Robert Sturgis
Highly skilled and proven management, marketing, and sales professional with
an excellent track record of account acquisition, retention and team building in a
complex sales environment
Atlanta, GA
acd2ra@r.postjobfree.com - 404-***-****
WORK EXPERIENCE
Operations Manager - Partner
GreenWave Solutions - Atlanta, GA - 2012 to Present
Manage operations of residential and commercial painting, renovations, and home improvement projects.
• In depth knowledge of principles, practices and techniques applicable to all paint and renovation projects
• Responsible for all financial and accounting functions related to projects, materials, payroll, and marketing
• Conduct project estimates, color consultations, website maintenance (SEO), blogs, and other managerial
duties
Financial Advisor - Wealth Management
Merrill Lynch - Atlanta, GA - 2011 to 2012
Focus was to build positive relationships, solutions, and strategies with businesses, their employees, families,
and individual high net worth clients.
• Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor SM (CRPC®) designation, Certified Special Needs Advisor
designation, Series 7, 66, Life & Health Insurance License, and Variable Insurance License
• Convened with businesses, employees, and high net worth individuals on a scheduled basis to confirm
financial direction and ongoing financial needs
• Identified, qualified, and solicited prospects through referrals, networking, marketing, and cold calling
Independent Contractor - Sales Representative
Southeast, USA - 2006 to 2011
Successful 100% commission based sales professional with outstanding achievements. Oversaw all aspects
of the sales process from initial contact with prospect to binding of coverage and maintenance of account
relationship.
• Number one sales rep group in North America for 2010/2011
• Recognized by The Program/Burton as agency of the year in 2006/2007
• Successfully managed, merchandised, and promoted brands in a large and demanding region, traveling 80%
on an annual basis
• Significantly increased sales and number of key accounts between 2006 and 2011
Other action/lifestyle sport brand representation
- 2006 to 2011
Lifted Research Group/LRG (2010-2011), Four Star Distribution (2010-2011) Gold Coast Long Boards
(2009-2011), Dragon Optics (2009-2010), Killer Distribution (2008-2009), Nixon Premium Accessories
(2006-2007), Globe and Dwindle Distribution (2006-2007)
Retail Management
- 2002 to 2007
Oakley (2006-2007), The North Face (2005-2006), Sierra-at-Tahoe (2002-2003), Intrawest Resorts/Sonnenalp
(2001-2002),
Sales Representative - Dap, Zinsser and Parks for Key Accounts
Dap Inc - New York, NY - 2004 to 2005
Key member of the top eastern sales region for Dap Inc.
• Surpassed aggressive sales quotas by increasing in-store sales within a highly competitive category
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business and Management
University of Georgia, Terry College of Business - Athens, GA
1997 to 2001
University of Oxford, Jesus College - Oxford
June 2000
SKILLS
Marketing, Sales, Management, Finance, Operations, Microsoft Office, Salesforce