Arthur Picolo

ac1qai@r.postjobfree.com **** E. Louisiana State Dr. Kenner, La 70065 504-***-****

ac1qai@r.postjobfree.com

Objectives

To obtain a challenging position as a customer service or sales representative with a company, looking for an experienced, knowledgeable, highly motivated individual to increase customer satisfaction and sales.

Education & Credentials

Nichols State University

Fall/spring semester Business

ABCD licensed by the state Fire Marshall. (Florida, Louisiana and Texas)

NICET level 4 certification (National institute of certified engineering technologies)

Level 4 certification equivalent to Associates

Geneva Conventions Identity Card (Issued by the Department of Defense)

For civilians who accompany the Armed Forces at time of conflict

Louisiana Contractors License

Experience

Self Employed

A & K Consulting

3527 E. La. State Dr. Kenner, La 70065

Contract Superintendent January 2015 – To Present

I & E Automation Contract Supervisor, responsible for purchasing, logistics,

scheduling and project management.

Machinery Movers of New Orleans

804 Distributors Row Harahan, La 70123

Vice President of Operations August 2010 – December 2014

Sales, marketing, estimating, proposals, contracts, project management and personnel.

New Orleans Jelly & Spice Company

3527 E. LA State Dr. Kenner, La 70065

Owner/Managing Partner January 1998 – December 2008

Sales, marketing, product development, merchandising, advertising.

New Orleans Jelly & Spice was a successful direct marketer of gourmet food products, catering to the convention, tourist industry and special events. Additional means of distribution were food wholesalers/distributors and retailers.

Southern Offshore Technical Services

River Rd. New Orleans, La 70123

Sr. Technical/Sales Representative December 1981 – June 1997

Distributor rep, equipment sales, service and inspection. Domestic and international operations.

Merry Go Round Enterprises (men/women retail clothing chain)

Towsen, Maryland (home office)

Manager/Trouble Shooter July 1976 – September 1981

Hiring, training management, sales personnel, merchandising.

As a Trouble Shooter supervisor, the objective is to evaluate and assess performance of management/sales personnel and operations.

Directive is to implement policy and procedural change necessary to increase sales productivity.

Skills

Professional appearance, well spoken, excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Ability to assimilate information quickly.

Extensive sales, customer service experience.

Management, team leader qualifications. Also the ability to be an insightful, knowledgeable team member.

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