Todd W. Bellis
Anaheim Hills, CA 92808
Email **********@***.***
As a GIS Specialist, sales executive, and technical manager I have extensive project lead experience and innovated hands-on accomplishments. Strong leadership, coordinating and communication skills are combined with the ability to organize and collect data specific to each project. I am highly detail oriented and a motivated self starter who is experienced in client based sales, presentations and consultations. Overall I am well matured, very responsible, and comfortable with the parameters associated with this position. I have a bachelor’s degree in Geography with my core concentration in Environmental analysis. I have also attended Master program courses in Finance and Accounting. Lastly, I have 9 years of experience in the analytical and technical field of Geographical Information Systems and over 16 years as a Sales Executive; experienced with conceptual, consultative value-based selling.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
ArcGIS: ArcMap 8.2, ArcToolBox, ArcCatalog, ArcInfo 8.2, ArcEdit
ArcPlot, ArcView, AutoCad, COGO, MAPLEX
Platforms: Windows 2007, Unix, GEMS, ArcSDE
Softwares: MS-Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Distiller, Quark.
Languages: AML, SQL.
Hardwares: IBM PC - HP Vectra, SUN Ultra 5.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Successfully lead projects for over 100 different Rand McNally Fold Maps and EasyFinders.
Authored the Fold Map & EasyFinders Procedural Notebook, which added structure/ training.
Successfully coordinated the errorless conversion and delivery of .txt, .pdf, .qxd, .eps files to Vendor via FTP and email sites.
With added responsibilities, created and maintained Excel reports to track project status, allowing for complete accountability of all projects and personal, improving group efficiency.
Delegated and supervised the layout, development and production of Fold Maps & EasyFinders, reducing costs by over 20%.
Initiated new mapping scale procedures in conjunction with the marketing departments’ approval to increase readability without reducing the desired coverage or market audience.
Analyzed geographic data to best improve desired coverage extent, readability and content.
Created all documentation, illustrations and procedural layouts for both the FoldMap and EasyFinder products (The Rand McNally Corporation).
Accomplished target performance objectives on a monthly basis.
Coordinated effort between States and multiple departments via in person, conference calls, email and phone to satisfy project requirements and production needs.
EXPERIENCE
Rand McNally/ Thomas Bros. Maps, Irvine, CA 1995 - 2004
GIS Specialist (Analyst)
Managed all aspects of Fold Map & EasyFinder creation, including the layout, production and delivery phases. Developed and maintained departmental standards and procedures that governed the production. Applied ArcGIS concepts to manage and maintain line, point and polygon layers while extracting, compiling, creating or updating requested GIS data. Analyze data to ensure standards, policies, and procedures are maintained to match predetermined geographic data model and meet team goals. Utilized shapefiles, geodatabases and coverages to produce digital map products, charts and graphs. Experienced in table manipulation including; appearance, arrangement, selecting, sorting and the editing of attributes. A project lead in the data creation, production and publication of street travel guides. Trained new personal in GIS concepts and departmental procedures. Utilized ArcGIS and SQL to create reports, manage tables, join attributes, and query maps. Created data tables, spec files and plotting specs for various projects. Applied AML programming language to create routines using menus to enhance production and reduce editing time. Specialized in Arial Photography Interpretation and Internet source research. Products included CVC, PNW, LA, OC, SF, Boston, D.C. to name a few.
AIS, Anaheim, CA 2005 – 2012
Sign Consultant (Executive Sales Associate)
Managed all aspects of exterior sign sales, including though not limited to both private and public business, City and County agencies. Organized and lead the permit processing for all major contracts including both illuminated and non-illuminated building signs, as well as, for all monuments and marquees. Utilized excel documentation to organize and tract projects and timeliness of deliveries and installation dates. Experience in the City permitting process, policies, documentation including the initial planning stage and various building stages. As a team player, I worked well with all departments and personal from various vendors and City agencies.
Commonwealth Audi, Santa Ana, CA 2012 – 2014
Sales Associate (Audi Brand Specialist)
I greeted customers with professionalism and enthusiasm. Evaluated the client’s needs per fact finding and then demonstrated the Audi Brand through features, needs and performance. Used the steps to success to achieve sales goals and repeat customers. Achieved the highest Customer Satisfaction Survey within the company. Trained and successfully passed the ABS training for the 2012 and 2013. Used a CRM tool to follow up with clients and set appointments. Lead in Auto sales for several consecutive months including Nov/ Dec/ January.
Walter’s Audi, Riverside, CA 2014 – 2020
Sales Associate (Master Audi Brand Specialist)
I consistently had the highest Customer Satisfaction Survey within the company. Trained and successfully passed the ABS training for the 2014 thru 2020. Lead all sales representatives on the floor in total sales and lead all reps in used car sales in 2018. Consistently assisted in training sales reps and BDC reps in product brand knowledge. Lead company in positive only line reviews with over one hundred in a 12 month period and over 30 in one month alone. Efficiently and effectively utilize the Momentum and Dealer Socket CRM to establish contact and a connection with clients. Utilize VAUTO & AAX to perform trade criteria and appraisals. In the end, performed the tasks need to sell the Audi Brand to prospective clients and loyal customers.
EDUCATION
CSUF (California State University of Fullerton), 1995 BA Geography/ Environmental Analysis, High Honors and the Dean’s Honor Role 3.6
Rancho Santiago Canyon College, 1991 AA Geography, Highest Honors and Honor Role 3.9
United States Marine Corps (UWV) 1983 Certificate in Aerial Photo Interpretation, Personal Finance and Accounting 1982. Honorable Discharge and Non-Commissioned Officer.