John Redmond
**** ** **** ***. * Gainesville, FL 32608
Phone: 770-***-**** t Email: acrscj@r.postjobfree.com
Dedicated and motivated professional with a diverse background in Sales, Management, Operations, and Organizational Leadership. Years of successful experience consulting on multifaceted projects, streamlining internal processes to enhance overall productivity, and fostering positive relationships with a wide range of clients, colleagues, and key business partners. Consistently recognized for outstanding contributions to the bottom line and solid reputation for resolving complex issues. Commended for efficiency, priority management, and communication skills. Computer savvy and familiar with many modern systems and applications.
Areas Of Expertise
Consultative Selling
International Markets
Account Management
Business Development
Customer Engagement
Strategic Operations
Data Analysis & Reporting
Budgeting & Cost Control
Planning & Logistics
Marketing & Promotions
Advertising Campaigns
Training & Team Building
Project Coordination
Policy Development
Imports & Exports
Quality Assurance
Revenue Generation
Process Improvement
Professional Experience
First Coast Cranes LLC – Fernandina Beach, FL 2006-Present
Owner/President
Built a successful business focusing on the purchase, sales, and brokerage of industrial equipment
Oversaw daily business operations, managed inventory, and coordinated import/export logistics
Hired, trained, mentored, supervised, and monitored performance for a team of 4 staff members
Communicated extensively with key business partners in domestic and international markets
Developed online and print marketing and advertising campaigns to increase market awareness
Acquired 80% international sales and 20% domestic sales despite severe economic turndowns
Planned and implemented effective strategies to increase sales revenues to $200-300K annually
Redmond & Co. LLC – Atlanta, GA 2004-2006
Vice President of Sales
Responsible for promoting and selling heavy industrial equipment to domestic and foreign clients
Established policies and introduced successful strategies to ensure sustainability and profitability
Worked collaboratively with key clientele to identify needs and promote customer satisfaction
Coordinated online and print advertising campaigns to increase business and sales revenues
Helped company become one of the most successful heavy equipment retailers in the Southeast
Elliot Equipment Co. – Omaha, NE 2003-2004
Southeast Regional Sales Representative
Managed sales and promotional activities throughout a robust 7-state territory in the Southeast
Hired as one of the youngest sales reps in company history and managed key existing accounts
Prospected for new customers and successfully identified and secured new dealer accounts
Oversaw the delivery and setup of purchased equipment to help guarantee client satisfaction
All Crane Rental of Georgia, Inc. – Austell, GA 2001-2003
Territory Sales Representative
Communicated effectively with clients and prospective accounts in the greater Atlanta metro area
Presented on product/service features and benefits to successfully secure sales and rental contracts
Education
Truett-McConnell College – Athens, GA 1999-2000
Georgia Southern University – Statesboro, GA 1997-1999
Business Management