Sales Manager

Robert D. Russell

**** ****** *****

Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014

Tel: 815-***-****

Email: mqd1st@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position whereby my services will contribute to a company's growth and enhance its community reputation.

BACKGROUND

September 1996 - Present: Cleaning, Etc. - Crystal Lake, IL

Partner-Owner: Managed a small commercial cleaning services firm in the Northwest suburbs. The specialty has been to serve businesses situated in 500-5000 square foot office spaces. During this time, we have successfully competed directly with major franchises for territory and acquired contracts from such notable companies as psychologists, current and former heads of the local county law bar associations, technology regional offices and marketing sales offices amongst others.

February 1992 - August 1996: Presidential Mortgage Company - Arlington Heights, IL

Residential Loan Officer: Maintained being the Top Sales Producer for over three years in the solicitation of home loans. Duties consisted of telemarketing qualified leads as well as cold calling prospects; Made office presentations to real estate agents and prospective clients for developing new business.

July 1988 - February 1992: Browning Ferris Industries (BFI) - Barrington, IL

Branch Accounting Manager: Accomplished the creation of NEW Marketing Cost & Sales Analysis for Recycling Program start-up profit center. Provided Microsoft Excel charts, graphs and data and participated in the monthly regional sales meetings for review of sales goals, forecasts, missed opportunities and sales departmental requirements. Performed all aspects of the branch accounting needs. Supervised 2 employees.

October 1985 - July 1988: American Properties Team - Boston, MA

Leasing Agent / Property Manager: Chosen to manage their then latest premier residential site due to my being the top rental producer during initial four operational months while this project was under final construction phase. Performed profitability projections, implemented local advertising campaigns, presented living accommodations to prospective tenants for showing benefits of choosing our community, maintained the company's professional public image and enhanced relationships with residents to maintain high tenancy ratio and achieved keeping monthly rental fees being paid on time by using my personable demeanor to reduce the need of utilizing A/R staff.

August 1983 - October 1985: Erkinnen Buick & Opal - Stow, MA

Automobile Sales Associate: One of five sales associates for this area dealership. Presented and sold Buick models and pre-owned vehicles to many affluent community residents & business executives. Received 4 awards for high sales performance during dealer holiday promotions, quarterly cut off periods & new model introductions.

EDUCATION

1983 - Bachelor of Arts in Business from The University of Massachusetts

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Corel WordPerfect, Excel, ACD Systems, QuickBooks, Web Easy Professional, Photoshop, + more

REFERENCES

Available Upon Request

INTERESTS

Photography, woodworking, nature walking.

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