STEVE HEYWOOD
***** *********** ******, ***** *******, CA 91351 • 661-***-**** • ************@*********.***
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
** ***** ***** *** ********** in customer service industry; including sales and all forms of costumer
communication, client relations and follow up.
Generation of Sales Leads New Business Development
Customer Relationship Management Employee Management
Public Speaking, Customer Presentations Developing Pricing Structures and Bids
Marketing Materials Creation Graphic Design
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Owner – Customer Service – Production 1997-2012
BANANA GRAPHICS
Santa Clarita, California
Business development, sales, marketing, and production of printed goods and services.
Developed and maintained loyal client base, resulting in sales increase of 28% year-over-year
during 12-year span.
Forged strong working relationships with key accounts through expertise in identifying specific
needs and delivering appropriate products and services.
Analyzed expenditure data in reducing procurement costs in developing effective pricing
strategies.
Procured and negotiated terms with vendors and outsourced manufacturing.
Created pricing structures, sales/marketing procedures, formed bids, and performed customer
presentations.
Created and developed detailed office and production practices bringing cohesion between
departments and streamlining workflow.
Extensive experience creating documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in Microsoft Office
suite – Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Sales /Customer Service – Production 1993-1997
MOUNTAIN GRAPHICS
Lindon, Utah
Sales/customer service.
Established and maintained relationships with client base, utilizing expertise to identify specific
needs and delivering appropriate products and services.
Print production manager.
Managed all areas of pre-press and print production.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts – Communications/Public Relations
California State University, Bakersfield