Business Owner and Salesman

R. BYNUM

*** ******* ****** • Menlo Park, CA ****5 • 650-***-**** • *******@***.***

Sales Professional & Business Entrepreneur with integrity and innovation seeking a sales/marketing position. Combined with my knowledge, skills, and competitive experience as a Sales/Account Executive, Business Owner and a Coaching Professional. I will demonstrate exemplary product & service knowledge. I will develop, maintain and nurture business-client partnerships. I will be an effective leader and team player and I will identify all opportunities for growth.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Owned / Operated a successful retail business from the ground up

• 5 years outside sales

• 5 years account management

• 20 years of teaching/training tennis

• Skilled in public speaking and facilitating presentations

WORK EXPERIENCE

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Palo Alto, CA 2007 - Present

Tennis Professional

• Teach tennis to adult and junior players, coach USTA adult and junior competitive teams. Implemented age and skill set programs to meet group and individual needs.

• Organized/Hosted special events including tournaments, mixers, testing evaluations and training seminars.

AGILAIRE, Redwood City, CA 2004 - 2007

Sales/Account Manager

• Selling Project Management Program to companies with high volume packaging and printing needs. Clients include Sony, Hitachi and Palo Alto Medical Foundation. Sales calls, qualifying, quoting, design, proofing, production and fulfillment.

• Involved with clients and vendors through each of their implementation and technological set-up.

MATCH POINT TENNIS SHOP, Tucson, AZ 2001 - 2004

Owner/Operator

• Opening and operating tennis shop with gross annual sales of $750,000. Selling, ordering, and merchandising, accounting, marketing were functions under my direct supervision. Match Point promoted community events and supported schools, clubs, and other special interests.

• Marketed Match Point by sponsoring tournaments, fundraising for local high schools, displaying banners at local tennis venues, donated team uniforms.

• Obtained a contract with University of Arizona enabling us to advertise courtside at all tennis matches and events. Hosted/organized industry manufacturers “Demo Day” events at local clubs and parks; donated auction items at events with all proceeds going to local and national charities. Acted as an ambassador of the game and a contributor to the community.

SKYLINE COUNTRY CLUB, Tucson, AZ 1997 - 2001

Teaching Professional

• Taught tennis to adult and junior players, coached U.S.T.A. league teams and junior and senior tournament players who achieved national ranking prominence and championship levels. Programmed many age and skills set specific programs for students designed to improve their skills and build their confidence. Motivated pupils to display maximized effort.

• Organized special events reinforced with positive input; resulted in team-building and community enjoyment. Organized and hosted club events, planned and coordinated with all departments; substantially increased the attendance from years past.

• Analyzed student needs immediately, assisting and improving their game strategy & talent fluidity, provided positive reinforcement and counseling skills when needed to enhance confidence / morale of each student when winning and losing.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Technical Skills: MS Office Software Programs

Certifications: USPTA Certified Teaching Professional, USRSA, Certified Stringer

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