David J. Lewis
( **** Pebblestone Court ( Orlando, FL 32826 352-***-****
( *************@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
An experienced leader with Sales Management, Operations Management and
Customer Relations successes. A verifiable track record in sales
production, office management, employee leadership, and bringing projects
to completion on schedule and within budget, thus generating company growth
through strategic planning, effective implementation, and thorough follow-
up providing World Class customer service.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Directing and Inspiring Others to Relationship Building
Excel Creative Marketing
Creating and Controlling Manpower Lead Generation
Schedule Brand Awareness and Product
Completing Jobs on Schedule Positioning
Completing Jobs within Budget Effective Prospecting
Effectively Manage Supply Logistics Consultative Selling
Price Negotiation
Recruiting Techniques Contract Negotiation
Interviewing Skills Asking for the Order
Hiring and Firing Successful Follow-up
Setting Performance Standards Territory and Account Management
Performance Evaluations Sales Training and Mentoring
Creating Meaningful Reward for Training Plan Creation
Outstanding Performance Sales Action Plans and Development
Implementing Corrective Action Time Management
Budget Control Dispute Resolution
Business Travel Planning
Problem Solving Skills
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Matrix Communication Services - Orlando, FL
Director of Sales and Operations October
2013-March 2014
Notable Accomplishments:
. January 2014 - Generated affinity relationships with Apartment and
Condo Property Managers in Central Florida to boost sales
opportunities.
. January 2014 - Contracted with Vrinxx as a Sales Sub-Contractor for
AT&T sales in Miami, FL
. December 2013 - Proposed Contracts with Sales Sub-Contractors in
Miami, Birmingham, AL, Atlanta, GA, Columbia, SC, Charlotte and
Raleigh-Durham, NC
. November 2013 - Created connections with State Employment Agencies in
Jackson, MS, Milwaukee, WI, and Chicago, IL to prepare for expansion
in each market.
. November 2013 - Expanded sales force in Orlando to boost production
and maintain stable sales force
. November 2013 - Recruited, Hired and Directed Training for new sales
force in Jacksonville, FL
. October 2013 - Created connections with Workforce Florida for
recruiting purposes in Central Florida, Jacksonville, and Miami
. October 2013 - Created lead sheets to make sales operations in the
field easier.
Recruited, hired, directed training, and managed the day to day sales
activities for Orlando, Jacksonville, and Miami, FL as well as Jackson, MS.
Maintained relationships and coordinated sales activities with AT&T
corporate representatives in Florida and Mississippi. Tracked sales
production and generated payroll for all sales and call center personnel.
Provided reports, written and verbal, to senior leaders of Matrix
Communication and AT&T liaisons. Performed employee counseling and
corrective action up to and including firing of the employees who did not
meet the minimum requirements.
David J. Lewis
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (Continued)
Devcon Security - Orlando, FL
Commercial Sales and Project Management March 2013-October 2013
Notable Accomplishments:
. May 2013 - Secured Fire Alarm Replacement Project for NBA City
Universal Studios exceeding $18k
. June 2013 - Prospected and closed contracts exceeding $70k. Project
manager for all installations.
. July 2013 - Prospected and closed contracts exceeding $71k. Project
manager for all installations.
. August 2013 - Prospected and closed contracts exceeding $89k. Project
manager for all installations.
Prospect and propose new commercial sales utilizing commercial fire alarm,
burglary alarm, closed circuit television, and access control systems to
meet customer needs. Propose additional services to existing customers.
Engineer and Project Manage the installation of fire alarm systems by
utilizing blueprints along with Life Safety 101, NFPA 72, State, and local
code requirements. Complete application, provide supporting documentation
and completed drawings for permitting as well as secure permit for all
projects. Engineer and PM the installation of all systems bringing jobs to
completion within budget.
Left Devcon prior to ADT Layoff. ADT acquired Devcon Security and does not
have a Commercial Sales business segment at this time due to non-compete
with Tyco Inc.
General Projection Systems - Lake Mary, FL
Operations Manager / Service Manager August
2012-February 2013
Notable Accomplishments:
. February 2013 - Instrumental component in assuring GPS the renewal
contract for T Rowe Price for the 2013/14 year.
. January/February 2013 - Directed new T Rowe Price facility
installation in Tokyo Japan in record time, under budget.
. November/December 2012 - Managed new T Rowe Price facility
installations in Baltimore, MD and London, England on time and under
budget.
. October 2012 - Assumed additional responsibility and control of
installation and service of T Rowe Price MMS Services World Wide
. August 2012 - Assumed responsibility and control of installation and
service of Government and Commercial Operations on Day 1
Managed the installation and service of Secure/Non-Secure Video
Teleconference Rooms, PA Systems, and other video systems for government
and civilian agencies around the world. Daily communication with end users
to provide customer service and maintain customer satisfaction. Created
installation schedules after verification of equipment availability,
coordinating the skilled technicians with the technicians in training to
obtain the most efficient installation and effective training of new
resources. Managed and coordinated the efforts of company engineers, CAD
personnel, code writers, technicians, and office support staff, forty one
direct reports in all driving the $30.3 million dollar company toward
continued success.
Laid off due to company budgetary issues. Please see my letter of
recommendation from this employer.
David J. Lewis
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (Continued)
ADT Security Services - Orlando, FL
Regional Builder Account Manager - Builder Technologies December 2010-March
- Southeast Region 2012
Notable Accomplishments:
. 2012 - Contracted with True Homes in Charlotte, NC to provide security
for their 600 homebuyers annually
. 2012 - Negotiated settlement with M/I Homes Central Florida and re-
established contract to provide security for their 250 homebuyers
annually
. 2011 - Contracted with five custom home builders to provide security
for up to 60 homebuyers annually
Prospected and forged new alliances with builder clients in Florida,
Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina markets. Conceptualized
customized security solutions to increase builders' profit through home
technology option sales. Coordinated the account set up process through
multiple channels within the customer's organization and within ADT
Security. Cultivated long-term quality relationships by working
collaboratively with builders at all levels: Purchasing and Estimating,
Sales and Marketing, Construction and Field Managers, Onsite Sales and
Select-Design Center personnel. Positioned educational and service support
through the Sales Assistance Program; provided training tools and
materials, equipment packages, and consultative sales training. Promoted
the ADT Brand through site visits, industry trade shows, Home Builder
Association meetings and vendor expos.
Laid off when ADT decided to close this business segment. Elected not to
stay with ADT in Commercial Sales due to their pending split with Tyco Inc.
and the many uncertainties that went with the corporate split. I was
seeking more stable employment.
Brink's Home Security / Broadview Security - Irving, TX and Orlando, FL
Regional Dealer Account Manager - Dealer Operations - November 2007-July
Southeast Region 2010
Notable Accomplishments:
. 2010 - Recruited 8 new dealers in 1st quarter. (ADT acquired
Broadview Security in February 2010)
. 2009 - Recruited 19 new dealers to tie for #1: number of new dealers,
number of systems activated
. 2008 - Recruited 18 new dealers
Prospected and recruited subscriber growth partners. Evaluate prospects'
business acumen as well as their alarm industry knowledge and ability with
evaluation of their system installations when possible. Worked with them
to complete the due diligence process in a timely manner with paperwork
completeness. Follow up with new dealers to evaluate my effectiveness in
the recruiting process and with all existing dealers to see if they need
additional assistance. Direct contact recruiting included on-site visits,
industry trade shows, alarm association meetings and vendor expos.
Laid off after ADT acquired Broadview Security and closed the Broadview
Dealer Program.
David J. Lewis
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (Continued)
ADT Security Services - Orlando, FL and Carrollton, TX
Commercial Sales, Resales, CSR September 1996-November
2007
Notable Accomplishments:
. 2007 - 135% of annual quota in 10 months. (Accepted position with
Brink's Home Security in 2007)
. 2006 - 189% of annual quota
. 1999 - Established relationship with Center for Drug Free Living and
expanded services to cover their corporate office and 9 rehab
facilities throughout Central Florida.
. 1998 through 2007 - VP Member of ADT Centurion Club
. 1998 through 2007 - Trained and mentored 21 new sales reps to exceed
ADT quota expectations
. 1998 - #1 in the U.S. for Commercial Re-sales. Attended ADT Club
Excellence
Prospected new commercial business using local builder associations and
county building permit requests along with watching for construction in my
territory. Maintained relationships with existing customers who expand
their businesses by adding new locations. Engineered fire alarm systems by
utilizing blueprints along with Life Safety 101, NFPA 72, State, and local
code requirements. Engineered burglary, access control, CCTV, intercom,
and point of sale systems using consultative selling techniques to meet the
customer needs. Met with customers who were closing their business or
relocating to obtain new sale as well as leave information for the new
tenant in order to obtain resale of services on the existing equipment.
Trained new hires on equipment used by ADT as well as the sales process to
meet and exceed quotas. Provided world class customer service. Completed
collection activities as needed.
Resigned from ADT to pursue better opportunities with Brink's Home
Security.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree: Business Management
University of Phoenix - Orlando, FL
Graduated with Honors 2006 - 3.96 GPA out of 4.0
Computer Literate
MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point)
CRM
MS Project (Beginner)
Military Service
US Air Force - 9+ years
Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
Community Service
ARES/RACES Member in Amateur Radio
ARRL Member
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