James W. Ward Jr.

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Ellerslie, GA 31807

Phone: 706-***-**** Email: abpzp2@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Highly motivated and seasoned sales professional in the Folding Carton

Packaging Industry. A knowledgeable, hard-worker with over 20 years of

experience. Extensive prospect list with impeccable references and

impressive industry knowledge. Looking for secure, stable company to

continue successful career.

EMPLOYMENT

Climax packaging, St. Joseph, MO

2011-Present

Senior Sales Representative

MNC PACKAGING, Opelika, AL 2006 - 2011

. Working as independent broker.

Malnove Inc, Jacksonville, FL 2002 - 2006

Senior Sales Representative/Packaging

. $2,000,000 in Sales

. Implemented procedures that reduced operating cost, improved quality,

productivity and increased profitability.

. Over 20% contribution while company average was less than 10%.

. Selling to consumer goods manufacturer, fine candy and fancy food

companies.

. Responsible for negotiating annual contracts with several national

companies.

Simkins industries, New Haven, CT 1995 - 2002

Senior Sales Representative/Packaging -Southwest Georgia/Southeast Alabama

. $2,000,000 in Sales

. Implemented procedures that reduced operating cost, improved quality,

productivity and increased profitability.

. Most profitable business in company.

. Sold to electronic companies and consumer goods manufacturers in the

Southeast.

. Responsible for negotiating annual contracts with several national

companies

Shorewood Packaging, New York, NY 1993 - 1995

Sales Representative -Southwest Georgia/Southeast Alabama

. Sold over $1,500,000 to tobacco, consumer goods and fancy foods

industries. Worked out of Atlanta and sales were to be directed to

Shorewood's Andalusia, Alabama plant.

All state Packaging, Opelika, AL 1985 - 1993

Sales Manager

. $4.5 Million in sales

. Received company's highest sales award four years in a row.

. Sold above volume in folding cartons and managed sales department.

Education

Auburn University, Auburn, AL 1979 - 1981

Columbus State University, Columbus GA 1981

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