HENSLEY C. STEWART
Omaha, Nebraska 68104
Cellular: 402-***-****
E-mail: eephin@r.postjobfree.com
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/hensley-stewart/8/aba/1bb
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Proven Leader, Business Developer, Entrepreneur and Sales professional with numerous years experience in Business Growth & Development, Contract negotiations, territory management, major account acquisition and management on a local, National and International scale. The ability to identify, focus and execute pivotal priorities, attain and exceed sales goals, maintain productivity, and consistently ensure quality work in an ever-changing workplace. I am Founder & President of networking groups within the Metro areas with up to 100 Business Professionals.
ALL-STAR SHIRTS (ASS&M) – 2010 TO Present
President Sales & Business Development
• Opened Business doors 3rd qtr 2010 for the purpose of providing screen printing & embroidery services
• Responsible for the acquisition of all major Clients Contract negotiations
• Successfully developing top 5 Clients selecting ASS&M as The Vendor of Choice
• Position business as the number 1 Screen printing and embroidery business in Bellevue within 14 months
• Creator, Developer & President of Two Bellevue Chamber Networking groups, sole purpose of growing business
• Developed solid strategic alliances (Partners) with third party companies to sell our products
JONCONNU.COM / InHandDeals 2009 to 2010
Owner/President
• Founder & President of Joncdonnu.com: Sales of Screen Printed apparel
• JonConnu is still a functioning Online Business
• Sales & marketing of promotional products via Social media services
• Got involved INHandDeals for the sole purpose of understanding Online marketing & Social Media
• Sales and marketing of SEO services
DIGITAL DEFENSE GROUP - 2006 to 2008
Director: Business Development.
The Development, Sales, Marketing & Business Development of Biometric Security systems for access control
Directly responsible for generating over 75% of all company Sales revenues
Successfully Pursued Strategic partners business relationships on a local, national and International level
Developed & trained Strategic partners to represent the products in their markets
Responded to numerous RFP’s on a National & International level
Trained and Supervised National & International Sales Executives on a weekly basis
Identified, managed and coordinated marketing strategies and tactics for the company
Mastered the Art of procuring meetings with Top Tier Business Officers (presidents, CEO, Owners, etc.)
SOLUTION ONE - 2004 to 2006
Major Account Manager
Responsible for the sales, marketing & development of national accounts for office equipment
Consistently achieved & exceeded sales Forecast as set by Manager
Developed local and national businesses partners in a wide variety of industries
Developed, implemented and analyzed customer surveys and cost analysis reports
Prepared and presented all RFP’s for assigned accounts
Mentored new sales professionals
ALTERNATIVE BUSINESS SYSTEMS (now Konica-Minolta Business Systems) - 2003 to 2004
Major Account Manager
Developed new markets and territories for the sales & service of Office equipment
Developed strong business relationships in Kansas City & surrounding areas territories
Exceeded company expectations for developing solid business partners
Trained and supervised territory sales team
Developed forecasting monthly reports & RFP response sheet for sales team
Acquired one of the company top three accounts after less than 6 months in the new territory
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING SERVICES AND CONTRACT STAFFING SPECIALISTS - 2000 to 2003
Account Executive
Responsible for sales of Y2K embedded systems projects for commercial, state/federal government projects.
Established partnering agreements with Fortune 500/emerging growth companies to provide skilled professionals for projects and programming requirements.
Prospected for new accounts to provide integrated business/technology consulting services.
Developed project programming proposals and marketing strategies. Presented new technologies to ClOs, CFOs, Information Systems Directors, Data Center Managers and Project Managers.
Developed loyal ongoing client relationships
SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR OFFICE (now Solution One) - 1994 to 1998
National Account Manager
Responsible for the Sales, marketing & development of national accounts for office equipment
Increased sales 30% in 2 years
Developed Fortune 500 prospects
Managed a fleet of office equipment systems nationwide
Prepared surveys/cost analysis reports. Negotiated contracts
NEBRASKA PRIME MEATS - 1993 to 1994
Sales Manager
Increased corporate efficiency; developed business plans
Developed and supervised Sales/Marketing Department
Forecast sales; set goals for employees. Generated leads; pre-call
Managed new accounts through cold calls and follow-up
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Degree, Major: International Business, Minor: Marketing, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, 1992
Working toward a Masters of Business Administration, GPA: 3.99, Bellevue University, Bellevue, Nebraska
ACHEIEVMENTS AND AWARDS:
• Community Organizer: Founded 2 new Networking Groups for the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce. Coordinate and conduct weekly meetings, manage and develop membership, encourage strategic alliances, developed By-laws and rules of conduct for groups.
• Leader: President of 3 tips group within the Omaha metro area (about 100 members)
• Entrepreneur: Business Owner, T-Shirt business and other investment opportunities
• Volunteer: One of the Top Volunteers for the Bellevue Community & Chamber of Commerce
• Sales Awards: Won numerous Platinum Club recognitions, cruises, monetary bonuses and plaques. Recognized on TV/media for presentations on biometrics in security; Received Top Sales awards and recognitions at every organization I was employed
SKILLS:
Proficient in the use of most computer related applications including Microsoft Office, Publisher, Spreadsheets, some SDLC tools & Process Re-Engineering; Quicken; CRM+- tools; Macintosh operating systems; other communication and management computer tools.
Conversational Spanish
REFERENCES
Numerous References will be furnished upon request!