MARVIN DUTTON
**** ***** ******, **********, ** 76426 Cell: 580-***-**** - ******@**********.***
www.captmarvin.com
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Self-motivated Professional Outside Sales Representative with excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong computer skills, with territory management and closing experience. Over 35 years of B2B sales experience in-person and over the phone. Organized Territory Sales Manager with 6+ years sales experience. Proven track record of implementing successful sales programs to exceed company goals.
SKILLS
Desktop and laptop repair
Sales analysis
Internal components installation
Self-motivated
Software libraries maintenance
Client development
Anti-virus solutions
Territory management
Strong communication skills
Developing local contracts
Self-starter
Customer service
Innovative thinker
Interpersonal skills
Patient
Researched sales leads
Anti-virus software
Management collaboration
National accounts
Networking skills
WORK HISTORY
04/1980 to 03/2013 Owner/Operator--- President And CEO
Applied World Technology, Inc.
Computer and Communication systems Sales and Service
Assisted the operations group with warranty service repairs.
Trained and promoted continued education for all onsite crew members.
Conducted research to address customer concerns.
Activated accounts for clients interested in new services.
Remained up-to-date on the latest technologies and solutions applicable to
company products.
Implemented company policies, technical procedures and standards for preserving
the integrity and security of data, reports and access.
Developed and implemented complex Internet and Intranet applications on multiple platforms.
Provided continued maintenance and development of bug fixes and patch sets for existing web applications.
Ensured network, system and data availability and integrity through preventative maintenance and upgrades.
Managed creative projects from concept to completion while managing outside vendors.
Trained junior members of IT team regarding network security and troubleshooting of data circuits.
Advocated for end-users to perform testing and problem analysis for server, desktop and IT infrastructure work.
Managed firewall, network monitoring and server monitoring both on- and off-site.
Maintained 99.9% uptime on company networks through careful and preventative maintenance.
Resolved virus and malware issues.
Installed software and operating systems on customers computers.
Restored data, operating systems, files, documents and drivers.
Built and repaired AT&T and AWT computers.
Traveled internationally to meet customers on location to handle hardware and software issues.
Resolved computer hardware and software, printing, installation, word processing, email and operating systems issues.
Repaired and replaced hardware, including IBM System 3 and AS 400 and all PC brands
Ordered necessary supplies and parts to repair malfunctioning hardware.
06/1975 to 04/1980 Regional Sales and Service Manager
Decision Data Computer Corp. – Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Oklahoma
Created sales contacts with on- and off-premise accounts.
Oversaw sales forecasting, goal setting and performance reporting for all accounts.
Built client relationships by acting as the liaison between the customer service and
sales teams.
Consulted with clients after sales and contract signings to resolve problems and
provide ongoing support.
Managed a portfolio of over 100 accounts totaling $2,000,000 in sales.
Consistently exceeded monthly sales quotas by more than 150 % by pursuing leads
and expanding the prospect list.
In the top 2% of sales representatives out of 35 reps nationwide.
Trained staff on operating procedures and company services.
Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned a reputation for
exceeding service standard goals.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints in an empathetic
manner.
Strong leader of customer support staff.
Updated customer orders from start to finish in an accurate and timely manner.
Effective liaison between customers and internal departments.
01/1970 to 06/1975 Senior Engineer
NASA Michoud Assembly Facility – New Orleans, LA
Troubleshot electrical equipment problems such as electro-valves and sensors.
Initiated a project management knowledge study and subsequently standardized project management practices.
Continually improved methods and procedures for processes, measurement, documenting and work flow techniques.
Rendered technical drawings and electrical systems specifications that exceeded company standards.
Spearheaded development of Quality Control and Management Department.
Developed mixed signal test strategies including the design and verification of instrument level diagnostics.
Modified and improved existing electrical drawings to ensure up-to-date technology and techniques are implemented.
Designed microcomputer controlled systems to give output decisions according to the input signals, increasing project cost prediction accuracy.
Implemented schematics, diagrams and written and verbal descriptions to effectively solve engineering project issues.
Completed projects by effectively applying engineering, technical and maintenance procedures.
Used precision test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, waveform generators and spectrum analyzers. Collaborated with engineers at the new product introduction phase to develop and verify design changes.
09/1968 to 11/1970 Site Engineer RCA, Navy Underwater Tracking Range, – Frederksted, St. Croix, USVI
Diagnosed and troubleshooted SDS computers and other range electronics.
Designed interface between Radar, Acoustic Hydrophones and SDS computer systems to facilitate three dimensional Tracking in air and under water with extreme accuracy.
Managed creative projects from concept to completion while managing outside vendors.
06/1962 to 09/1968 Computer Repair Technician
USAF – SAC worldwide and Viet Nam, EARTH
Maintained 100% uptime on SAC 465L communication networks through careful
and preventative maintenance. Set up and configured hardware and software on Air Force equipment.
Resolved computer hardware and software, printing, installation, word processing, email and operating systems issues.
Repaired and replaced hardware, including, printers, IBM input and output devices, teletype KSR 33 and 34, internal computer components, Univac 1050 computers and SPE storage systems.
EDUCATION
1962 High School Diploma:
Rush Springs - Rush Springs, OK
Oklahoma University – 217 semester hours Business Management
University of Nebraska Accounting
LSUNO Computer Science