JOSHUA L. SHAFTEL
**** ******* **., #***, ****** City, MO 64111 Tel: 913-***-****
email: *******@*****.***
ACHIEVEMENTS ? Designed promotion concept for highly-productive
sales program.
? Engineered successful restaurant opening.
? Winner of the prestigious Bausch & Lomb Science Award.
? Served as Goodwill Ambassador to the former Soviet Union.
EDUCATION Wharton Business School of the University of Pennsylvania.
1989-1991. Major: Management Technology.
PROFILE A seasoned, dynamic leader who relates instinctively with
others and possesses a broad understanding of sales activity and customer
service. Bilingual (Spanish).
EXPERIENCE
2014 to present Acquisitions Manager for SBD Housing Solutions
Oversee the purchase of foreclosed properties. Research &
inspect prospective opportunities. Prepare "rehab" budgets
along with detailed profit analysis & visual representation.
Pitch proposed properties to international investors &
procure at auction. Attained company's highest quarterly
productivity to date.
2008 to 2013 Account Manager for Rightway, Inc.
Provided remodeling & structural repair solutions to
commercial & residential property owners. Maintained
oversight of projects by balancing client desires with
production concerns. Successfully managed pipeline of
accounts for solid repeat business. Generated highest profit
margin 3 straight years.
2003 to 2007 Sales Consultant for The Home Depot.
Sold home improvement services to consumers & small businesses. Prospected
new accounts, identified client needs & presented solutions. Top 10
percent sales nationally with acclaimed closing percentage.
Reached $1.5 million in sales in just second year.
2002 to 2003 Freelance English Professor in Barcelona,
Spain.
Attained fluency and familiarity with the Spanish language and culture
while teaching to business professionals.
1998 to 2001 Restaurant Management & Foodservices.
Managed an upstart restaurant ("Moscow Nights") with responsibilities
including pricing, inventory, staffing and training. Ensured the highest
standard of customer service. Built up steady repeat business.
1995 to 1997 Officer for the YMJA, a Worldwide Youth
Association.
Twice-elected Treasurer. Organized and directed numerous domestic and
international conferences. Supervised financial affairs of the
organization.
1993 to 1995 Marketing Representative for Elayne Scott
Associates.
Interfaced with over 200 of Philadelphia's largest law firms. Created
promotion materials for new sales initiative. Trained sales agents.
INTERESTS
Recording artist under own label.
Avid golfer and soccer player.