Sales Management

Chris Holzgraf 760-***-****

*************@*******.***

QUALIFICATION PROFILE

** ***** ********** **** ********** management, operations management, vendor management, and marketing. Quantifiable successes in all stages of strategic operations from creating and managing project plans, to identifying the resources to support projects, to qualifying/selecting/negotiating/monitoring relationships with vendors, to driving multiple projects through complex sourcing processes, ensuring end results meet the requirements of all organizations impacted.

With my strong management and purchasing background, I have recognized that common factors of success always seem to exist.

• Excellent communication skills with internal departments and outside clients/vendors.

• Ability to create effective programs and consistently analyze their performance.

• Deliver communications tailored to the needs of the receiver (managers, peers, customers)

• Strong work ethic and time management skills.

• Ability to learn new skills and adapt to constant change.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Operations and Purchasing Manager Sept. 2007-Present

Source Promos

• Established sourcing processes for all aspects of projects from initial scope development through implementation.

• Implemented requisition strategies for local, domestic, and international suppliers.

• Qualified, selected, negotiated with, and monitored relationships of vendors.

• Negotiated contracts and orders for raw materials and finished goods ranging from $100M to $1MM.

• Prepared and processed RFQs, RFPs, purchase orders, and contracts in accordance with policies and procedures.

• Created and reported metrics to senior management that tracked program and supplier performance.

• Led a team of 15-20 personnel to continually perform above company maintained goals.

• Analyzed information to constantly improve company programs and processes.

• Skills: Communications, Company Program Innovation, Vendor Management, and Market Analysis.

• Software Programs: MM SAP, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Project, QuickBooks.

• Creative, efficient and diligent problem solver who is motivated to exceed position requirements.

Product Marketing Manager

Simeon Cascade Inc./Custom Kings Nov. 2002 – Sept. 2007

• Created effective sales and marketing campaigns for a promotional product supplier and international sourcing company.

• Utilized sales and management abilities to help grow sales by 400% from year 2 to year 4 of business.

• Coordinated trade shows including event registration and exhibitor logistics.

• Communicated the value proposition of products to our sales team.

• Developed the sales tools that support the selling process of our products.

• Maintained working relationships with regional, national, and international vendors and buyers.

• Led a team of 12-15 personnel to continually perform above company maintained performance goals.

• Analyzed information to guide business decisions.

• Skills: Communications, Market Analysis, Negotiations and Product Innovation.

• Software Programs: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, QuickBooks, SAP, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop.

• Creative, efficient, and diligent problem solver who is motivated to exceed position requirements.

Commercial Lending Officer US Bank June 2000 – Oct. 2002

• Sourced and underwrote commercial lending packages such as Commercial Real Estate, Leases and Business loans.

• Most deals were between $1MM-$10MM

• Effectively communicated with team members regarding proposals, clients and various issues.

• Learned to manage a large amount of paperwork and workload through effective organization and time management.

• Was awarded with the opportunity to work on larger, more complex projects.

• Excelled in a competitive work environment where expectations were high and long hours were common.

SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE

MM SAP, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Project, QuickBooks, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

EDUCATION

University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon Graduated 2000

Bachelor of Science: Economics Minors: Business and Communications

PERSONAL INTERESTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

• PAC-10 Athlete in Track and Field for the University of Oregon

• All PAC-10 Team in Track and Field

• High School Track Coach: Developed a District Champion and State qualifier in each event I coached.

• Overall, I have a never say can’t attitude and love to compete.

References available upon request.

Contact this candidate