GEORGE SMITH

**** ********* *** • Edisto Island, SC 29438

612-***-**** • adb41j@r.postjobfree.com

Career Profile

I have ten years’ experience in the marine industry in Charleston, SC., including marine electronic sales, consultant in marine electronics, and installation of marine electronics. I have over fifteen years’ experience in sales, management and credit analysis, including strategic analysis and development of financial models. Utilize finely honed analytical skills, statistical techniques and finance methods to assess and minimize risks. I am a proven leader, a strong communicator and have the ability to collaborate with all levels of organizations to meet business objectives.

Areas of Strength

Financial Planning

Strategic Analysis

Profit & Loss Management

Budget Forecasting

Marine Electronics Sales

Marine Electronics Consulting & installation

Operations Management

Target Marketing

Revenue Generation

NMEA certified

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Independent Consultant & Marine Electronics Installation 6/2018 -Present

Advise clients on what they need for transducers, radar, auto pilot, TV, and audio equipment for their boating needs. Install all of the above equipment except TV’s, can result in re-run of wires, cutting into the boat, making new electrical connections on sailboats, sport fishers, motor yachts, and trawlers. I own my basic set of marine tools. In the last 12-14 months, I have gained experience in installs from a variety of boats and equipment. I am also a CORA member.

Sportsmans Boats, Summerville, SC 11/2018-03/ 2019

Marine technician:

Install radios, seats, marine electronics, hydraulics, rod holders, etc.

Knowledge of Navico, Garmin, Flir, and Ray Marine electronic systems and transducers

West Marine, Charleston, SC 2010 to May 2018

Electronics Sales Expert: Only one of 3 West Marine electronics authorities in the nation, excluding the flagship stores in San Diego and Fort Lauderdale.

Train colleagues in seamless, multi-layer, operation of complex systems, in order to facilitate sales to already knowledgeable fishermen, sailors, and navigators.

Collaborate directly with concierge level customers for complete mega-system builds.

2015, increased electronics sales by over 50%

2016, increased sales by over 20%

2017, increased sales by over 15%

Achieved electronics sales levels of stores twice the size of our 12,000 sf store.

Developed an interdepartmental procurement process, currently under review to benchmark throughout the company.

End of year electronics sales for Port Supply and Retail in 2016, 2017: $1,800,000, $1,900,000

In addition to Garmin, Navico, and Raymarine electronics knowledge, extremely proficient with other departments and associated brands such as Costa, Maui Jim, Yeti, Sperry, etc.

Diligent in research and real-world evaluation of product performance to ensure 100% customer satisfaction.

Utilize target market purchase tracking to create weekly sales projections.

Based on buy/push inventory consideration, factor in all aspects of the sale in order to effectively stock the electronics department.

Ensuring all components are on hand for forecasted system builds helps achieve a one touch sale and repeat business.

Provide task tailored product knowledge to government agencies such as: US Coast Guard, DNR, SCDOT, Sheriff’s Department Search & Rescue.

Consulted as a Navico Pro Staffer during Race Week in Charleston, SC to cultivate new business within the sailing industry.

Assisted West Marine during co-sponsored fishing tournaments.

Financial Recovery Services, Edina, MN 2005 to 2007

Financial Account Manager

Experienced in credit and financial analysis: Settled accounts and analyzed credit reports.

Managed over 400 accounts in efforts to achieve full payment or reach a settlement per company guidelines.

Practiced strategic communication with clients in order to better understand situations, assess needs, and provide advice.

Asset Investigations: Examined all aspects of accounts, to determine if clients

were hiding additional assets.

Generated between $250k-$300K annually, through aggressive recovery of third party debt, delinquent over 3 years.

Education

Full Time Student, University of Wisconsin – Stout 2008 to 2009

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business

University of Wisconsin - Stout

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance Concentrate (2008)

International Business Abroad: Dalkeith, Scotland

Courses: Intermediate Finance, Business Finance, Product and Operations Management, Principles of Risk Management

NMEA 2000 Certification

6 pack certificate

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