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Having been retired from business in general for 7 years, and wanting to remain active in some business format, I would like to become part time retiree and be active in Customer Service, Sales, or Hotel/Courier Driver (clean driving record) environment utilizing my Management and Leadership skills.

AT A GLANCE:

Shuttle Driver, Valet and Concierge, meeting, greeting VIP Guests and transporting them to and from the hotels.

Sales and Worldwide Channel Sales Integration Specialist with more than 20 years of global management experience in opening new markets, recruiting, creating reseller and distributor channels and teams, and exceeding revenue performance targets for organizations ranging from $2m to $40 million in annual revenues.

Domestic/international sales, marketing, customer service and operational management acumen gained over the past 30+ years.

Core competencies: U.S., European, Asian & Sub-Saharan African Market Experience; Startup & Turnaround Situations; New Business Development; Operations Management; Recruiting and Educating Teams; Creating a Shared Sales & Marketing Vision; High Standards of Ethics & Integrity; Formal Presentation Skills; Continuous Improvement of individual and team processes and activities.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

HYATT PLACE WESTSHORE Hotel Tampa April 2021 - May 2023

Driver, Gallery Assistant

Taking Guests to/from Tampa International Airport/Car Rental Areas, Shopping Malls. The Hotel Management decided to cancel their Shuttle Services and rely on Taxi/Uber support.

SHERATON RIVERWALK Hotel Tampa October 2018 – March 2020 Shuttle Driver/Concierge/Valet (Part Time)

The Sheraton (utilizing staff from SP Plus Corporation) offered complimentary on demand shuttle service to guests within a 4 mile radius of the hotel. This included greeting and making recommendations on different venues.

GRAND HYATT Hotel Tampa January 2014 - May 2016

On Call Shuttle Driver (2016)

Full Time Shuttle Driver (2014 – 2015)

As part of the guest experience, The Grand Hyatt offers “shuttle service” to various locations in the Tampa Bay area including Airports, Shopping Centers and Restaurants.

TECH DATA Corporation July 2007 – September 2011

Sr. Manager Accounting (Promotions Operations)

Tech Data focuses on distribution of multiple Vendor products to qualified Resellers.

The Promotions Operations (a team of 30) focuses on writing vendor promotions, reviewing orders based on vendor promotional terms and conditions. Responsible for all Promotions Operations hiring and strategic planning. Also I was lead for the Tech Data Career Development team.

AIR COOL Inc, Valrico Florida January 2007 – June 2007

Diagnostic Specialist and Business Development

Air Cool focuses on the sale, installation and maintenance of Air Conditioning systems in the Tampa Bay area.

UTEK CORPORATION, Tampa, Florida June 2006 – Dec 2006

2005 to 2005

VP, Strategic Alliances

UTEK focuses on technology transfer, enabling public companies to acquire innovative life and physical science technologies from universities and research laboratories worldwide. Approximately 50 employees)

CPDI, Tampa, Florida January 2004 – May 2006

Director of Sales and Business Development, Sub-Sahara Africa

(CPDI specializes in sales and support of a broad range of software, platform, and hosted communications products and services to hundreds of customers in over 40 countries worldwide)

PARADYNE CORPORATION, Clearwater, Florida April 1983 - July2003

Paradyne [now Zhone Technologies] provides a broad range of leading edge communications around the world (120 countries)

Director, Business Development International Emerging Markets (2000-2003)

International Strategic Planning and Regional Sales Management (1996-2000)

Manager, Corporate Strategic Planning and Re-engineering (1992-1996)

International Quality Improvement and Business Re-engineering (1991-1992).

Manager, International Sales and Operations (1989-1991)

Regional Sales Manager – UK, USA, Canada (1981-1989)

Michael B. Jones

5340 W Kennedy Blvd Unit 610, Tampa, Fl 33609; Telephone: 813.340. 6097 Email: adx3cz@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

B.A., Classical Music – Theory & Practical, London Trinity College of Music, England

BSc Mathematics University of Liverpool, England

Higher National Diploma, International Business Management, Law, Economics, Birkenhead Technical College, England

Diploma in Air Conditioning Technology

Universal Technician as required by 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F

Professional courses:

Management Development Programs, Financial Statement Interpretation,

Sales Management, Project Management, Total Quality Management, 7 Habits of Highly Successful People,

Sales& Presentation Skills, Solution Selling, Cold Calling, Import Export Controls & Compliancy,

Team Leading/Team Building, Time Management, Operations

Additional education:

Microsoft Office Suite, Computer Associates Applications, Assembler,

Telecommunications (Basics & Advanced), Fortran Coding Techniques,

PL1, COBOL, IBM Mainframe Operating Systems & Applications

Professional affiliations:

Director, British American Business Council Board of Directors – Tampa

Tech Data Corporation – C.O.R.E. Leadership Team

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