Paul Martin Whitehouse
Resume:
Paul M. Whitehouse
Wilmington, NC 28401
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EDUCATION
• Business and Technical Education Council (BTEC) National Certificate in Information Technology Applications*, Northbrook College, Sussex, England, June 2001
• BTEC Higher National Certificate in Computing*, Northbrook College, Sussex, England, June 2003
*Silvergate Evaluations, Inc., which evaluates academic and experimental credentials and specializes in the evaluation of foreign educational credentials, has found the above education to be the academic equivalent in the United States to be a Bachelor’s Degree in Management Information Systems. The evaluation is available for review upon request.
EXPERIENCE
Open Vista Retail Services d/b/a Wilson Industries, Inc. (2006-present), Wilmington, NC
Position held: Sales manager/Developer
• Providing web solutions and advertising media to the retail industry, as well as websites for local, national and international businesses.
• Created web sites to work side by side with e-commerce software applications.
• Recruited new business through telephone cold calling, attending trade shows and referrals from previous customers.
• Maintained multiple accounts and a diverse clientele.
• Researched and developed customer web sites to ensure client satisfaction.
• Provided support and training for clients who wished to maintain their own websites.
• Chaired meetings with prospective clients at trade shows, outlining and promoting Open Vista’s services.
Camp America (Summer 2003, 2004 & 2005) Connecticut, USA
Position Held: Web Administrator/Counselor
• Developed and participated in team building exercises.
• Create and maintain website for an international staff agency supplying counselors and specialized staff for programs in the USA.
• Reported to director on a weekly basis for meetings, progress reports, and appraisals.
• Supervised sports field.
Driver Hire (2003-2005), United Kingdom
Position held: Distribution Coordinator
• Served as company representative distributing products throughout the south of England.
• Worked under time constraints to insure the timely distribution of products.
Eyre & Elliston (1999-2003), United Kingdom
Position held: Sales Representative
• Coordinated with contractors and suppliers to provide electrical products within set deadlines.
• As a customer service representative, ensured contractors needs, requirements and expectations were met.
• Researched new and upcoming products, and promoted them to contractors.
• Responsible for multiple accounts and diverse clientele.
• Developed new business through telephone cold calling and leads generated from outside sales team.
• Surpassed monthly sales targets and goals.
Ladbrokes (1999), United Kingdom
Position Held: Assistant Store Manager
• Responsible for operating store and managing staff and performing managerial duties including opening and closing the business.
• Delegated duties and tasks to staff.
• Trained staff on operations of the store, and on new services available to customers.
• Responded to customer inquiries, complaints and requests.
Peco Electronics (1998-1999), United Kingdom
Position Held: Sales Representative
• Coordinated with trade and industry professionals to provide products in a timely manner and at a competitive price.
• Supplied TV and Video equipment, parts, accessories and public address systems to the trade and industry.
• Provided quotes and estimates for new business and current clients.
• Researched new and upcoming products within the industry, passing on any relevant information to the clients.
• Responsible for multiple accounts.
• Developed new business through telephone cold calling and leads generated from outside sales team.
Beatties of London, Ltd. (1991-1998), United Kingdom
Position held: Assistant Manager
• Served as a customer service representative responding to customer inquires.
• Responsible for merchandising and marketing of products.
• Performed opening and closing duties.
• Trained and supervised the sales staff
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