management/ Sales/ Executive Resume

Desired Industry: Wholesale	SpiderID: 622
Desired Job Location: Altamonte Springs, Florida	Date Posted: 3/20/2004
Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent	Availability Date: 3/15/04
Desired Wage: 75-100k
	U.S. Work Authorization: Yes
Job Level: Management (Manager, Director)	Willing to Travel: Yes, 50-75%
Highest Degree Attained: Bachelors	Willing to Relocate: No

Objective:
After nearly 15 years of leading corporate operations to ever increasing profits and greater consumer awareness; I remain driven by an unyielding entrepreneurial spirit. My keen sense of business opportunity has
resulted in yielding tens of millions of dollars in revenue for my previous employers I can produce similar results for your company. My past successes indicate my ability to succeed. I believe in loyalty and
would welcome the opportunity to prove that.

As a skilled communicator who excels at sales, vendor and employee relations, negotiations, trade show networking, marketing, as well as the ability to utilize my training as a business analyst to dramatically
lower costs while boosting margins. In the course of my career, I:

Managed five sales divisions simultaneously, generating 52 million in sales for the U.S division. An increase of 20% while lowering sales expenses by 50%. Writing business plans and sales forecasts for each of
those divisions and achieving targeted goals

Re-launched a failed brand extension for Waterford Crystal while reducing overall corporate costs, improved operations, increased sales, and increased profit and revenue by net 11% for my employer

Secured licensed distribution agreements with wholesalers. Introducing core product lines domestically and internationally. In addition securing licensing agreements for production and distribution and of
major brands like: Looney Tunes NFL, NHL, NBA, and MLB and Colligate Properties

Opened over 2000 accounts in the course of my career as well as dealing with major chains like Wal-Mart, Shopko, and BJs etc.

This letter is an introduction of my proven track record and limitless abilities. Therefore, I would like to schedule a meeting at your convenience to discuss in detail how I can serve as a valuable member of your company's team. Please feel free to contact me anytime using the information provided above. Until then, thank you for your time and consideration.

Respectfully
Gregory Wolfenden

Experience:
Summary

I have acquired nearly 15 years of focused progressive experience in guiding corporate and retail operations to greater profits and consumer awareness. I possess an unyielding entrepreneurial spirit, along with a firm grasp of prudent business practices. Career highlights include the cultivation a brand extension for Waterford Crystal as General Manager, Executive VP for Michael Anthony managing five sales divisions for a 142 million dollar business, In addition becoming an entrepreneur.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Sales Management, Business Analyst, Corporate Operations, Business Plans, Strategic Planning,
Acquisitions Negotiations, Brand Development, Sales Forecasting, Inventory Control and Systems
Budgeting, Marketing, Product Design, Licensing, Outsourcing, Cost Containment,
Retail Start-Up, Recruiting, Staff Motivation Training

Versatile in the following computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Outlook, Lotus
Versatile in the following computer Systems: IBM AS 400, BPCS System, Quick books, Great Plains

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

�� Managed five Sales divisions generating increased USA corporate sales and profitability
�� Established licensing agreements for distribution in Canada Europe Africa, and. Asia, in additional to USA sales
�� Boosted net margins 11% through business Analysis in my divisions
�� Created developed and implemented brand new marketing concepts for retailers and wholesalers
�� Secured licensing agreements for Waterford in more than 30 countries.
�� Worked on licensing agreements with NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, Looney Tunes, Colligate properties
�� Reduced operations turnaround time in production division by 30%.
�� Created training manuals and videos for sales staff.
�� Identified corporate areas of excess spending and created optimal budget increasing overall corporate profits buy 2% from my prior training as a business Analyst
�� Opened many of the top retail chain stores in the country

CAREER PROFILE

Waterford Wedgwood USA, Division President/GM 2000-2003

Directed a brand extension for Waterford Crystal��s, overseeing Sales, marketing, product development, inventory management, distribution, packaging, visual merchandising, vendor compliance, trade show coordination, accounts payable, accounts receivable budget forecasting, sales forecasting, and profit and loss. Responsible for 20 employees reporting directly to the CFO

Michael Anthony Inc., Vice President 1989-2000

Worked my way through the chain of command, from running the shipping department to managing five sales divisions. Responsible for: Retail Chain and Department stores, Independent stores, Wholesalers, Family Jewelry, Excess Inventory, and Employee Store. Total divisions generated in excess of 40% of corporate sales, or total volume of $52M. Negotiated and executed corporate acquisitions. Supervised a staff of 12 sales personnel and reengineered sales and marketing departments, leading to a 20% revenue increase while cutting expenses by 50%. Also responsible for customer service department. Opened 36 of company��s top 100 U.S. retailers. Reported directly to CEO

EDUCATION
BA Business Management
Buxton University

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