Sales Training
Resume:
Tom Strickland
Sales/Business Development/Consultant/Safety and Product Training/Management
Wagoner, OK
*****@*******.*** - 918-***-****
I would offer a wealth of experience across the entire spectrum of Sales and Management functions:
Director of Sales Specialized Oilfield Services-4 years
Sales for Public Traded Oilfield company Sub Surface Tools-2 years
Independent Oilfield Sales Consultant-3 years
Oilfield Sales locations and areas worked-OK-TX-KS-AR-ND-MT-CO-WY-PA-OH
Direct Knowledge of all phases of Oilfield Drilling Completion Production Upstream-Safety Services
Experienced in Development of Product Sales Techniques/Uses
Experienced working with ISO 9001 Companies
Experienced Energy Auditor throughout United States
Trained in “Cross-Functional “ Team Sales vs. Job Sales”
Facilitated Training Programs/ Presentations,/Speeches throughout United States
National Teacher Award Winner/Oklahoma Teacher Award Winner
Directed and Conducted performance evaluation, defining short and long range needs, established goals,
and drafted plans for quality improvement process to follow
Designed, coordinated, implemented and installed Energy Management Programs
Highlights of my career include:
22 years educational experience as Public School Superintendent, Principal, Teacher.
9 years Independent Owner/Consultant/Sales for multi-level Oil-Field companies. Expertise in Sales and
Sales Management
Oklahoma State Superintendent Advisory Committee. Three years.
Direct responsibility of Consultant of Energy Conservation Program with a total budget of 7.2 Million dollars.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sales/Business Development/Consultant and Owner/Safety and Product Training
247 Safety Services, Inc., Sp ecialized Oilfield Services, ALOT, Inc., Sub Surface Tools, Inc. - Tulsa,
OK - March 2002 to December 2013
• 247 Safety Services, Inc., Specialized Oilfield Services Inc., Sub Surface Tools, Inc., Strickland 2000
Consulting, Inc.,
• Sales/Business Development/Consultant and Owner/Safety and Product Training
• Consulting Company/ Energy Management Company/Federal State Auditing/Safety Services
• Inola and Freedom Public Schools, 5 Years, Superintendent w/165 staff/1400 students
• Walters Public Schools, Alex Public Schools, 17 Years, Principal/Teacher
• Oklahoma Department of Vocational Technical Education, 3 Years, Director
EDUCATION
MS of Ed. in Education/Biology/Science/Technology/Administration
University of Oklahoma - Norman, OK
1999 to 2001
B.S. in Agriculture Education, General Science, Teaching Certificate
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY - Stillwater, OK
1974 to 1978
SKILLS
QUALIFIED BY: •22 years progressive leadership/communication/teaching/training and administrative
experience in public schools operation. •9 years Owner/Consultant/Sales within the Oilfield Services. •Worked
and developed programs in all major plays. •Worked with companies that were ISO 9001 Certified. •Developed
strong dedicated Oilfield Sales Programs with strong emphasis in planning, organizing, coordinating,
directing, and evaluating programs. •Well versed in interdisciplinary project management, problem solving,
and communications. •Knowledgeable about regulatory standards, federal programs, quality assurance. •A
highly motivated, personal investment strategist with successful results in developing and implementing
concepts, strategies, and facilitating personal and corporate growth. PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
•Understanding of Down Hole, Surface Products and services, Drilling Products and services, Completion
Products and services, Production Products and services, Upstream and Service Products •Established
and directed Sales Programs in Major Oilfield Plays across United Sates. •Conducted over 100 Energy
Audits with the Wal-Mart organization. •Experienced in inplematation, installation, and training in energy
management systems •Directed protocol and monitored guidelines/procedures for sales expansions and
directions. •Redefined and streamlined the design, implementation, and effective operations. •Designed and
developed an Energy program to qualify for the Federal/State Programs. •Designed “Turnkey” Training
Programs in Corporate settings.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND COMMITTEES:
Note: Selected few presentations of over the 100 that was presented.
• Selected by the Oklahoma Department of Education to present “Developing Strategies to Maximize Program
Effectiveness” at the 21st Century Community Learning Center State Meeting. 12/01.
• Selected by the Oklahoma Department of Education to serve as an Advisor on the “Character Education
Advisory Committee”. 8/01.
• Selected by the Oklahoma Department of Education to serve as an Advisor on the “Advanced Placement
(AP) Advisory Committee”. 3/01.
• Selected by State Superintendent Garrett to Task Force “Internet-Based Instruction”. 10/00.
• Selected by the Oklahoma Department of Education to present “School and Community Relations” to
Superintendent Class of 2000. 2/00.
• Selected by the Oklahoma Department of Education to present “School and Community Relations” to
Superintendent Class of 1999. 2/99.
• Selected by the National Service-Learning Association to present “Flat Broke Unfunded” at the 1999
National Conference in San Jose, CA. 12/98.
• Selected by the Consortium for School Networking Association to present “Cimarron Valley Partnership” at
the 1999 National Convention in Washington, D.C. 10/98.
• Selected by the Oklahoma Community Education Association to represent the Oklahoma delegation at the
1998 National Community Education Conference in San Diego, CA. 12/98.
• Selected by State Superintendent Sandy Garrett to serve on Superintendent’s Advisory Team. 10/98.
• Selected by the Oklahoma Department of Education to present “School/Community Partnerships” at the 1998
Oklahoma Administrators’ Annual Leadership Conference in Tulsa, OK. 6/98.
• Selected by the Oklahoma Department of Vocational Technical Education (ODVTE) to attend the “Total
Quality Management” Conference at Denver, CO.
• Completed and facilitated “Quality Oklahoma” training at ODVTE Stillwater, OK. 2/94.
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