Curtis Industries, Eastlake, OH. 1987 – 1991.

Provided sales marketing and management for a leading international hardware wholesaler / manufacturer. Consecutively increased responsibilities included multiple phases of operations.

Winner of numerous sales awards including:

• Most Profitable District, first quarter 1991
• National Sales Performer of the Year, 1990
• Presidents Circle of Success, 1990
• Top District Salesperson, 1989

° Increasing sales ° Marketing strategies ° Training and hiring personnel ° Profitability ° Profit and loss statements ° Motivating sales force ° New accounts ° Merchandising programs

° Employee supervision and guidance ° Vendor penetration ° Specialty products ° Employee performance evaluations ° National accounts ° Promotional materials ° Shipping & receiving
District Marketing Manager

1991

• Ranked #2 of 16 District Managers Nationally
• Responsible for 23 employees in 9 States
• Decreased employee costs by 46%
• Increased district sales by 8.5%
• Increased profitability from -$148K to +$59K

1990

• Ranked #2 of 21 District Managers Nationally
• Responsible for 15 employees in 7 States
• Increased district sales by 7.5%

Sales Representative

1989

• Ranked #1 of 15 Sales Rep’s Regionally
• Ranked #16 of 361 Sale Rep’s Nationally
• Increased sales by 57%
• Awarded Presidents Circle of Success ring

1988

• Increased sales by 48%
• Super Rep Award
• 1987- Increased sales by 45%