A. Howard Sharpe, Jr.
A. HOWARD SHARPE, JR.
**** ***** ****** *****, ********, NC 28056 704-***-**** *********@*****.*** PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Lead Generator / Sales Rep August 2024 - Present
Plaxco Staffing
Charlotte, NC
(Part time)
Contact prospective customers to offer free workers comp analysis that could reduce costs
Minimum of 50 calls per day
Present Plaxco program to business leaders using compelling facts and selling points
Identify potential leads, organize workers comp documentation and submit package for analysis
Set appointments for Plaxco agents to present analyses to prospective customers Rental Sales Agent 2021 – August 2024
AVIS / Budget Group
Charlotte, NC
(Part time)
Process car rentals for customers (reservations and walk ups)
Manage high-volume, stressful situations to ensure customer service standards
Train and mentor junior employees
Guest Services 2014 - 2021
Billy Graham Library
Charlotte, NC
(Part time)
Conducted tours for high-profile visitors
Managed front desk greeter team
Responsible for opening / closing the library
Drove parking lot shuttle
President 2000 - 2014 (RETIRED)
Brooke Chase Associates
Charlotte, NC
Executive search firm recruiting in the building materials, kitchen and bath and hardware industries
Served the recruitment needs of Fortune 500 companies throughout the United States and Canada Director - Corporate Sales Training 1996 – 2000
Pioneer Plastics Corporation, (Pionite Decorative Laminate) Auburn, ME
Contributed to record company sales through sales and product training
Established company relationships with key distributors (Industry Contacts)
Developed the Pioneer Plastics Sales and Product Training Program for presentation in the field and at the factory
Managed and presented Sales and Product Training Programs to Pioneer Plastics sales staff and to distributor sales and specification personnel throughout the USA, Canada and Australia A. Howard Sharpe, Jr.
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National Sales Manager 1993 – 1996
Pioneer Plastics Corporation, (Pionite Decorative Laminate) Auburn, ME
Distributor acquisitions and company sales for this period remain a company record
Managed 13 region sales managers throughout the U.S and Canada
Developed and implemented Pioneer Plastics Sales and Product training Region Sales Manager 1985 – 1993
Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath
Walnut Creek, CA
Central Region – 1990-1993
Mid-Atlantic Region – 1985-1990
Developed and achieved budget and sales plan every year
Supervised district sales representatives and region office staff
Established and maintained upper-management contacts with high-profile customers
Recognition and Accomplishments:
1989 - Achieved sales plan of $11,000,000
1988 – Region Manager of the Year with a sales increase of $776,367
1987 – Member of Sales Leadership Council with a sales increase of $1,326,000
1986 – Established Mid-Atlantic Region
SKILS:
Microsoft 365 WORD PowerPoint Outlook
EDUCATION:
AA – Business Administration Gaston College