Douglas Ashcraft

Sales Consultant - Empire Today

Lebanon, OH 45036

acy599@r.postjobfree.com

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I am seeking new career challenges to pursue a career field that will utilize

my education and experience. I am willing to relocate.

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Sales Consultant

Empire Today - 2015-07 - Present

I make in-home sales and consultative calls to help clients determine the best flooring product(s) to meet their design and flooring needs. I then

diagram and measure in order to prepare an estimate before closing the sale and scheduling installation according to the available dates. I have

closed over 80% of the clients I have called upon. I also follow-up to ensure their satisfaction and get referrals; as well as networking with business contacts in the territory.

Recipient of the Circle of Excellence award in Recognition of Outstanding

Sales Performance 1st Quarter 2016

Independent Sales Agent

Future Payment Technologies - 2015-02 - 2015-04

I made Business to Business sales calls to interview owners in order to determine their electronic payment processing needs and whether they

prepared for upcoming changes in the regulations of the same. This is a

one-call-close type of sale.

Field Agent

Protocall Communications - 2013-12 - 2015-02

December, 2013 - January, 2016 Protocall Communications. Seasonal Work

I performed Business to Business cold sales calls. I was responsible for in field sales training of new reps, and consistently maintain the top 10 in sales for the company.

Regional Manager

Energy Professionals, LLC - Clearwater, FL - 2013-10 - 2013-12

My responsibilities included the day to day business and activities in both the Cincinnati and Columbus District offices. I was responsible for hiring, training, apprenticing, monitoring, leading, while motivating and inspiring the support staff and outside sales team in the Region. I reported directly to the Executive Director of the company.

In Market Field Representative

Stratmar Retail Services - Port Chester, NY - 2012-03 - 2013-05

I performed Business to Business cold sales calls. I was responsible for in field sales training of new reps, and

consistently maintain the top sales in the company.

Area Sales Rep

Park Central Company - Dallas, TX - 2011-01 - 2012-03

Conducted business to business sales calls to sell electronic payment

processing. Sales calls included set appointments and cold calls. This

included determining customer's needs, meeting those needs by providing the appropriate service(s), and ensuring customer satisfaction after installation. installed, activated and at times reprogrammed equipment in the field. Maintained over 70% close ratio.

8th grade English Teacher

Ronald E. McNair Middle School - 2009-08 - 2010-07

Lake City, Florence County, SC.

Created unit, weekly, and daily lesson plans that adhered to the SC state standards.

Ensured that 85% of the students obtained mastery of said skills, while trying to reach all of them. Introduced students to cognitive skills training in conjunction with core curriculum. This resulted in my students exceeding the school's goal of growth by 5% (60% of the students instead of 55% showed at least 1 years growth), as evidenced by state testing.

Performed other duties as directed by the school administration.

High School English Teacher

Lake City High School, Lake City - 2007-08 - 2009-07

Florence County, SC

Created unit, weekly, and daily lesson plans that adhered to the SC state standards.

I taught 85% of students taking the state graduation test (HSAP) in my first year, and the schools pass percentage went from just under 50% to over 80%. I attribute this to teaching cognitive skills in conjunction or in concert with core curriculum. In the second year, I taught American Literature, for the most part, and only 30 students that took the HSAP exam. However, 26/30 students passed on the first try for an 86% pass percentage.

Started the Academic Challenge Team, and successfully raised the monies necessary for competition by applying for and receiving a grant.

Field Supervisor / Prospector

O'Sullivan Exteriors - Mason, OH - 2000-08 - 2007-08

Completed technical drawings of purposed work on historical buildings for submission to the historical society for approval.

Perform custom masonry work on the same historical buildings.

Managed crews in the field by commuting from one job site to another providing necessary materials and ensuring the correctness of the job.

Prospecting new clients for new product line via cold calling, networking, and referrals.

Marketed building envelope restoration services to commercial and industrial accounts through cold calling

efforts with the aim of scheduling an inspection appointment.

Learning Center Teacher

Huntington Learning Center - Erlanger, KY - 2005-08 - 2007-02

Taught remedial reading and math to students in grades 7-12 in small group or one-on-one setting. Tutored high school students in English and Reading for the SAT and ACT, along with test taking skills needed in order to increase their scores in these areas.

I experienced much success with all of my students, but especially in the English and Reading sections of the ACT (raising these scores by as many as 8-10 points).

EDUCATION

MS in curriculum and instruction

University of Scranton - Scranton, PA

2008-08 - 2010-08

BA in English

College of Mount St. Joseph - Cincinnati, OH

2000-08 - 2005-05

SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite, Outside Sales, Training & Development

MILITARY SERVICE

Service Country: United States

Branch: USAF

Rank: E3

1979-09 - 1982-05

Service connected disabled verteran

Commendations:

Certificate of Recognition from Secretary of Defense

AWARDS

Circle of Excellence (Empire Today)

2016-04

In recognition of outstanding sales performance 1st quarter 2016

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