William Herried

Career Focus

*** *. ********* **. ***** City, FL 33565

Home: 605-***-**** - Cell: 605-***-**** - ady35i@r.postjobfree.com My entire professional career was in sales, which has helped me tremendously in all areas of life. Nothing happens in this country until something is sold, as were it not for sales, we would have little need for factories, and nothing would be produced.

I have had a successful career in sales and feel this carries over into almost all aspects of life, even in retirement. Summary of Skills

Positive

Upbeat

Motivated

Goal-oriented

Accomplishments

Good communication skills

Compelling proposal writer

Strategic account developer

Computer literate

I have always set goals for myself and have had numerous rewards for my work, such as trips, monetary bonuses, etc.

Professional Experience

Bus Supervision Aide

8/2016 to 9/2017 and 1/2019 to 8/2022

School Bus Inc Sioux Falls, SD

I was responsible for the safety of all the children, grades K-6 that rode the bus daily. I developed a good rapport with the children, parents, and school employees. My wife was transferred with her position at the VA in the fall of 2017. In January 2019, we moved back to Sioux Falls with her job, and I was able to once again, be employed by this company.

Museum Docent

April 2018 to December 2018

Adams House Museum – Deadwood, SD

• I conducted group tours daily, was responsible for opening and closing of the museum and giftshop, sold souvenirs, collected monies and counted change back, as well as being responsible for balancing the till drawer.

Store Merchandiser

March 2016 to August 2016

Mondelez International (Nabisco Brands) Bakery Sioux Falls, SD I was responsible for stocking new displays and re-stocking all of the Nabisco products in several stores in Sioux Falls, SD. I worked well independently, as well as with the many store managers and employees. January 2011 to January 2015

Brown & Saenger Inc

As of 1/1/2015 I retired from a rewarding career with this fine company. My duties included increasing sales to existing, and new customers. My years spent with this fine organization were truly enjoyable. The friendships made and the goals reached, are full of nothing but good memories. I sold professional printing, office furniture and machines, along with promotional items. I was able to increase sales each year.

Working for this wonderful organization has been a great cap to a great career. Sales

January 2010 to January 2011

Davis Typewriter Inc Worthington, MN

I worked out of the Marshall, MN office as manager of the contract furniture division. I had 4 salesmen that I was responsible for.

My duties included sales, design and installation of furniture. While I made a few new friendships, working for this company was not a pleasant experience. I promised myself I would give it one year and I left the position exactly one year to the day, of my employment start date.

• One advantage of working for Davis was that I had a company vehicle and an expense account, in which I was responsible for.

• They are a good company, but it was not a good fit for me. January 1999 to December 2010

North Country Business Products Bemidji, Mn.

I was in charge of maintaining and increasing a client base for Northern Mn. My duties included sales, design and installation of office furniture. My sales territory was approximately a 100-mile radius of Bemidji, MN. Part of my duties encompassed cold calling in certain areas to increase my customer base. In my 11 years spent there, I was able to show an increase in sales for each year. I won several sales awards including trips to Florida and Las Vegas. I look back on my time spent at North Country Business Products with fond memories. They are a great company and great people to work with. Education

High School Diploma: 1970

Washington High School Sioux Falls, SD

Sioux Falls College

Professional Affiliations

I have now retired so have had more time to be involved in my choice of organizations. I am a past Rotary Club member. I was also a Big Brother for a young man in Sioux Falls, SD. Interests

I have a deep interest in history and love reading non-fiction historical books. I enjoy anything to do with politics, whether it be reading about it, watching it on TV or talking about it with friends in a forum, online or in person. I also enjoy camping, birdwatching, and star gazing when the weather allows. Skills

I was always very skilled at cold calling customers, have good communication skills, am computer literate, and am very goal oriented. I manage my time well and have always been able to motivate and manage others while remaining positive and upbeat.

Additional Information

I have recently re-located to Florida, and I am looking forward to exploring new areas, as well as learning more about the history, and especially cruising around on my Honda scooter.