the successful startup of a sand mining company by recommending receivables management
procedures, marketing strategies and financial controls.
CARUS CHEMICAL CO. • Peru, Illinois • President / Vice President
Developed all operational and strategic plans, while overseeing P&L, labor relations, regulatory compliance and staff
development. Supervised 9 direct reports and 150 employees.
• Increased net sales by 178% to $39 million, raised net selling price by 14%, expanded market share from 78%
to 85% and decreased manufacturing costs by 20%.
• Launched a new specialty business that generated 20% of annual revenue.
Career Note: Previous employment includes Director of Marketing and Sales with Lonza, Inc.; Vice President,
General Manager and Product Manager with The Richardson Company; Business Planning Manager with Gulf
States Paper Corporation; and various positions with Monsanto Company. Full details are available on request.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Chemistry
Pittsburg State University • Pittsburg, Kansas
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Pittsburg State University • Pittsburg, Kansas
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