Even Smart People Do Silly Things

To support my notion that even smart, educated, and successful people can screw up in grand fashion, here are the highlights from my resume. Go to my main blog to see where all this education and experience got me. Note: If anyone out there has a position to fill that matches my qualifications, remember: the greatest teacher in life is one's own mistakes (and send me an email).

AREAS of EXPERTISE

• General/Operations Management
• Sales Management
  
• Marketing Management
• Account Management
• Consultative Sales
  
• Business Strategy
• Effective Promotion/Trade Shows
• Project Management
• Market Research/Business Development
• Staff Management
• Business Development
• Graphic Design/In-House Advertising

EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Sales & Marketing Manager, 2006 - Present

Stepped into newly written position to drive flagging sales and rejuvenate marketing program. In just months, redesigned print & online sales collateral; developed new inside sales training program; designed new account management system; created and implemented email newsletter campaign; instituted revisions for company websites; streamlined staff and modified internal heirarchy; established new accounts, and inaugaurated new meeting formats.

Director of Marketing & Operations, 2001 - 2005

Helped found successful retail gift and apparel company targeting consumers within competitive, affluent marketplace. Led venture development team in the creation of business concept; performed comprehensive market analysis; built business and marketing plans; implemented long-term and tactical strategies and consulted on inventory/merchandising plan. Primarily responsible for developing and strengthening organizational business and marketing strategies while managing daily operations.

Vice President, 1997 - 2001
Account Manager, 1994 - 2001

Sought and implemented changes which improved cash flow, reduced capital expense, and improved employee morale/retention. Managed technical services, customer service, operations, marketing, and communications for $6M industrial distributor while building and maintaining a diverse portfolio of accounts.

EDUCATION

Masters of Business Administration
Medaille College - Buffalo, New York

• Award for Academic Excellence
  
• GPA: 3.9 of 4.0

Bachelors of Business Administration
Medaille College - Buffalo, New York

• Graduated summa cum laude, Dean's List
• GPA: 3.9 of 4.0

A.A.S., Advertising & Commercial Art
Genesee C.C. - Batavia, New York