Sales Manager

Patrick T. Crissy

***** ****** ***** **** # * Fort Myers, Florida 33903 239-***-**** ********@*******.***

Proven performer with 25+ years in Business Management seeks solid partnership with organization that wants to grow and exceed goals. Multiple levels of experience include sales and marketing, finance, merchandising, and human resources. Committed to increasing sales and profitability, creating exceptional teams, and providing unparalleled service.

Key Skills:

Sales and Marketing

People Development

Merchandising

Motivational Coaching

Public Speaking

Team Building

Shrinkage Control

Financial Planning

Networking

Communication Skills

Loss Prevention

Improving P & L

Tradeshows

Negotiations

Human Resources

Problem Solving

Work Experience:

Senior Advisor, Caddy-O Products--- 2016 to present

Author- 10/2012 to present wrote novel, “Interference.” First in a trilogy series. Available on Amazon. Currently writing sequel and book about self help for small business owners.

Management Consultant (Principal) --- 7/2000 to present

Provide individual and group coaching to various organizations. Evaluate current operations for profitability and efficiency. Assess strengths and weaknesses and develop an action plan. IMPLEMENT action plan! Teach needed skills, facilitate teamwork, improve morale, boost sales, and increase productivity. Design and deliver workshops customized to clients’ needs. Give continued support through goal-setting sessions and follow-up assessments.

Client List Includes: (*See Letters of Recommendation)

Retail Organizations

Medical Practices

Manufacturing Companies

Publishing Companies

Educational Institutions

Advertising/Marketing/PR Firms

Technology Industry

Accomplishments:

Tripled client base of computer engineering firm, by creatively marketing and promoting their newest product, an interactive restaurant paging system.

Successfully coached son of manufacturing plant owner into an upper management position. He now runs 75% of operations and will take over upon owner’s retirement.

Re-negotiated diagnostic testing costs 25% lower for a medical practice, resulting in projected savings of $42,000.00 per year!

Created and Hosted a weekly one-hour Radio Program “Minding Your Own Business” on WCCF, Punta Gorda, Florida, 2005 - 2006. Gave small business advice and tips.

Published Accomplishments:

“Interference”, Novel, 2012

“Mind Your Own Business,” Harbor Style Magazine, December 2005.

“Top Ten Mistakes New Businesses Make,” Harbor Style Magazine, September 2005.

“Turning Employees into Business Partners,” Small Business Guide, November 2004.

THE Home Depot---3/87 to 7/2000, Tampa and Orlando Markets

2455 Paces Ferry Rd NW Atlanta, Ga. 30339 800-***-****)

General Store Manager

Hired, trained, supervised, and motivated a 150-member team of full- and part-time associates. Encouraged co-creative atmosphere. Evaluated and promoted managers. Directed daily activities of sales floor. Ensured effective merchandising of product. Maintained $7 million inventory. Drove $65 million in annual sales. Promoted company culture and created profits.

District Project Coordinator

Created and designed rollout of new Flooring program for 12 Central Florida stores. Coordinated district-wide remodels: planned resets, merchandised product, and trained associates. Created marketing events. Local sales increased 45%. Concept implemented company-wide. Average store sales across the nation increased 35 %.

Various Positions within Home Depot

(Performance-Based Promotions)

Loss Prevention Supervisor

Department Supervisor

Customer Service Manager

Administrative/Operations Manager

Merchandising Manager

Assistant Store Manager

Education/Affiliations:

Member, Horizon Council / North Fort Myers Commercial Revitalization Task Force 2015-present

Advisor, North Fort Myers Civic Assn. and New Business 41 Merchants Association 2015-present

Volunteer/Mentor, North Fort Myers High School 2015-present

Member, Gulf Coast Writers Association 2012-present

Volunteer, Tropic Isles Elementary School - Reading Tutor 2009-2012

Member, International Council of Shopping Centers, 2007-2008

A.A.S. Degree, Criminal Justice, State University of New York, Canton, NY, 1980.

References available upon request

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