Manager Sales Representative
Resume:
THOMAS HARDY
CHARLESTON SC *****
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Seeking a fulfilling position where I can bring my numerous work/life experiences to benefit your company. Past two years have been working on selling three business properties in Charleston area. Glad to expand on all work experiences in person.
EXPERIENCE
JANUARY 2002 –JANUARY 2019
PRESIDENT, CEO, AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS COMPANY, AMERICAN PAINT PADDLE COMPANY, CHARLESTON SC
CEO, A full-service Promotional products company and distributor/printer of wooden promotional products to the Home improvement/paint industry (Paint Paddles, Yardsticks). Home Depot, Lowes, Sherwin Williams, Ace Hardware and thousands of others. Tripled paint paddle sales. Grew production, ordering, forecast planning, etc. (Approximately 15 employees)
The Promotional Products division sold B2B, Teamwear,(Boeing SC, Mercedes Vans SC) Business Promotional clothing, School Uniforms, and advertising specialties, Our Embroidery department had 33 heads to meet customer demands. We had several hundred customers in the Charleston SC area. (Approximately 9 employees)
JANUARY 2017-JANUARY 2019
President, Dexter Industrial
Managed the National Industrial accounts for Dexter Russell Industrial Cutlery. Called on Grainger, McMaster Carr, and Automotive Distributors to sell tire, rubber, and other hand knives into the marketplace.
2013-2016
PRESIDENT, CHEF REVIVAL
Chef Revival- Line of Chef Clothing for the Chef’s. Chef Coats, Pants, Hats. Handled setting up the warehouse in SC and transferring inventory from previous owners in WI. Integrated a new sales force, hired 6 customer service people, Controller, and warehouse staff. Organized staff to handle the daily operations of the division. (approximately 8 in house employees and 20+ salespeople and manufacturer rep groups in US, Canada, and Mexico)
2017 we made the decision to move sales and marketing responsibilities to Dexter Cutlery in Southbridge MA, (A sister Company). Downsized staff in Charleston division
2010-2020
GENERAL MANAGER, Hyde Properties LLC
Managed tenants for our excess space capacity (approx.. 60K sq. ft.). Warehouse manager for PASHA Freight, 2 employees, (Large tenant). Managed another 30K sq. ft. property to maintain occupancy.
2000-2002
GENERAL MANAGER, AMERICAN PAINT PADDLE COMPANY
Ran the Paint Paddle division. Ordered product from overseas to maintain adequate inventory, forecasted demand, Maintained Sales contact with key customers and suppliers, managed sales and production departments. (approximately 15 employees)
1987-2000
Hyde Manufacturing Company
Field Sales representative (1987-88), Marketing assistant, Marketing Manager, Production Manager of Final Assembly
1985-1987
Mortgage Originator, Farragut Mortgage Company
Originated Mortgage applications and called on realtors in Eastern MA
EDUCATION
1990
Nichols College
MBA, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
SKILLS
Managed 2 commercial Buildings, 130K sq. ft.
Excellent Organizational Skills
Excellent People Skills
Excellent Communication skills
Excellent Follow-up
ACTIVITIES
Ski, Sail, Fish, Woodworking, Home Handyman Projects
Scoutmaster for Troop 50, Charleston SC for 6 years
Wood badge training, BSA
Fathers Association President for Porter Gaud School for 2 years.
Neighborhood Association President for 4 years
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