Sales Representative Customer Service
Resume:
John W. Tasker
Wharton, NJ 07885
OBJECTIVE:
To move to a sales position where I can meet and exceed sales expectations. To utilize my past sales and marketing experience to grow any division of sales.
EXPERIENCE:
2001-Present Millwork Junction L.L.C., Wharton, NJ
OWNER/DESIGNER
Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible to the complete development and operation of the Millwork Junction L.L.C. Developing business plans, showroom design, sales of the complete product line. Overseeing and instructing sales associates in the Kitchen & Bath design area. Working with architects and homeowners to achieve the complete design through installation of kitchen, bath, windows, doors, and other product lines carried by the Millwork Junction L.L.C.
September 2009-June 2011 Kittatinny School District, Newton, NJ
Woodshop/Design Teacher
Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible to re-establishing the Woodshop curriculum and facilities on all levels. Introduced new and innovative technology to coincide with old world and proven methods of woodworking. Re-evaluated shop layout and planned for future improvements. Worked with students as a class, individualize and differentiate instruction where needed. Collaborated with other departments to assess department goals and expectations.
August 2001-November 2004 Wolf Distribution Company, York, PA
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Duties and Responsibilities: Rebuild a failing territory that had previously been neglected. Worked and consulted with the sales manager on concepts and strategies that would excel the territory to its highest level. Introduced new products to existing customer base and new prospects.
September 1999-August 2001 Koch Waterproofing Inc., Heath, OH
TERRITORY MANAGER
Duties and Responsibilities: Developed sales through local distribution in the Northeast Central Territory. Set up where needed, traveled, trained and developed distributors and assisted in the execution. Prepared demonstrations for major developers and represented Koch in local and national trade shows.
August 1998- September 1999 Aristokraft, Inc., Jasper, IN
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Duties and Responsibilities: Promoted sales and distribution of Aristokraft’s full product line to residential and commercial markets. Trained and traveled with distributors’ sales force on a continuous basis to maintain and to develop new business in the region. Prepared demonstrations for sales meetings and represented Aristokraft in local and national trade shows.
February 1993-August 1998 Pella Windows and Doors/Lux Home Division Inc., West Caldwell, NJ
BRANCH MANAGER
Duties and Responsibilities: Management of the largest Pella Window store within the Lux Home distributorship. Complete responsibility for two outside sales associates. Overviewed day-to-day office procedures, performance evaluations, promotional programs and purchases, proposals and contracts for all sales, and customer service.
Sales responsibilities included client needs assessment, matching product/service solutions with needs, client follow-up visits, developed and presented proposals and contracts, product demonstrations and on-site technical consultation. Serviced large-scale tracts as well as single-family new construction and remodeling.
February 1992-August 1992 Jessup/Truline Door Company, Dowiagiac, MI
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Duties and Responsibilities: Co-ordinated sales and distribution of Jessup and Truline doors. Discovered, evaluated and developed potential accounts on a continuing basis, to ensure regional growth. Traveled and conducted training seminars for sales personnel of our accounts, provided knowledge of our products and production capabilities. Represented Jessup/Truline in the regional shows.
June 1987-February 1992 Young Door Company/Challenge Door Company
Sunbury, PA/Ligonier, IN
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Duties and Responsibilities: Sales and distribution of the full product line of flush wood and steel doors to residential and commercial markets, promoted new business and maintained existing accounts, troubleshooted any problems that occurred in the field. Prepared demonstrations for sales and contractors’ meetings, to represent Young and Challenge Door in regional and national trade shows. Customer base Included lumberyards that pre-hang doors, and wholesale distribution in the Middle Atlantic Region.
EDUCATION:
September 1982-June 1986 Kean College of New Jersey, Union, NJ 07083
MASTER OF ARTS/ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Degree: June 1986
September 1978-June 1982 Kean College of New Jersey, Union, NJ 07083
BACHELOR OF ARTS/INDUSTRIAL STUDIES K-12
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