Dennis Scott Hymes
Houston, TX. 77074
281-***-**** ********@*******.***
SUMMARY:
Highly motivated combat veteran, self made man with over 20 years experience in a variety of industries including auto
transport, insurance sales, deregulated energy, contracted skilled staffing management, video casino equipment sales and service
and high end automobile sales. Proven results in increasing sales volume both independently and by effective management of
sales reps. Strengths include ability to multi-task motivate employees, and ability to understand all aspects of a business
operation.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Talon Contracting Services, Deer Park, TX. 2011-Present
Houston Area Manager
Industrial Staffing
• Responsible for day to day operations, training of recruiters, sales training classes, office personnel, and all finance
decisions.
• Recognized as an Industry Leader in providing professionally trained welders, pipe fitters, Environmental
Professionals, and several other skilled positions. Working closely with some of the largest companies in the US. Such
as Shell, Chevron, USES, Fluor, Marathon, and BP.
• Started Houston office from the ground up. With monthly sales of over $150,000 per month today.
Rodriguez Insurance Agency 2010-2011
Insurance Specialist
Top agent for the #1 Farmers Agent in the State of Texas
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Licensed in General Lines. Health, Life, and Personal Property
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Tradesmen International Inc., Houston TX 2008-2009
Sales Manager
Construction labor support company specializing in construction recruiting and staffing serving over 100 locations.
• Recognized as top producing sales representative ranking #4 out of 400 field sales personnel
• Invited to serve on Regional Sales Committee as one of top producing reps in the SW Region
• Manage a variety of skilled trades including electricians, carpenters, welders and millwrights
• Work directly with contractors identifying and supplying labor needs per their specifications and
requirements
• Coordinate and manage from 50 to 150 men working at 10 different job sites
• Responsible for recruiting individuals for specific projects
• Managed and Coordinated Sales staff
• Conducted and held weekly sales meetings and was in charge of motivating and making sure sales
reps were meeting and exceeding their goals
SRJ Communications LLC. Houston, TX.
2005-2008
Signal Peak Enterprise LLC. Taylor, TX.
2000-2005
Video Poker Equipment Vendor/Operator
Managing Partner/Route Manager
• Responsible for repairing video poker machines in territory extending from Atlanta, GA, Tampa, FL.,
Montgomery, AL, and all over cities in Texas.
• Managed warehouse segment of the business which included buying, selling and servicing of equipment from
a variety of suppliers both in the US and International markets
• Handled all security matters and inventory which totaled several hundred thousand dollars
• Entrepreneurial venture during this period (2005-2008) included operating solely owned internet gaming
cafés which included responsibility for staffing, training, maintenance, sales, marketing, event planning,
location demographics, budgeting, payroll and all day to day operations.
David Mc David Acura, Austin TX 1998-2000
New Car Sales Rep
• Recognized as one of the top sales team members at the agency during entire time at this dealership
• Conducted intense self study of product line and increased knowledge of business by evaluating and
investigating chief competitors and utilizing that information in successfully promoting and closing sales
Finish Line Car Wash, Austin, TX 1994-1998
General Manager
• Responsible for all employee training, work scheduling, customer service and quality control of this high volume
facility
• Worked closely with owner managing day to day operations including budget management, advertising and cost
containment issues
US ARMY, Wackernheim, Germany/Ft. Hood, TX 1990-1994
Bradley Crew Evaluator
• Began as Bradley Crew member and progressed to Gunner and Crew Evaluator. Received extensive combat
training, among several other skills while serving in Operation Desert Storm. Served in Wackenheim, Germany
for 3 years and Ft. Hood, TX the final year.
EDUCATION
• Kaplan Professional Schools - Life/Health and Property/Casualty courses completed
• Licensed as General Lines Agent - Life, Accident, & Health. Property & Casualty
University of Maryland European Division, Wackernheim, Germany
• Various College Coursework classes completed
• Keokuk Senior High School graduate
• TWOA-Gulf Coast High School Wrestling Official
• TWIC Card Holder – Valid 19/APR/2018