CHRIS JONES

*** ******* ***** *****, ******, GA *0115

404-***-**** ad44ls@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Skilled at managing both people and projects, proficient in the use of technology and related applications, trained in problem solving and conflict resolution, possessing excellent communication and creative skills, seeking to obtain a career position which utilizes my abilities in a mutually beneficial business relationship.

16 Years of Professional Sales Experience * Project Management *

Accounting * Customer Service * Continuous Process Improvement *

Executive Presentations * New Business Development * Profit Growth *

Quality Improvement * Vendor Relationships

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Avid Investment Real Estate, Atlanta, GA June 2016 – Present

Owner / Investment Real Estate Sales:

Acts as owner-operator, overseeing management, marketing and sales of properties in the Metro Atlanta area for development, property improvement for business and individual investment.

• Marketed and sold over 95 properties at present.

• Developed relationships with investors, builders and sellers.

CarMax Auto Finance, Atlanta, GA May 2018 – Close of Department

Cross-Functional Sales Manager :

Acts as sales representative, finance coordinator and customer liaison for 34 Carmax locations in 25 states nationwide.

• Managing sales remotely for 34 cross-functional locations for Fortune 500 company.

• Facilitating every aspect of sales from initial contact through close between customer and branch locations in 25 states.

QAT, INC., Atlanta, GA June 2015 – July 2017

Sales Representative / Inside Sales & Accounting Manager:

Acted as sales representative for major accounts, oversaw all sales for Atlanta branch, co-managed all purchasing and inventory control, maintained contact and provided support for the customer base, acted as inside liaison between clients, outside sales reps and project coordinators, assisting with accounts payable / receivable.

• Increased annual sales throughout tenure with company.

• Increased new client development of branch by 40%.

RELIABLE HYDRAULICS, INC., Smyrna, GA May 2011 – June 2015

Sales Representative / Accounting / Repair Facility Manager:

Acted as sales representative for major accounts, assisted in management of service branch and inventory control, assisting with accounts payable / receivable, maintained contact and provided support for the customer base, captured, tracked, and analyzed ongoing sales statistics to understand the company’s fit with market segments and make recommendations for future success.

• Increased annual sales throughout tenure with company.

• Improved efficiency of service branch by 50%.

NORTHSIDE CHURCH, Roswell, GA November 2002 – May 2011

Counselor / Office Manager / Administrator:

Providing counseling services, managing day-to-day office activities and scheduling, coordination of ministry-related projects, assisting with accounts payable / receivable, creation of all marketing materials, resolution of technology issues, development and maintenance of web marketing program.

• Singularly oversaw the daily operations of entire campus.

• Responsible for all vendor relations and purchasing for organization.

• Created, developed and maintained all media including broadcast, web and print materials.

RELIABLE HYDRAULICS, INC., Atlanta, GA May 1995 – November 2002

Sales Representative / Repair Branch Manager:

Acted as sales representative for major accounts, assisted in management of service branch and inventory control, maintained contact and provided support for the customer base, captured, tracked, and analyzed ongoing sales statistics to understand the company’s fit with market segments and make recommendations for future success, created and maintained web marketing program.

• Increased annual sales throughout tenure with company.

• Improved efficiency of service branch by 50%.

• Created and developed company’s first online presence and marketing campaign.

MARIETTA PLASTICS, INC., Marietta, GA May 1991 – May 1995

Quality Control Manager:

Supervised quality control department for entire operation, responsible for hiring and training of new employees, management of quality control related data via MATTEC software.

• Co-developed and headed the Quality Control program.

• Reduced the return of deficient product by 99.5%.

• Increased product output by 20% in the first year.

EDUCATION

Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia

Clinical Psychology Undergraduate Program

Georgia Perimeter College, Atlanta, Georgia

Psychology Undergraduate Program (3.9 GPA)

PROFESSIONAL COURSES

Real Estate Express

Georgia Agent Licensing Course (Currently Enrolled)

Chattahoochee Technical Institute

Private Investigation Curriculum (Certification)

Horizons Learning Center

Internet Web Development and Marketing (Certification)

IBM Learning Center

Prophet 21 Accounting (Certification)

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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