JAMES GARDNER
Locust Grove GA 309-***-**** **********.**@*****.***
Professional Summary
Results-driven sales performer with solid history of success in bringing in new customers, managing revenue streams and maintaining solid account relationships. Continuously monitor competitors and research market conditions to stay responsive and successful in dynamic environments. Persuasive negotiation and program management abilities.
Skills
Proposal Writing
Product Sales
Request for Proposals (RFP)
Prospecting Clients
Sales Strategy
Business Development
Employee Training
Sales Planning
Staff Management
Sales Goals
Data Analysis
Scheduling
Budgeting
Sales
Work History
Director of Sales/estimating 05/2018 to 08/2021
Toccoa Glass – Toccoa, GA
Captured and completed sales with customer-savvy quotes, proposals and contract management strategies.
Created and implemented new business opportunities by utilizing strategic networking strategies.
Owner 01/2002 to 05/2018
Gardner Window Installation – Covington, GA
Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, HR, marketing and public relations.
Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions. Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports. Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems. Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Education
Standard: Basic 12/2012
Albany Technical College - Albany, GA