Michael W Dutton
Kaukauna, WI 54130
Cell 920-***-****
**********@*******.***
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY:
40+ years of experience in sales and marketing over various positions and companies
Proficient in adobe and photoshop editing software
Proficient in Microsoft platform products
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
Strong ability to provide Customer Needs Assessments, meeting Standards for Services, and Evaluation of Customer Satisfaction
Significant knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products and services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems
Demonstrated knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, production methods, and coordination of people and resources within military and private sector
Familiarity of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media
Transformational leadership to motivate fellow employees to be their best
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Dutton Family Trust, Kaukauna, WI Jan 2000 – Present
Project Manager
Manage project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope
Coordinate and direct the financial planning, budgeting, procurement, or investment activities of all or part of an organization
Use sales forecasting or strategic planning to ensure the sale and profitability of products, lines, or services, analyzing business developments and monitoring market trends
Contracted with CEO's and owners of Square D which led to Kimberly Clark association, Ford Motor Company in addition to various Fortune 500 companies in marketing opportunities
Van Dyn Hoven, Kaukauna, WI Jun 1998 – Jan 2000
Salesmen/ Sales Manager
Prepared and submit sales contracts for orders
Maintained customer records, using automated systems
Answered customers' questions about products, prices, availability, or credit terms
Emphasized product features based on analyses of customers' needs and on technical knowledge of product capabilities and limitations
Achieved 95% or greater customer satisfaction every year within organizations of GM and Chrysler
Russ Darrow Group, Appleton, WI Jun 1996 – May 1998
Salesmen/ After-market Manager
Negotiated prices or terms of sales or service agreements
Visited establishments to evaluate needs or to promote product or service sales
Quoted prices, credit terms, or other bid specifications
Contacted new or existing customers to discuss how specific products or services can meet their needs
Achieved 95% or greater customer satisfaction every year within organizations of Chrysler
MILITARY HISTORY
United Stated Navy, Locations Honorable Discharge
Sonar Technician