Sales Manager

Craig Lahti

Email: abpape@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** ****** **.

City: Wixom

State: MI

Zip: 48393

Country: USA

Phone: 248-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $40,000

Primary Skills/Experience:

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Educational Background:

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Job History / Details:

Craig C Lahti

2462 Wenona Dr., Wixom, MI 48393 - 248-***-****

abpape@r.postjobfree.com

Executive Assistant

Administrative and sales professional enthusiastic about opportunity to focus acquired skills to assist in increasing the efficiency and organization of an office. Highly motivated, efficient and skilled in a variety of office support tasks, including:

- Creation of press releases, blogs, documents, manuals, and whitepapers for internal and client training

- Writing/editing in a style dictated by mannerisms and preferences of either the intended audience or the intended voice of the article

- Analytical research and reporting

- Records & Database Management

- Service oriented to support coworkers, management, and customers

- Ability to prioritize and manage several projects

- Spreadsheets & Reports

- Scheduling meetings, travel, and ancillary services (ex. Tradeshow services)

- Meeting & Event Planning

- Proficient with MS Office programs

- Familiar with Adobe InDesign, and AutoCAD 2008

- Data Entry (50 WPM)

Experience

TyloHelo Inc. - Wixom, MI/Cokato, MN - US Subsidiary of TyloHelo World Group - the world's largest sauna and steam manufacturer.

Director of PR and Social Media, 2011 to Present

Sales/Sales Support/CAD/Document Creation, 2001 to Present

Hired to perform sales and sales support for Michigan commercial construction division. Read blueprints/specs. Provided quotes and support documents to general contractors. Managed several project schedules to meet needs across the country. Cross-trained on CAD for additional sales/technical support. Moved to corporate position for PR/Social Media. Manage Green program (FSC Chain of Custody Administrator). Create/update technical/training manuals. Write press releases. Update websites for 4 brands.

Results:

- Increased web presence and activity by 40% over last year through PR and marketing program for top brand

- Considered "go-to" person for special projects because of willingness and ability to learn new skills/information, and to see projects through on schedule, and, if possible, below budget

- Achieved FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) Chain of Custody certification for company to increase marketability on "Green" projects. Recently completed FSC annual audit

- Helped plan, schedule, set-up, and work tradeshows

Enterprise Rent-A-Car - Farmington, MI - Rental car agency

Assistant Branch Manager, 1998 to 2000

Hired as management trainee. Washed, cleaned, and rented cars. Basic marketing to insurance agents, auto shops, and commercial accounts. Promoted to Assistant Branch Manager.

Results:

- Increased Enterprise Service Quality Index (customer satisfaction measurement)

- Promoted to Assistant Branch Manager

Education

Central Michigan University - Mt. Pleasant, MI

BS in History, 1998

Activities and accomplishments:

- Admitted to Phi Alpha Theta, National History Honor Society

- Member of Golden Key National Honor Society

- Sang with CMU Concert Choir and Chamber Singers

- Competed with the CMU Speech Team

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