Jason R. Ford
Buffalo, NY. *****
**********@*****.***
Objective
A position with a growth-oriented corporation where my knowledge and skills will have an
immediate impact on corporate profits and productivity.
Summary
Unique blend of exceptional technical skills - hardware, software and networking - combined
with solid business management experience and the vision to marry novel technologies with new
market opportunities. More than ten years of collections, sales and management experience.
Skills
• Extensive experience in team building and negotiation. Able to motivate and move a group toward a
consensus.
• Proficient with Windows Also: Microsoft Office, Adobe Products, PowerPoint and numerous other
software applications.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven history of solving complex operational problems.
• Detail oriented, strong analytical skills.
Experience
GEICO Insurance Agency Getzville, NY
Insurance sales agent Personal Lines, Licensed in 45 States, June 2013 – Present
Arlington Properties / Cottonwood Capital Winston Salem, NC
Assistant Property Manager, Maintenance Tech, Stratford at Hillcrest, June 2009 –
November 2012
Promoted from hourly position. Responsible for increased revenue through use of aggressive
city-wide marketing campaign, leases and renewals and more attractive property layout. Daily
operations included cash deposits, collection of rents, resident customer service and marketing of
property. In addition, responsible for general maintenance of property and equiptment.
C T C Furniture, PFI Furniture Ramseur, NC
Account Sales Rep, May 2008 – July 2009
Increased sales through many new clients, with local retail businesses. Responsible for
meeting and exceeding monthly budgets, adapting to an ever changing market, setting
appointments and heavy cold-calling.
Clear Channel Radio Greensboro, NC
Account Executive, WVBZ 100.3 The Buzzard, June 2007 – November 2012
Increased sales through many new clients, both with agency business and local businesses.
Responsible for meeting and exceeding monthly budgets, adapting to an ever changing market,
setting appointments and heavy cold-calling.
B and M management Greensboro, NC
Assistant Property Manager, Maintanence Tech. The Arbors at Landmark June 2005 –
June 2007
Promoted from hourly position. Responsible for increased revenue through use of aggressive
city-wide marketing campaign, leases and renewals and more attractive property layout. Daily
operations included cash deposits, collection of rents, resident customer service and marketing of
property. In addition, responsible for general maintenance of property and equiptment.
Bradford Collection Services Greensboro, NC
Collections Manager, April 2004 – June 2005
Managed employees, accounts and over 100 clients. Responsible for the collection of debts
for clients, maintain level of customer service and obtain new clients for BCS
Creditors Interchange Buffalo, NY
Collections Representative, January 2000 – April 2004
Managed employees, accounts and over 100 clients. Responsible for the collection of debts
for clients, maintain level of customer service and obtain new clients for CI Inc.
Education
Hilbert College, Hamburg, NY 2 yrs General Studies
3 Term Vice President Greensboro, NC Jaycees 2008-2010
New York State and North Carolina certified firefighter 2003 to present