Sales Representative

Timothy C. Bruce

**** ****** ****** ***** *** **-105

Tampa, FL 33625

TEL: 816-***-****

Other: 813-***-****

**********@*****.***

Objective

Results-focused management professional offering more than 10 years of experience in senior-level leaderships for global organizations. Recognized for ability to incorporate innovative management techniques, systems, processes and procedures to enhance business practices, increase productivity, and boost revenues. Talent for forging strong relationships with key decision-makers, other managers, as well as external clients.

Skills

10+ years in Higher Level Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Outlook

Able to work under pressure

Able to handle multiple projects at once

Experience in carpentry and construction

Experience

Vice President of Sales and Marketing

04/2011-01/2016 Time Warner Cable Kansas City, MO

Managed a team of 20+ technicians in the Kansas City region

Took sales from last place to 2nd place within the first year

Held 2nd place in overall sales for the Kansas City region throughout tenure

Lead marketing efforts in developing and selling new product packages

Trained field technician personnel through hands-on mentoring to support team growth and expansion

Increased profits and revenues within the first year by acquiring new and former customers

Responsible for knowing how to install cable properly internally and externally on the customer’s property according to company and state requirements

Responsible for inspecting the work of installers and contractors entering homes and business for accurate installation and/or work errors

Responsible for assessing damages caused by installers in order to determine monetary value for the client and negative lost to the company

Evaluated all training techniques of field technicians to improve methods and increase customer satisfaction

General Manager

08/2011-06/2014 Waffle House Kansas City, MO

Increased 45% of sales and revenues

Lowered overall expenditures by 20% increasing profits for the store

Managed 20+ employees for training, coaching, process improvements, and scheduling for store efficiency

Ordered store products for day to day needs

Responsible for handling payroll, store sales, deposits, and overall daily functions for highly competitive environment

Responded to resolve escalated issues for customers

Created and implemented processes for improvement of daily functions

Vice President of Sales and Marketing

08/1998-04/2011 Universal Forest Products, Inc. Harrisonville, MO

Responsibilities included sales, training, coaching, setting goals,

Responsible for traveling 95% throughout the midwest to meet with clients face to face

Set up new stores and demos for lumber and fencing departments for Home Depot and Lowes

Implemented training courses for new hires for cutting and building displays as well as building decks and porches

Responsible for understanding and knowing how to read blueprints

Responsible for knowing and understanding how to treat different types of building materials for longer use and last

1st sales representative within the company to achieve over a million dollars in sales within a year

Responsible for inspecting and approving/denying claims for possible defective products for decks, porches, fences, and/or lumber

Handyman

08/1998-12/2015 Independent Handyman Lees Summit, MO

Painted

Hung sheet rock as well as made repairs to walls

Carpentry

Electrical wiring

Hung doors

Fixed plumbing

Remodeled bathrooms

Trim work

Education

Master’s Degree, Business Management

Florida State University, Graduated 1998

GPA 4.25

Bachelors of Science, Business Management

Florida State University, Graduated 1996

GPA 4.00

References

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