Chris W Ashmore
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Executive Profile
Accomplished Executive with demonstrated ability to deliver mission-critical results.Innovative Product Executive with proven ability to create highly profitable programs through marketing, training, and partner relationships.
Skill Highlights
• Operations and finance expert • Account Management
• Small business development • Business Development
• Business operations organization • Communication Skills
• strategic objective execution • Customer Relations
• Client account management
• Process improvement
Core Accomplishments
Became the 6th largest Coldwell Banker Franchise in the state of Minnesota in less than a year through strategic growth and 4 major merger and acquisitions.
Professional Experience
Owner/GM
July 2008 to February 2012
Homerun Sports – BEMIDJI, MN
• I am in charge of all day to day responsibilities from hiring to payroll to merchandising.
• I have setup National accounts with all the major sports brands and balance inventory against sales on a weekly basis.
• I handle all marketing and all other tasks on a daily basis.
Surpassed revenue goals in four consecutive quarters.
Owner/Broker GRI
12/2005 to 07/2008
Coldwell Banker 1st Minnesota – MN
• I was the Broker Owner of the 6th largest Coldwell Banker Real Estate Brokerage firm in Minnesota.
• I managed over 80 agents and 10 full time staff members in 4 offices.
• Solely responsible for all accounting aspects including trust account.
• In charge of all operations,marketing and agent supervision.
Director Of Golf Operations
December 2002 to December 2005
LongBow Golf Club – MN
• In charge of all day to day operations including hiring,training and managing all staff.
• Implementing training, policies and procedures.
• Setting up all accounts and managing on a daily basis all inventories.
• All payroll, tax and financial aspects including budgeting.
Agent/GRI Designation VP
11/1999 to 12/2002
Coldwell Banker Beacon Realty/Timberlakes Realty – Brainerd, MN
General Manager
01/2002 to 07/2002
Wendigo Golf Club – Grand Rapids, MN
• In charge of all operations including: hiring and training of all staff and procedures, including implementing and managing a brand new Point Of Sale operating system.
• Purchasing and marketing of all golf shop apparel and supplies.
• In charge of all marketing and accounting including purchasing and financials.
• All scheduling including employees and Tournaments/Special events.
Marketing Analyst, EDI/MIS Control Administrator
10/1996 to 11/1999
ValueVision Intl – Eden Prairie, MN
• Supporting marketing department with all statistical information and special projects Updating and managing database In charge of all MIS Operations and Inventory.
Education
Itasca Community College 1994
Grand Rapids, MN
Marketing/Management
Thomas Jefferson High School 1990
Bloomington, MN
Diploma