Manufacturing Representative Resume

Desired Industry: Manufacturing	SpiderID: 2989
Desired Job Location: Columbus, Ohio	Date Posted: 6/30/2005
Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent	Availability Date: 08/01/2005
Desired Wage: 40000
	U.S. Work Authorization: Yes
Job Level: Management (Manager, Director)	Willing to Travel: Yes, 25-50%
Highest Degree Attained: Bachelors	Willing to Relocate: No

Objective:
Extremely motivated and productive professional with
comprehensive background providing leadership in general
management, project coordination, and quality control;
bottom-line oriented propelling positive margin outcomes
via dedicated customer service, relationship building
techniques and productivity improvements. Willing to assume
challenges and employ analytical thinking to troubleshoot
issues.

Experience:
SHARPER IMPRESSIONS PAINTING CO. ... Columbus, Ohio
2004 to Present
Largest residential and commercial production painting
company in Columbus area with annual gross sales of $2.5
million; growing steadily, operations have expanded to
satellite office in Boca Raton, Florida and Indianapolis,
Indiana.

Quality Control Manager

Oversee progression and quality of projects in motion
enabling ownership to concentrate on business development
and expansion thus facilitating revenue increases;
increase productivity and efficiency via daily visits to
job sites to inspect and increase production,
communications with work crews and clients to maintain
positive work atmosphere, and spearheading resolutions to
performance issues. Supervise 20-30 crews annually and
facilitate operations as job organizer, troubleshooter,
mediator, and revenue collector. Also assist with
marketing of company to expand client-base.

* Throughout tenure thus far, facilitated 40% bottom-line
increase bringing in $300,000 by allowing company
ownership to focus on sales and contract revenue;
performance propelled via strong, goal-oriented work
ethic, commitment to excellence and well-organized time
management.

* Demonstrate excellent crisis management and issue
resolution skills as problems spearheaded range from
inconsistent crew attendance to disgruntled clients;
negotiate contract modifications and replace crew staff
if positive approaches fail to result in favorable
conclusions.

SCHYLUR BUILDERS ... Nantucket, Massachusetts
2002 to 2003
Local construction company supported by 4-8 employees;
primary market comprised of residential homeowners.

Assistant Coordinator

Positioned to procure and allocate building materials to
work sites; accountable for maintaining accurate records
of supply purchases as well as providing assistance to
builders with general site projects.

NANTUCKET BIKE SHOP ... Nantucket, Massachusetts
1985 to 1988 & 1990 to 2002
Independently owned shop specializing in rental of bikes,
scooters, and 4-wheel drive vehicles to public consumers
throughout popular resort destination. Rented and sold
bikes, scooters and accessories priced up to $4,000.

General Manager

Promoted to administer all facets of operations with
ultimate responsibility for generating $1.2 million annual
gross revenue throughout 1 primary location and 2
satellite locations; scope of role included oversight of
sales, customer service, facility and rental fleet
upkeep/maintenance, store safety/security, $200,000 in
merchandise procurement, shipping/receiving, inventory and
warehouse management, and human resources. Hired, trained
and scheduled approximately 40 staff. Negotiated sales and
held final decision on sales related issues.

Early career includes Area Sales Representative with Pitney
Bowes in Columbus, Ohio and Advertising Representative with
Gabel Water Systems in Columbus, Ohio.

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, 1988
Ohio Northern University ... Ada, Ohio.

Skills:
STRENGTHS & EXPERTISE

* Business Development
* Staff Development
* Staff Supervision
* Project Management
* Client Needs Analysis
* Employee Relations
* Creative/Strategic Selling
* Client Maintenance/Retention
* Consultative Sales Presentations
* Strategic Business Planning
* Productivity Improvement
* Policy/Procedure Development
* Performance Evaluations
* Sales/Marketing
* Quality Control
* Program Management
* Operational Efficiency
* Inventory Management

Additional Information:
MICHAEL ECONOMOU
2541 Hyacinth Lane
Columbus, Ohio 43235
Email: mecon9@juno.com
Home: 614-326-0351
Cellular: 614-738-4370

"...I am a very loyal, business and customer service-oriented
professional ... I enjoy solving problems and getting things
done that help benefit the company, client and myself..."

Dear Selection Committee:

As a quality-oriented and profit-focused manager who has
propelled the growth of sales and solidified operations
throughout diverse environments, I can offer the important
blend of business development and communications abilities
required to maximize your company's bottom line as a
Manufacturer's Representative, Account Executive and/or
Sales Manager.

My qualifications represent a solid combination working in
managerial as well as hands-on roles that predicts positive
outcomes for the company with which I affiliate.
Reinforcing this experience is my ability to quickly assume
knowledge and insight of subjects at hand and provide
solutions to unique challenges. My areas of strength and
expertise include:

Highlighted by excellent team-building, issue resolution,
and relationship management techniques, my accomplishments
facilitating sales and impacting financial results
foreshadow the immediate and sustained benefit I will
confer to your company.

My career includes such roles as currently, Quality Control
Manager with Sharper Impressions Painting Co, the largest
residential and commercial production painting company in
the Columbus area, and previously, Assistant Coordinator
with local residential construction company, Schylur
Builders, and General Manager of Nantucket Bike Shop, an
independently owned shop specializing in rental of bikes,
scooters, and 4-wheel drive vehicles.

This experience has provided the opportunity to make
significant and profitable contributions to my employers.
Consistently I have brought about new ideas, ways of
thinking and problem-solving techniques that have produced
successful results. I am versatile, possess a positive
leadership style, and I have gained the respect of those
with whom I have come in contact. I offer a high degree of
integrity and believe I could be an asset in any profit-
directed setting.

If you are searching for an inventive, contemporary leader
who will generate growth and profit for your organization,
please contact me to arrange an interview. I am eager to
learn more about the challenges facing your company and to
discuss how I can make a difference.

Sincerely,

Michael Economou

Candidate Contact Information:

Name: Michael Economou
Street:	Phone: 614-326-0351
City: Columbus	Fax: -
State: Ohio
Zip: 43235
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