John P. Johnson

**** ***** ******* ** *** ***, Dallas, TX 75219 817-***-**** acya4t@r.postjobfree.com

Motivational Trainer, Product and Customer Service Training, Marketing and Public Relations Professional

Impassioned Goal Oriented Proven Leadership

Profile

Proficient in Human Relations with superior communication skills. Self-motivated and driven to execute incredible results. Strong analytical, strategic planning and implementation skills. And I effectively combine intuition, experience and professional acumen for goal achievement with award-winning training and development educational presentations.

Key Strengths

Marketing and Public Relations

Presentations and Public Speaking

Sales and Sales Management

Project Management and Event Planning

Goal Setting and Attainment

Team Leadership and Relationship Building

Key Achievements

50% growth in product sales and distribution within my first year

Generated more than $8 million in tanning/beauty product sales per year

Career Track

Product Innovations Research LLC, Dallas, TX, 1/2008 – Present

Senior Training and Educational Specialist / Product Development

Guided the Training, Educational Presentations and Business Development of the company.

Produced a variety of educational needs, including written material and power point presentations.

Oversaw salon accounts for product education, staff development and on-going customer service training to improve sales and decrease turnover helping salons increase revenue, on average, 10% each year

Research and Development of new products, with a focus on market evaluations for product innovation.

Planned, booked and executed all Educational, Motivational and Public Relations visits.

Traveled extensively – territories included US, Canada, UK and European Union.

Turtle Creek Chorale, Dallas, TX, 7/2004 – 1/2008

Patron Relations / Fundraising / Marketing and Promotions Manager

Director of all Public Relations, Fundraising and Marketing activities for the world’s most recorded, and largest, all male, non-profit chorus.

Created public relations opportunities for concerts and special appearances to promote unity and diversity, enhanced community presence and contributed to creating marketing and promotional materials.

Organized all Patron Relations including event sales, donations and sponsorships.

Hamburger Mary’s Bar and Grille, Dallas, TX, 12/2003 – 12/2004

Managing Partner / General Manager

Administered every aspect of this full-service, casual themed, restaurant including accounts receivable and payable, hiring and developing, marketing, promotions and day to day operations.

Worked directly with my Managing Partner on franchise guidelines, with innovations specific to the Dallas market.

Served as media and public relations liaison and a member of the Dallas Tavern Guild for community development, safety and standards.

Brylane, L.P. (Lane Bryant, Lerner’s NY, Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent), El Paso, TX. 7/1999 – November 2003

Senior Performance Development Instructor

Direct Report for the team’s training and development instructors.

Trained Retail Classes for new-hire sales, system operations and merchandise on all brands.

Continuing Education and Development for brand changes, enhancements and new product implementation.

Education

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology/Theology: Incarnate Word, Oblate School of Theology, Assumption Seminary, San Antonio, TX.

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology/Sociology/Theater Arts: University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX.

Professional Development: annual training seminars and continuing education since 2004

John P. Johnson

4606 Cedar Springs Rd Apt 628, Dallas, TX 75219 817-***-**** acya4t@r.postjobfree.com

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