Sales Customer Service

DANIEL K. BOWDEN

*** **** ***** **. ******, NC **425 910-***-**** or 910-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Exceptional Leader in selling of quality, service, and value of products. Demonstrated ability to build new territories and expand opportunities within client base. Outstanding relationship building, training, and presentation skills. Result oriented, decisive leader with proven success record of increasing sales and growing profits while focusing on new accounts in all markets.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic Planning Sales (local & nationally) Client Assessment

Employee Training Corporate Purchasing Inventory Management

Marketing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JOHN LESTER LTD. Wilmington, NC

June 09 to February 2010

Vice President of Sales and Marketing/Design coordinator

• Managed all national sales accounts

• Designed and developed product lines

• Managed Quality Control

• Developed Textile Program to increase profits

• Managed all aspects of production of products

MURROW FURNITURE GALLERIES, Wilmington, NC

April 2005 to February 2009

Buyer and Floor Designer

• Merchandised and purchased product for a 50,000 sq ft store while managing and directing employees for complete store set up.

• Researched and located product at all trade markets to increase sales.

• Managing all inventories and monitoring all incoming deliveries.

• A leader in developing product design and marketing.

• Successful history in high-end residential and commercial design.

• Set meetings and met with vendors and sales reps to view products for purchasing.

CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Wilmington, NC

January 2005 to December 2007

Instructor

• Responsibilities included instructing and preparing students for the design industry with a strong concentration in sales and the ability for the student to approach clients and sell them. And also to present the designs in a professional presentation.

BELINDA BELL ART & ACCESSORIES, Wilmington, NC

August 1998 to April 2005

Store Manager and Lead Designer

• Managed sales force, and maintained operations of a retail design firm.

• Researched product for purchasing.

Hannaford Bros., Wilmington, NC

January 1993 to August 1998

Assistant Store Manager

Managed all aspects of everyday business operations including inventory management, customer service and human resources.

EDUCATION

Associate in Applied Science in Interior Design and Architectural DesignProfessional Achievements- Nationally nominated for the National Arts Award for top designer in the eastern US for design and merchandising.

REFERENCES

Bill Conn- President of Medical Emporium 704-***-****

Jane Orr - President of John Lester Ltd. 704-***-****

Linda Thorburn- Former President of Murrow’s 910-***-****

DANIEL K. BOWDEN

108 Teal Briar Rd. Burgaw, NC 28425 910-***-**** or 910-***-****

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