Sales Manager

THOMAS RIES

**** *** *** **, ********* SD ***** · 605-***-****

******@*****.***

I enjoy new experiences and challenges. Problem solving is an area that allows creativity to flourish in many non-traditional ways. Working with people is a pleasure and an area of joy. EXPERIENCE

FEBRUARY 1985 – PRESENT

TECHNICAL SALES, PERSONA INC.

Responsible for processing estimates and reviewing job expenses. Break a job down into component expenses and hours. Work with sales team as needed to determine job specifics needed for the customer. Review completed jobs for estimate accuracy. NOVEMBER 1984 – FEBRUARY 1985

SALES, VANGUARD

Responsible for sales, distribution, delivery and installation of fire safety systems. Work directly with homeowner on layout and design of system.

AUGUST 1984 – NOVEMBER 1984

SALES, PETER BOY

Established sales routes and connections; analyzed feed samples for proper nutrition; sold and delivered product.

DECEMBER 1978 – AUGUST 1984

FOOD SERVICE/RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT, VARIOUS

Worked in various positions, including co-owning/manager, leasor/operator, manager, manager trainee. Supervised employees, maintained inventory, tracked sales revenue, food preparation, customer service.

EDUCATION

1977 - 1980

ELEMENTARY ED, ST. PAUL BIBLE COLLEGE, ST BONIFACIOUS MN 1996-1998

B.A., BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, MT. MARTY COLLEGE, WATERTOWN SD SKILLS

Active, cooperative team player Consistent, accurate

Enjoys challenge and variety Dependable, responsible, motivated

Willingness to learn new responsibilities Ability to establish rapport with clients/staff 2

ACTIVITIES

Foster Parent, South Dakota Department of Social Services. 1987 – 2010 Volunteer, Coach and/or Judge, Odyssey of the Mind. 1992 – 1999 Vice President/President, Mellette Elementary School Parent/Teacher Organization. 1994 – 1996 President, Band Parents Association, Watertown High School. 1998 – 2000 Cub Master – Pack 293, Lincoln Elementary. 2003 – 2008 Organizer/Promoter of the Torchy Ries Jr. Golf Tourney, Watertown SD. 2003 – present. Singing Member of the Glacial Lakes Harmonizers. 2004 – present. Singing Member of the Sioux Emperians. 2015 – present. President, Glacial Lakes Harmonizers. 2010 – 2016

Doting Grandfather, grandchild support. 2007 – present. HOBBIES

Restoring 1973 Jeep CJ5 and a 1949 Willys Pickup

Tinkering on projects around the house

Home renovations

Lawn care – landscape

Grandchildren activities

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