John P. Johnson
**** ***** ******* ** *** ***, Dallas, TX 75219 817-***-**** ******************@*******.***
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-***-**** ******************@*******.***