MARK PRESTON
Altavista, VA 434-***-**** ****.***********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced manufacturing, sales, and operations professional with a strong background in production processing, equipment operation, leadership, warehouse management, and customer relations. Proven success in high-performance manufacturing environments including Abbott Nutrition/Ross Products Division, along with extensive experience in team supervision, project management, inventory control, and territory sales. Recognized for leadership, problem-solving ability, mechanical aptitude, and consistently exceeding performance goals.
CORE SKILLS
Manufacturing Operations • Processing Operations • Equipment Operation • GMP & FDA Compliance • Warehouse Operations • Inventory Control • Team Leadership • Quality Assurance • Problem Solving • Mechanical Aptitude • Scheduling • Forklift Operation • Microsoft Office • Sales & Customer Relations • Troubleshooting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Territory Sales Associate Remodel USA
June 5, 2021 – February 15, 2025
•Conducted in-home sales presentations for Kohler bathroom and shower systems.
•Maintained a 65% sales close rate while company expectation was 25%.
•Utilized LP Salesman system software for lead management and reporting.
•Ranked #1 sales associate across all four company divisions after four months and maintained top ranking.
Owner / Founder Grace Family Interventions
January 15, 2017 – March 1, 2021
•Conducted family crisis interventions for individuals suffering from substance use disorders.
•Worked with inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation facilities across multiple states.
•Coordinated with law enforcement agencies, employers, and community organizations.
•Led community town hall meetings and fundraising efforts for affected families.
Fabrication Warehouse Supply Manager Moore’s Electrical and Mechanical
August 1, 2012 – March 1, 2014
•Managed inventory, distribution, and ordering of materials for multiple job sites.
•Maintained organized warehouse operations and accurate supply records.
•Worked closely with regional material distributors and vendors.
.EDUCATION
•B.S. in Psychology – East Tennessee State University (ETSU)
•HVAC Certification – VTI, Altavista, VA
•Brookville High School – Lynchburg, VA
CERTIFICATIONS
•OSHA 10 • Forklift Certification • CPR Certification • GMP Training
ACHIEVEMENTS