Sales High School

Rodney Bearden

Email: abpdjw@r.postjobfree.com

Address:

City: Dalton

State: GA

Zip: 30720

Country: USA

Phone: 706-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

"Being a 4TH Generation Carpet Mill Owner, Founder of 7 Retail stores and Born and raised in The Carpet Capitol of The World Dalton Georgia. I can assure you I know the Business inside and out. Here are some the many skills I have to offer much of which has been handed down from my family" High-performing Executive with 30 years of all aspects of the carpet, vinyl, tile,slate,hardwood,laminate industries. In-depth knowledge on Buying,(Running Lines,Short Rolls, Drops, etc.) Having lived in Dalton and being a 4 th Generation Carpet Mill Owner I have a in depth understanding of the Carpet Industry. In Fact our family Began one of the 1st Outlets for carpet in 1959. As a 20 Year Volunteer For the Carpet and Rug Outlet Council where promoted Dalton Trade internationally.I have a Long lasting personal relationships with virtually every Manufacture.I effectively align with and support key business initiatives. Build and retain high performance teams by hiring, developing and motivating skilled professionals by defining and by self demonstrating proficiency in staffing and training all sales agents to development a Ambitious eager sales force that would rival the Best in the Industry. Create strategic alliances with organization such as Designers,Builders, Hospitality, and the community as a whole.Certified through C.R.I.(Carpet and Rug Institute), Private Labels, Marketing, Co-OP Funding from manufacture,and branded Fibers producers.Excellent Communication skills,Impressive inventory control, I am a National Certified Product Service provider for GSA (Government Services Administration) Contacting on Local,State, Federal agencies procurement Jobs.I posses a impeccable track record of consistency in growth via Internet.I have been recognized by Many National Magazines,Newspapers, for my Design work, Marketing, and Knowledge of the Carpet and Textile Industry.I am a Innovative executive and Advertising specialist creating markets to service. Professional experienced in high-volume, multi-unit, retail and business operations. I desires a high-level position in a Aggressive environment. diverse skills allows me to empowering the employees carry out all directives of upper management that results in a solid well defined fully sustained Retail/Wholesale Floorcovering Store.I work as a team. I am very knowledgeable on the latest in products,manufacturing and have a personal contact data bank of some 3,800 Industry contacts, suppliers.I seek long term employment as to increase the sales,repeat customers,profits and minimize waste and cut unnecessary cost. I worked as aIndipendant Graphic designer for several Carpet mills (Mohawk, Lexmark, Patcraft, Artisans, Beaulieu,Northwest, Capel Rugs etc ) l I posses a in dept knowledge in sustainability,design,construction and from concept to finished custom projects for Walt Disney, Nissan,Casinos, Hotels,Condos, Tradeshows, and artificial Turf for Sports fields.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Georgia Tech, Atlanta GA 1/2001 to 3/1998 (Patent Law/ Mechanical Engineering)

High School Dipolma from Floyd Junior College, Atlanta GA 1/2001 to 11/2012

High School Dipolma from West Georgia State College, Atlanta GA 1/2001 to 11/2012

High School Dipolma from Jacksonville State University, Atlanta GA 1/2001 to 11/2012

Job History / Details:

Executive Profile

"Being a 4TH Generation Carpet Mill Owner, Founder of 7 Retail stores and Born and raised in The Carpet Capitol of The World Dalton Georgia. I can assure you I know the Business inside and out.

Here are some the many skills I have to offer much of which has been handed down from my family"

High-performing Executive with 30 years of all aspects of the carpet, vinyl, tile,slate,hardwood,laminate industries. In-depth knowledge on Buying,(Running Lines,Short Rolls, Drops, etc.) Having lived in Dalton and being a 4 th Generation Carpet Mill Owner I have a in depth understanding of the Carpet Industry. In Fact our family Began one of the 1st Outlets for carpet in 1959. As a 20 Year Volunteer For the Carpet and Rug Outlet Council where promoted Dalton Trade internationally.I have a Long lasting personal relationships with virtually every Manufacture.I effectively align with and support key business initiatives. Build and retain high performance teams by hiring, developing and motivating skilled professionals by defining and by self demonstrating proficiency in staffing and training all sales agents to development a Ambitious eager sales force that would rival the Best in the Industry. Create strategic alliances with organization such as Designers,Builders, Hospitality, and the community as a whole.Certified through C.R.I.(Carpet and Rug Institute), Private Labels, Marketing, Co-OP Funding from manufacture,and branded Fibers producers.Excellent Communication skills,Impressive inventory control, I am a National Certified Product Service provider for GSA (Government Services Administration) Contacting on Local,State, Federal agencies procurement Jobs.I posses a impeccable track record of consistency in growth via Internet.I have been recognized by Many National Magazines,Newspapers, for my Design work, Marketing, and Knowledge of the Carpet and Textile Industry.I am a Innovative executive and Advertising specialist creating markets to service. Professional experienced in high-volume, multi-unit, retail and business operations. I desires a high-level position in a Aggressive environment. diverse skills allows me to empowering the employees carry out all directives of upper management that results in a solid well defined fully sustained Retail/Wholesale Floorcovering Store.I work as a team. I am very knowledgeable on the latest in products,manufacturing and have a personal contact data bank of some 3,800 Industry contacts, suppliers.I seek long term employment as to increase the sales,repeat customers,profits and minimize waste and cut unnecessary cost. I worked as aIndipendant Graphic designer for several Carpet mills (Mohawk, Lexmark, Patcraft, Artisans, Beaulieu,Northwest, Capel Rugs etc) l I posses a in dept knowledge in sustainability,design,construction and from concept to finished custom projects for Walt Disney, Nissan,Casinos, Hotels,Condos, Tradeshows, and artificial Turf for Sports fields.

Skill Highlights

Carpet Flooring Expert

CRI Certified Specifications Expert

Certified Claims Litigator

Client account management

Showroom and Merchandising Trainer

Diversification and Point of Sales add on

Strategic objective,Marketing and execution

Public speaking Teaching Training and Development,

Professional Expert in ALL aspects of The Carpet industry.

Off-Good Buyer specialist

Price Negotiating 1st Quality,Short Rolls,

30 Year experience working with 90 percentage of all manufactures of Carpet, Vinyl Tile, Pad,

Personal Relationships with All Dalton,Calhoun Chatsworth Carpet Manufactures,Fiber Producer

Expert in All Flooring Products

Cheerful and energetic

Clear and articulate phone manner

Departmental Operations Management

Carpet Mills Product Strategist.

Promotional/Co op Specialist

Acquiring Exclusive products.

Problem Resolution(Claims)

Contract Negotiation

Transportation Logistics

Outsourcing Products

Commission Tufting

Creating Diverse Markets to attract(installers,Builders,Designers,etc.)

Marketing and advertising

Performance Evaluation

Non-profit management

Customer retention

Marketing and advertising Exceptional interpersonal skills

Strong sales-closer

(GSA)Certified Government Services administration

Articulate phone manner

Excellent time management

Team leadership

Core Accomplishments

Launched 1st Carpet Web-site in 1996.Launched 1st National Ad Campaign BUY CARPET DIRECT Featured in(Metropolitan Home,House Beautiful and some 34 National Magazines)

I was Featured in Money Magazine in 1993 "FLOOCOVERING PIONEER"

Featured Spokesman for Carpet Manufactures association on Bloomberg Financial. My Company was Spotlighted on National Television CNBC News with Diane Liberman resulting in processing more than 13,000 sales leads in less than 6 hours. Founded Bearden Brothers in 1986 with sales of 2.4 by 1996 sales hit 11.7 million we became The Largest Buyer o 1st Quality Carpet for Beaulieu of America sampling some 14,000 samples per year. I later was chosen to head up strategic marketing for all Beaulieu Territories, Reporting directly to Carl Beauckeart CEO Beaulieu Group, Beaulieu of America.

Transportation Founded Road-Max 1997 Started with 3 Semi Trucks-2003 Grew to 257 Semi Trucks and 673 Trailer Sold to US EXPRESS I have a impressive skills for any transportation needs, problems etc.

Professional Experience

March 2007 to Current

Center Stage Manufacturing Dalton, Ga

Executive Director of Marketing and Distribution

Trained staff of 10 direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of product. Defined strategy and business plan for the wholesale distribution of our products for National MAIL Order Catalogs.Directed and coordinated the production, processing, distribution Drop shipping of our product direct to our retailers customers.The Company was a success and is still in operation.

June 1999 to April 2007

Carpet Universe Mills Dalton, Georgia

Executive Director of National Sales

Specialized in strategic sales to Chain stores, Recruited new retail stores in sales sky rocketed at an astonishing rate. As Director proposed a partnership with a Major carpet manufacture to allow Carpet Universe to target the smaller accounts with their products being private labeled.Utilizing the many distribution centers this company had the transit time was cut by 74. percentage an therefore sales increased by strategically gaining market share. Carpet Universe Sold out in 1999.I remained on as a consultant to ensure the objective would continue.

March 1997 to January 2003

Road-Max Trucking Dalton, Ga

CEO Founder Specialized in streamlining Operations Logistics

Road-Max was founded as a Highly Cost effective mode of transportation targeting Dalton's Billion dollar a year Carpet industry. Instead of having a large building,dock doors, lift trucks and breaking freight down we did just the opposite We hauled only solid loads from point A-to B. We began with 3 Trucks 1997 and the savings and cost of operation soon became the #1 choice of preferred carriers. I called upon each and every account. Forming a honest personal relationship that grew just as fast as the company. In 2003 Road-Max had a fleet of 257 semi trucks and 675 53' reefer trailers (All of which was leased). Unable to launch a counter attack or match our rates Max Fuller of US EXPRESS purchased Road-Max. Few people ever knew Road-Max was ran and headquartered in 3 top offices of our carpet store in Dalton.

February 1986 to July 1999

BeardenBrothers Carpet&Textile Mills Dalton, Georgia

Senior Vice President Marketing,Operations

Spearheaded National Advertising Campaign In National Magazines Promoting The famous saying "Buy Carpet Direct and Save". Later in 1996 I redirected my marketing to a new medium the Internet. The web site would be well known as it was the Nations 1st Carpet website consisting of some 5,000 pages, in 4 languages that placed Bearden Brothers as a fore runner in carpet sales history as sales jumped from 3 million up to 15 million by 1999.The Bearden Brothers website was said to be ahead of its time..The increased popularity of Carpet Franchise stores,Buying groups would gain popularity as the many smaller retail stores lacked the buying power to be competitive and paid to jump on board in to ensure survival(Which came with a hefty Price) I along with my fearless employee team Launched The 1st Buying Group Based out of Dalton. After all who should know the business any better. The Unveiling of Bearden Brothers Carpet and Textile offered all the perks, products,and store layout for a small investment. We created Partners and the partners owned 100 percentage of their Business and we intern offered them the keys to "The Carpet Capitol itself".Implementation was simple and Highly effective and in less than 1year our partners grew to 56 independent stores Nationwide. Resulting in increased company buying power, cost-efficiency, increased productivity, sales and profits. Bearden Brothers would be purchased by a Management Group in1998.

Accreditations

Georgia Tech Atlanta, Ga

Advanced Internship Certificate Patent Law/ Mechanical Engineering

Professional Accreditation Award

Advanced Studies Academic Achievement Award

3.9 GPA Coursework in Intellectual,Design,Utility Patent Law

Microsoft PowerPoint certification

Certified inAdobe,Quirk,

Floyd Junior College Rome, Ga

Select One Business Administration

Business Formation and Structure Academic Achievement Award,

Top 10 percentage of Class

Coursework in International Business, Finance andAccounting,

Public Relations risk assessment control

Contractual Agreements in Business Administration and Management.

Product Design, Material Engineering and Design Engineering

West Georgia State College Carrolton, Ga

Select One Distribution,Logistics

Completed Freight Broker training program

Coursework in Transportation Management

Computer Applications and Marketing

SUMMA CUM LAUDE Award for Excellence in Academics

Coursework in Statistical Process Control

Federal Motor Carrier Transit export Regulations

Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, Al

Select One Economics,International Trade

Coursework in Public Relations

Coursework in International Business, Finance andAccounting

Accelerated studies in Business Administration and Management

Accelerated in Law and Political Science

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