John Traynor
*** #* **** *** **. Lynchburg, VA
acvyw9@r.postjobfree.com
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/john-traynor/66/349/710
Accomplished sales and customer service professional with over 15
years of distinguished new business development successes with
increased bottom line revenues seeks an opportunity in the Greater
Lynchburg and Roanoke, VA area with a solid organization where I can
make a positive impact. Background includes thirteen years of printing
experience.
Skilled in print, online and social media sales.
A consultative new business professional with excellent listening
skills.
Customer focused and conscientious individual who works well in a
team environment as well independently.
Adaptable to new environments and fast learner of new technology
and products.
Recognized as an excellent teacher, trainer with the ability to relate
to peers, management and clients at all levels.
Track record for award winning new business efforts.
Professional Experience
Unifirst Corporation October 2015 May 2016
- Lead sales team after only 4 months.
- Was at the top of training class.
Pinkerton Chevrolet 2015 - 2015 (June to October)
- Sold 4 vehicles in my third week.
- Sold new and used vehicles.
Alta Vista Motors 2015, (February to June)
- Scored perfect on certification test.
- Sold two $70,000.00 Ford trucks in one week.
Dex Media (formerly SuperMedia and RH Donnelley) Dallas,
TX 2006-2014
Dex Media, Inc. is a print and digital marketing company that was
created by the 2013 merger of SuperMedia and Dex One.
Senior Account Manager: Sales to local businesses in the Greater
Roanoke, VA area.
Develop and present print and online market plans for new and
existing clients.
Prospect for new business, retain/increase current business.
Voted MVP-Sales Training.
Led Q2 sales closes with 156 total new business wins.
Led SEO/SEM Sales.
Award: Video presentation.
- Developed superior business to business skils
Logical Choice Technologies Duluth, GA 2005-2006
Logical Choice Technologies is a developer of educational
technologies for students and educators.
Regional Area Manager-DC, MD, VA
Sold interactive white boards to Washington DC and Virginia Beach
Schools Districts
Mass Marketing strategies resulted in achieving sales to 12 school
districts.
Paxton Patterson Technology Education Chicago, IL 2001-
2005
Paxton/Patterson provides education and project based learning tools,
equipment, lesson plans for technology, family and consumer science.
Senior Sales Representative-DC, MD, VA
Winner: Service Representative of the year in State of Virginia.
Expanded sales to include mass-market accounts in undeveloped
areas.
Advanced Technology Consultants Northville MI 1997-2001
Advanced Technologies Consultants is the nation's leading distributor
of name-brand technical training curriculum, equipment and software.
Expanded territorial sales: 400%.
Increased sales from $110,000 to $3.2 Million in 3 years.
Questech Inc. / Bilsing Robots Farmington, MI 1988-1997
Questech provides quality hands-on products to Career and Technical
educators.
National Sales Manager
Managed network of 40+ sales representatives.
Developed student curriculum for students and teachers.
Increased sales 380% in 18 months.
Reduced purchasing costs: 38%.
Deluxe Check Printers
- Assistant Production Manager of Night Shift.
- With 34% of the employees, achieved 48% of total.
production through cross training efforts
- Initiated a press operator for every other press using
longer runs for middle presses resulting in less
production cost.
Skills/Proficiencies
Google AdWords Certification
Microsoft Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
Solid understanding of Social Media, SEO/SEM, Mobile Media.
Dale Carnegie Instructor
Education
Schoolcraft College, Livonia Michigan-Business/Business
Management
Dale Carnegie Leadership Training
IBM Sales & Sales Management
Xerox Management
References Upon Request