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Gardner C. Winstead
Objective My objective is to become associated with a company that will
enable me to utilize the skills developed in the classroom and
on the job, to expand my knowledge through new work experiences,
and to open channels for advancement.
Experience August 2007 - January 2014 MilliCare By EBC Carpet
Services Chesapeake, VA
Regional Manager
. Manage regional office and employees.
. Cold call potential clients for new commercial business.
. Manage and maintain existing commercial accounts.
. Forecast sales activity for upcoming quarters.
. Increase sales an average of 5% over the past two years.
. Recording record sales for Virginia Beach franchise for year
end 2009.
. Increased sales 7.5% in 2009 - one of only 8 franchises in
the country to receive an award
October 1987-June 2007 Midstate Mills, Inc. Chesapeake,
VA
Sales Representative/Account Manager
. Manage Farm Fresh and Camilia corporate accounts.
. Responsible for corporate account receivables and account
payables.
. Increased sales and distribution in the Hampton Roads area.
. Initiate cold call sales with independent accounts.
. Responsible for retail sale in Farm Fresh, Inc., Ukrops, Be-
Lo, Harris Teeter, Walmart, Kroger and Food Lion stores.
. Experienced in setting of new and existing retail stores.
December 1985 - October 1987 Nash Finch, Inc. Rocky Mount,
NC
Assistant Manager
. Managing of employees.
. Opening and Closing duties.
. Ordering of inventory.
Education 1982 - 1985 Atlantic Christian College (Barton
College) Wilson, NC
B.S., Business Administration with emphasis in marketing and
management.
1981 - 1982 East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
1978 - 1981 Rocky Mount Senior High School Rocky
Mount, NC
Interests Golf, Boating, Yard Work, Cooking, Ruritan Club Member, IFMA
Chapter President
Tips I am punctual, dependable, cooperative, and possess good
organizational skills. I work well with others.
Summary of As a Business Administration major, I completed all the
marketing courses available
Qualifications in the curriculum at Atlantic Christian. The marketing
courses included principles of marketing, retailing,
advertising, and salesmanship. I also elected to take my
college electives from the business curriculum, which included
courses in accounting, economics, and management. I completed
75 semester hours of study from the business curriculum.