EDWARD J. LEWIS
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Alpharetta, GA
PROFILE
An excellent Sales representative, teacher, trainer and communicator with over 25 years experience. Strong management skills. Successful Small Business owner involved in Marketing & Sales. Secondary level educator for Vocational Education. Speaks Spanish fluently and relates well to several cultures and life experiences. Highly motivated and disciplined with a varied background. Developed and presented seminars on Self-image & Self-esteem as well as written a book that is currently available as an e-book.
EXPERIENCE
2005-2008 CHAUFFER: LIMOUSINE, VAN & TOWN CAR AUTO TECH BACKGROUND WELL VERSED IN MAINTENANCE NEEDS.
1991-2005 MARKETING, SALES, AND Lynchburg, VA
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Founded company and took it to over $900,000 in Sales
Taught and supervised sales force
Directed Marketing and Sales
Developed and presented Seminars for Sales and Motivation
President and CEO of Lewis Presentations, Inc. for 15 years
1988-1991 COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
• Experience in evaluating, appraising, presenting, and selling commercial properties for investment purposes as an agent for leading real estate companies
1976-1988
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT /TEACHING
Created Programs to enhance Community development through churches and outreach programs
Planned weekly meetings, programs, counseling students and adults
Taught locally and in Colleges and Universities in the eastern region
Implemented programs for college and high school students to successfully work in the development of community programs.
PUBLIC SPEAKING
A strong communicator and teacher with over 25 years of experience, made weekly presentations regionally to colleges, churches, Young life and Inter-varsity groups and penitentiaries Emphasis: motivating and teaching people to make significant life changes. Presented seminars for motivation and self-image and self-esteem changes
TEACHING
5 years of Secondary level vocational education instruction. Coordinated instruction with community job placement. Many students were placed directly into the job market and were employed upon receiving their degree.
EDUCATION
State of Virginia Real Estate and Insurance licenses
Series 6 SEC Mutual Fund licensure
Extended education in business, education and communications:
University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, and Central Virginia Community College.
• Graduate of Andrew Warde HS in Fairfield, CT. Active Leader
INTERESTS
Computers, Motorcycles, Fitness, Woodworking, Writing, Self Awareness