Sales Representative

James Fitzgerald

Special Education Coordinator - Buckholts ISD

Roanoke, VA

******@*********.*** - 254-***-****

Sales Representative skilled in building relationships, negotiating and closing sales. Looking for

position as an Account Manager in a progressive company. Highly organized Self-Starter with twenty

years in inside and outside sales and customer service. Innovative and attentive to details with

outstanding follow-through. Talented sales professional who effectively multi-tasks and balances

customer needs with company demands. Effectively builds loyalty and long-term relationships with

customers, while consistently reaching sales targets. Dedicated Account Manager who is a detail-

oriented and congenial salesperson.

Skill Highlights

Self-sufficient Friendly and cheerful

Goal-oriented Brand awareness development

Detail-oriented Long Island territory Specialist

Proven sales track record Problem Solver and Decision Maker

Professional Value Offered

Led sales to grow revenue from $250,000 to $750,000 in 5 years and in three warehouses.

Spearheaded a remarkable "worst-to-first" transformation.

Handled the highest volume account in assigned territory.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Special Education Coordinator

Buckholts ISD - Buckholts, TX - December 1999 to Present

Sales Manager

APS - Houston, TX - May 1995 to July 1999

Built and maintained effective accounts receivable and cash flow monitoring systems.

Mentored, coached and trained 25 team members.

Oversaw the development and launch of Monroe Shock Absorbers and Wagner products.

Optimized the overall customer experience through Workshops and Presentations.

Outside Sales Representative

Kaffco Auto Parts - June 1986 to May 1995

Bayshore, NY

Responsibilities included: Building relationships with Repair Shops and providing them

renewal parts for automobiles they were repairing.

Monitored invoicing and statements, collecting weekly and monthly amounts purchased and serving as a

Liaison between the customer and the store.

Purchasing Agent

Rambusch Lighting - New York, NY - May 1983 to January 1986

New York City, NY

Supervised production schedules, production quality and on time delivery.

Defined manufacturing Performance Standards and reviewed the performance outcomes to set future targets.

Coordinated and developed new product design in collaboration with engineering staff.

Diligently maintained safety and quality standards.

Improved efficiency and productivity by eliminating waste and production constraints.

Collaborated with the engineering team to adjust and modify production equipment.

Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product

availability.

Completed key projects on time, on budget and with a high level of accuracy.

Developed and maintained strong and clear communication and rapport with plant personnel.

Liaison Agent

Argo International - New York, NY - August 1978 to June 1983

New York City, NY

Authorized G.E. Steam Turbine Distributor

Supervised material flow, storage and global order fulfillment.

Maintained accurate stock records and schedules.

Key member of Global Distribution operations team, which coordinated shipments across European

countries.

Processed customs, duties and fees quickly to release international shipments.

Oversaw special orders and after-hours, urgent shipping jobs.

Conducted monthly, quarterly and yearly inventories of warehouse stock.

Resolved service issues in a timely manner including coordinating and processing returns.

Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy.

Followed proper selection procedures as established by the company.

Worked at a rapid pace to meet tight deadlines.

EDUCATION

Associates in Business Administration

Temple College

2012 to 2013

Bachelor of Science in Education

Lubbock Christian University - Lubbock, TX

1978

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