Mark Gardner
Deltona, Florida *2738
******@*******.***
386-***-**** Cell
Summary: I am dedicated to achieving objectives by developing strong relationships with customers through detailed planning, complete execution, relentless follow- through and a hunter’s mentality.
Experience:
2004-2008 Miller Brewing Company Orlando, Fl.
2006-2008 Business Development Mass Merch. Channel E. Coast Fl and S. Ga.
Hit and exceeded stretch on bonus goals each and every year
Indirectly managed 25 Distributor Account Managers at 5 Distributorships in Mass Merch Channel as well as a reset team
2006 top producer in region on Wal Mart team and a 4 rating (excellent)
2004-2006 Sales Specialist C Store Channel Central Florida
• 2004 Increased feature execution levels by 20%
• 2004 and 2005 received a rating of 4 (excellent)
• 2005 Frederick Miller President’s Award recipient
• 2006 total volume increase vs. previous year of 13%
• Completed Solution Selling and Space Management classes
• Came in under budget every year with Trade Development
2001-2004 Gallo Wines/Grantham distributing Orlando, Fl.
2003-2004 District Manager Gallo program Central and N. Fl.
2003 up 10% and was top 2% of DMs
2003 won Sales Excellence trip to California
2004 added On Premise Casual Restaurant Channel
2001-2002 Sales Representative Gallo Program C Store and Mass Merch Channels
• Exceeded volume goals by 12% vs. previous year
• 2001 won Sales Excellence trip to California
• Completed SIERRA sales training classes
1997-2001 United Samsco Orlando, Fl.
Manufacturer’s Representative
• Executed National programs for manufacturers at big box stores
• Conducted training and product knowledge classes at district and store level
• Worked to increase product awareness through pos and display penetration
• Company closed 2001
1992-1997 Worked 5 years in Restaurant Management
Education:
2000 Nova Southeastern – Started MBA program
1988-1992 Florida State University – Graduated 1992 with BA in International Business
1987 Mars Hill College- studied business, played collegiate football and baseball on
Scholarship
Computer Skills: Intermediate Level: Power Point, Excel, Word, Outlook