Phone professional/ Manger
Resume:
PETER H. ERICKSON
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 49506
**********@*****.***
PROFILE
Accomplished in the fields of sales and customer service. Experienced in hiring and
training teams of salespeople and telemarketers. Competent and comfortable working
with a team, and equally able to accomplish tasks and goals with no supervision. Able to
quickly learn new skills and tasks, easily using new information to help others learn at
their own pace. Equally capable leading a team as following instructions under a leader.
Have worked with sales teams in every stage of development.
EXPERIENCE
REAL ESTATE RENTALS, Mancelona, Michigan
Self Employed (March 2012- July 2014)
Purchased and managed two rural parcels of land for rent and lease purchase.
Coordinated with local officials on zoning and usage. Helped in restoration of structures
on the land.
REAL ESTATE PURCHASES, Inverness, Florida
Self Employed (January 2011- March 2012)
Purchased and renovated a home for resale. Performed repairs and upgrades to enhance
resale value. Hired contractors for electrical and specialty work. Marketed and negotiated
resale of the property.
LOCATORS INCORPORATED, West Chester, Pennsylvania
Sales and Marketing (May 2000- November 2010)
Served as team leader in both sales and customer service. Advised customers on various
rental and lease properties based on specific criteria provided. Trained sales associates in
company protocols and policies. Oversaw sales and property service goals in four
locations on the East Coast.
QUITE CONTRARY FLOWERS, Paoli, Pennsylvania
Retail and Delivery (June 1996- November 1999)
Performed varied tasks required in a fast-paced retail florist. Assisted directly with
customer sales and service. Provided delivery services and coordination with cooperative
business associates.
SAFE OPERATING CHIMNEYS INCORPORATED, Reading, Pennsylvania
Sales, Marketing and Installation ( November 1988- May 1996)
Initiated marketing through phone, mail, and referral. Consulted customers on needs and
safety concerns. Met with suppliers of equipment and local code officers to ensure
customer satisfaction and safety. Installed jobs at sites upon issuing detailed estimates.
Peter H. Erickson
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BENTLEY BROTHERS CIRCUS, Hollywood, California
Sales Management Promoter (April 1984- October 1988)
Consulted with sponsors of fire and police groups nationwide providing cost-effective
fund raising. Coordinated television, radio, and print advertising. Hired telemarketers for
ticket sales, and collected donations for the sponsors.
T.V. GUIDE, Radnor, Pennsylvania
Sales Supervisor (September 1975- May 1978)
Reviewed customer subscriptions and renewed them as needed. Trained and monitored
new salespeople. Attended numerous seminars on company sales goals and procedures.
EDUCATION
ROLLINS COLLEGE, Winter Park, Florida
Attended 1982- 1983
Majored in English composition, Creative writing
RADNOR HIGH SCHOOL, Radnor, Pennsylvania
Graduated 1979
Honors in English and Writing
SKILLS
Basic understanding of computers
Experience operating cash registers and Point of Sale equipment
Excellent knowledge of food-related products, equipment and preparation
No criminal background. Clean drivers license.
REFERENCES
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