Sales Management, Franchise Slaes Management, operations Management
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Anthony J. Taylor
612 St. Nicholas Ave • Dayton, Ohio 45410
Accomplished and results driven professional with years of extensive experience in diverse areas of business, management, sales and product development. Recognized for professionalism, commitment to excellence, and demonstrated ability to communicate and work with senior management, associates and clients. Self-motivated and can work independently or in a team.
Areas of key strengths:
• EXCELLENT STRATEGIST – Provide advance solutions that boost productivity and efficiency across the organization. Quickly identify problem areas and implement effective solutions to meet goals.
• EXCEPTIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS – Consistently recognized by colleagues for exceptional talents in analysis and problem resolution in fast-paced environments.
• STRONG SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY – Solid professional standards; excellent track record of dependability. Maintain focus on achieving results while implementing business solutions.
• INSIGHTFUL AND ARTICULATE – Excellent interpersonal/communication skills. Interacted with all levels from executives and administrative personnel to customers and staff, covering all ends of the organization.
_______________ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ______________
National Sales Director: My Franchise Path • Virginia Beach, Virginia July 2008- Present
• Successfully lead 60+ franchise sales consultants for an international franchise consulting firm
• Directly oversee all recruiting, training, and sales systems
• Currently developing new lead generation sources, and forming preferred vendor agreements with financial companies and represent 110 franchise concepts
• Effectively involved with the consultants throughout the entire sales process
VP of Emerging Markets and Business Concepts: Instant Tax Service • Dayton, Ohio May 2005-April 2008
• Director of Franchise Sales
• Efficiently developed new streams of revenue to take the offices from seasonal to year-round, with the result being increased franchise sales
• Effectively designed a concept known as “Plus Store” which consisted of designing a new store look to accommodate additional products
• Successfully added insurance services, check cashing, payday loans, bill pay/money orders, and creation of a pre-paid debit card which resulted in greatly increased revenue
• Responsible for all P&L, regulatory issues, licensing, and implementation of the concept in stores in which the new design was directly helpful in taking the franchise number of stores from 200 to 2400 in 16 months
• Consistently worked closely with Area Developers in assisting closing sales, and using the new “Plus Store” concept which was personally designed to drive leads and sales generation
Owner/President: PMT Capital LLC • Dayton, Ohio December 1997-March 2005
• Successfully launched a tax preparation and advisory business offering financial planning and securities to clients that grew to five offices with 65 employees
• Responsible for all day-to-day operations, as well as managing the sales force
• Currently holds insurance licenses in several states and have been in the financial services industry in sales and management since 1990
• Sold the company in 2005 to the world leader in the industry, H&R Block
_______________ RELEVANT WORK HISTORY _______________
Investment Broker: AG Edwards • Dayton, Ohio August 1995-Decemeber 1997
Senior Advisor: Alexander Chase Co. • Dayton, Ohio October 1990-August 1995
_______________ Education _______________
Bachelor of Business Administration (Major Finance and Economics)
Ohio State University • Columbus, Ohio 1986-1990
_______________ Associations_______________
Master Mason, St John’s Lodge
Member Ohio PIA
Vice President Fraternal Order of the Eagles
Manager for Patterson Park Little League
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