DOUGLAS A.

RIFENBURG
Phone: (716) 523-4210
11556 Stage Road
dr72b2d2@westpost.net
Akron, NY 14001
EXPERIENCE
* Top producing sales professional who maximizes sales within highly competitive
markets.
* Unique combination of experience in business ownership, marketing, sales, and
management.
* Professional, organized, independent and highly self motivated. Team leader a
nd team player.
* Combine patience and persistence to troubleshoot customer needs and insure 100
% satisfaction.
GUARDSMARK LLC - BUFFALO, NEW YORK
Manager Business Development - January 2008 - Present
Manage the sales program for four branches across Upstate New York territory. G
enerate sales by marketing, prospecting, presenting and closing sales for the la
rgest privately owned security services company in the U.S.
RIFENBURG SPORTS GROUP - BUFFALO, NEW YORK
President - May 2003 - December 2008
Operated marketing company specializing in B2B sales of Custom Apparel, Promotio
nal Products, Sponsorship & Advertising Sales, Special Events Planning and Fundr
aising for charities and corporations.
DICK'S SPORTING GOODS - BUFFALO, NEW YORK
Community Marketing Manager (Temporary Position) - April 2005 - October 2005
Responsible for the development and execution of all Promotions, Sponsorships, S
pecial Events, Group Sales, Donations and Brand Building for 29 Dicks Stores acr
oss Upstate NY. Also, through community involvement and PR, built strong relati
onships with teams, leagues, and organizations encouraging them to choose Dick's
as their sporting goods retailer of choice.
> Grew Team Sales (coupon redemptions) from #14 in the company to #1 in only tw
o months
THE NEFF COMPANY - BUFFALO, NEW YORK
Outside Sales Representative - September 1997 - May 2003
Hired based on my experience and ability to prospect, negotiate and close sales
in difficult and competitive markets. This position requires me to be an entrepr
eneurial, self starter with a high level of energy to sell & service a large # o
f customers and large geographical territory. I worked from my "home office".
> Consistently meet & surpass company goals & expectations.
> High number of referrals and repeat business due to excellent service and fol
low-up.
> Increased sales by over 20%
HEALTHRIDER INC. - BUFFALO, NEW YORK / MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
Regional Sales Manager - February 1995 - September 1997
Responsible for hiring, training, motivating and evaluating employees, sales tra
ining, lease negotiating, sales projections for stores and region, inventory con
trol, developing training materials and Profit & Loss. I managed the operations
for 9 stores and over 75 employees.
> Grew my region from the worst territory in the company to #1 for accessory "Ad
d-On" sales.
EDUCATION
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO - BUFFALO, NEW YORK - MAY 1994
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science / Sport Management
Minor - Human Resource Management / Organizational Behavior
> 3.4 G.P.A. - Graduated Cum Laude > Phi ETA Sigma National Honor
Society
> Golden Key National Honor Society > Achieved Scholar-Athlete Honors
> Elected to the Student Senate & Association > Elected President of my Senior
Class