Sales Manager

Darwin Smith

Email: abpmst@r.postjobfree.com

Address:

City: Arlington

State: TX

Zip: 76018

Country: USA

Phone: 972-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

Retail sales with management experience and exceptional people skills. I am versed in consumer products and building material. Having experience in consumers, products sales, new home sales and building material sales. I desires a challenging role in sales or management.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Old Dominion University, Norfolk VA 1/2001 to 5/1967 (Phys. ED)

Job History / Details:

Professional Profile

Retail sales with management experience and exceptional people skills. I am versed in consumer products and building material. Having experience in consumers, products sales, new home sales and building material sales. I desires a challenging role in sales or management.

Qualifications

As a Professional sales associate at Home Depot, I lead the team in sales for a 24 month period. Having experience in the building trades I was able to visit work sights and provide guidance on materials, creative solutions to unique problems.

I was self employed as a ceramic tile and stone contractor for 20 years. I also traveled to Russia and trained 50 general labor in tile, stone and paver setting.

I paid my way through college working for plumbing contractors and obtained my journeyman's card.

Relevant Experience

At Home Depot I evaluated plans for projects and did estimates of material required ensure completion of the project.

As a contractor I advised builders and home owners on architectural requirements, provide guidance on materials and recommended methods that would ensure a quality finished product. Never having worked for another contractor, I researched methods and materials to to train myself. As an Army Officer, prepared plans and reports from the Commander, lead a Special weapons Team, trained U.S. and allied troops, identified problem areas in training and established procedures established operating guidelines to solve observed shortfalls. As an adviser to RVN troops I insured compliance with rules of engagement and international law.

Experience

June 2005 to August 2009

Home Depot Arlington, TX

Professional sales associate

Sold Bulk building materials to builders, contractors and consumers. Provided materials lists, prepared proposals and bids to complete a wide range of projects. Visited work sites to estimate materials and consulted with contractors and consumers on budget and materials.

May 1999 to June 2005

Lowes Arlington and Dallas, TX

Department Manager

As department manager I insured coverage for sales and department appearance. I trained associates in department procedures and products. During my time there I managed the plumbing, hardware, cabinets and appliance departments. In each Department I was able to increase sales always meeting budget.

December 1979 to May 1999

The Tilesmith Arlington, TX

Owner Operator

As a self employed contractor, I located, estimated, sold and completed many types of tile and stone jobs. I advised customers on materials and installation methods that conformed to established standards. I ired and trained people as needed to complete the projects. For a six month period

I traveled to Russia to train and manage locals who had no skill in the tile trade.

Education

Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA

Bachelor of Science Phys. ED

While at Old Dominion, I lettered in baseball, track and cross country.

Affiliations

I served in the U.S. Army from !967 through 1971. As an enlisted man, I completed Basic, Infantry and Airborne Training, reaching the rank of Sgt. E5. I then Completed Artillery Officers Candidate School, Air Defense, Special Weapons and Ranger School. My assignments were as Battalion Adjutant, Special Weapons Commander and in Vietnam I was Company commander, Military Adviser and General staff as Operations and Reports Officer.

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