Gene Jones
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http://www.linkedin.com/in/genejonesva
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Successful career in c onsultative sales, sales mgt., business to business relations and senior leadership
/ Extensive history of working with customer segments of corporate, higher education, healthcare and
government / Experience with helping customers integrate technology with interior architecture &
alternative workspaces /Strengths in team-building, s ales performance coaching, project mgt., corporate
account management, sales strategy and technology (Microsoft Office,Salesforce.com, lead activity
databases, etc.)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2012 CORT Business Services
to Present Territory Sales Manager, Virginia Richmond, VA
Creative Office Environments Richmond, VA
2000
Vice President, Architectural Products
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-responsibilities included management of sales, administration and operations for central and eastern Virginia
2011
hired to i mplement and manage start-up business unit / introduced construction and
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contract management disciplines into company/P&L responsibility
changed focus to Architectural Products Division in 2003 by diversifying into Sustainable Building,
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Raised Access Flooring and Modular Walls Systems
expanded geographical reach of business outside of Virginia territory by successfully securing
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major projects in Georgia, Illinois, California and Washington, D.C.
served temporary assignment of managing Charlottesville furniture group-2009/2010 (while
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also managing Architectural Products Division)
improved Architectural Products net profit performance ( EBITDA) from 4% of sales
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in 2000 to 13% of sales in 2010
1987 Price-Modern of Virginia Richmond, VA
to Sales/Sales Manager/Vice President
2000
marketed commercial office furniture solutions to corporate, government, higher education and healthcare
customers/promoted to Sales Manager and then to V.P./General Manager
m ultiple winner of Sales Excellence award
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responsible for managing key accounts for Virginia
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responsibilities included supervision of Design, Administration & Operations
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EDUCATION: Radford University Radford, VA
Bachelors of Science Business Management
COMMUNITY:
member, Northminster Baptist Church - service on Endowment Committee (Chairman), Finance
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Committee (Chairman), Leadership Council and as Deacon, Small Group Leader
community service includes Neighborhood Association President, neighborhood
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Swim Team committees, Habitat for Humanity and Hanover Schools Planning Teams
Eagle Scout
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