Life Insurance, Vice President of Operations, Regional Sales Manager

**** ******* ***** *****, ***** HILL,TX *****

PHONE 214-***-**** • E-MAIL ************@*******.***

SILAS E. WHEELER, JR

QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

Accomplished in direct marketing sales

Over 30 years experience in development and implementation of direct marketing sales programs to end users

Proficient in oral and written communication

Strong management and organizational skills

Successful in negotiation, mediation and executive level management

Aggressive and innovative in media production, sales & marketing

EDUCATION

1973 - 1979 West Virginia State University Institute, WV

Bachelors Degree in Business Administration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2002 – Present Life Insurance Sales Agent

Market life insurance products to the general public with a focus on the mortgage protection needs as well as offer a variety of life insurance and annuity products. Duties include preparing and presenting sales illustrations in an in-home environment designed for the individual needs of the new homebuyer or those who refinance their homes.

2002 – Present Religious Media & Management Consultant

Consultant

Work as an outside consult to national churches and ministries advising in the areas of media & conference organization, developing budgets, assessing conference sites, creating media promotional strategies nationwide, and establishing creative methods to generate new revenue streams by developing donor bases

2000 - 2002 Associated Construction Management Duncanville, TX

Vice President of Operations

Oversee all day-to-day office operations of company including supervision of personnel and maintenance of all buildings and equipment. Oversee all contract authorizations, supplier authorizations, credit authorizations and vendor issues. Manages all Human Resource functions including hiring, firing, performance appraisals, benefit packages, employee policies, payroll issues, etc. Responsible for verification and authorization of all purchase orders. Interacts with accounting personnel regarding payment schedules for all construction projects. Interact and negotiate with banking institutions and private investors regarding financing issues related to construction projects.

1993 – 2001 Potter’s House/T. D. Jakes Ministries Dallas, TX

Vice President/Administrator

Responsible for the oversight of a National/International media and event ministry. Had direct responsibility for all television and radio broadcasts throughout The United States, Europe & Africa, special conferences and crusades throughout the USA and abroad, marketing strategies and development of all ministry products (videos, audios and books) in both retail and wholesale markets and implementation & maintenance of ministry partner program. Executive Producer of television ministry, responsible for ministry and promotional content of weekly television program. Developed and had direct management responsibility for over 100 employees. Oversight of extensive planning and budgeting of numerous construction projects for the local church. Served as Vice President of The Board of Directors for The Potter’s House Church.

1988 – 1993 California Bedrooms Furniture Store Charleston, WV

Store Manager

Responsible for management of bedroom specialty furniture store. Oversight of all hiring, training and development of in-store sales personnel. Implemented all corporate sales strategies in the store with over $2 million a year production. Responsible for store layout and personal retail sales to customers. Awarded as #1 producer in the 26-store chain for three consecutive years. Set company sales records for both monthly and yearly production.

1986 – 1988 Supreme Windows & Siding Charleston, WV

Independent Sales Contractor

Marketed thermal windows, vinyl siding and other home improvement products through in-home sales demonstrations. Responsible for estimating job costs, in-home product demonstrations and procurement of financing for projects ranging from $2000 - $20,000.

1984 – 1986 Koolvent Aluminum Products Cross Lanes, WV

Assistant Branch Manager/Sales Trainer

Responsible for in-home sales presentations of premium replacement windows and doors in southern WV territory. Responsible for estimating project costs, FHA financing and oversight of installation staff for a wide range of home improvement projects. Also responsible for training and development of all new sales personnel in the branch office.

REFERENCES

Dale Hill, President/CEO 757-***-****

The Broadcast Group

912 A Canal Drive

Chesapeake, VA 23323

David Dodd, President/CEO 304-***-****

Event Productions, LLC

2 Kanawha Blvd.

Charleston, WV 25301

Michael Mack, President/CEO 918-***-****

Alliance Media

7035 S. Memorial

Tulsa, OK 74133

Susan McCarthy, CFO 214-***-****

Potter’s House/T.D. Jakes Ministries

6777 W. Kiest Blvd.

Dallas, TX 75236

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