Objective:
A challenging and rewarding outside sales position in a growth-oriented organization
which offers diverse job responsibility and the potential for advancement.
Skills:
Strong negotiating and networking skills. Personable, motivated, enthusiastic. Proven
ability to gain account loyalty. Excellent closing skills.
Experience:
Solar City Field Energy Consultant May 2012 till November 2013
Generated leads by direct marketing, special events, Home Depot booths as well as client
referrals. Licensed with the state contractors board and responsible for written contracts,
customer service, data entry into Sales Force and closed sales. Winner of multiple sales
contests and N.A.P.C.E.P. certified.
American Solar Direct Solar Energy Consultant January 2011 till May 2012
Generated leads by direct marketing, door to door, profiling prospects and setting
appointments as well as client referrals. Licensed with the state contractors board and
responsible for written contracts customer service and closed sales. Winner of multiple
sales contests and N.A.P.C.E.P. certified.
Dominion Enterprises/Trader Publishing Norfolk, VA. Senior Account Sales Rep.
November, 2004 to September 2010
Generated leads by cold calling businesses nation wide, profiling clients and effectively
presenting marketing and advertising both in print and online. Networked extensively
with clients to build successful business to business relationships. Negotiated terms,
closed sales, and wrote contracts. Recognized as one of the top 50 Sales Representatives
with recognition in the Generals Club with over One million dollars in sales for a one
year period.
A Gear Higher Glendale, CA. Sales Manager November,1997 to August, 2004
Managed 6 employees with upstart company in the cycling/health industry. Created and
implemented company marketing program, increasing sales by over 100%. Devised
marketing for new product line with aggressive direct sales program at trade shows.
S & H Industrial Tool Los Angeles, CA Account Sales Sept, 1994 to October 1997
Managed over 600 accounts, winning numerous incentive and promotional based awards,
created and implemented sales pitches that led to a consistent increase in sales.
Hinkley & Schmitt Los Angeles, CA Route Salesman February, 1989 to August, 1994
Maintained existing and solicited new accounts, maintained and serviced company
equipment, operated a 2.5 ton company truck, established a 25% increase in account base
and a 40% increase in sales revenue and won route salesman of the year.
U.S. Army Staff Sergeant September, 1980 to November 1988
Managed over 15 soldiers in over 5 diversified duty stations around the world.
Maintained over 21 AH-1 Helicopters, including maintenance, repair and inspection at
each duty station. Developed and implemented safety and additional duty programs,
enhancing operational readiness over course of Service
Education:
New Technology Training Institute Glendale, CA NABCEP Certification December,
2010
R.O.P. Technical Training West Covina, CA Computer Aided Drafting and Design
Certificate of Completion
LACC Los Angeles, CA General Studies
University Of Maryland Munich, West Germany General Studies
University of San Diego San Diego, CA General Studies