Resume Russell Scott Rich Whitehall Pa. 18052 Phone 484-225-5903 E-mail rr1deca52@westpost.

net Goal: To secure a position with opportunity for advancement where I can be happy in my work while bringing the position to new heights through demonstrated perf ormance and enthusiasm. October 2009 through present. Boat n RV Superstore Hamburg Pa. Retail/wholesale Sales Representative. January 1990 through January 2009 Reeb Millwork Corporation. January through April 1990. Hired as a Architect/ Builder Rep. Called on Architects and Builders to promote Reeb products. Conducted training seminars. Take offs. Box lunch meetings May 1990 through April 1995. Promoted to Territorial Sales Manager Long Island Called on dealer accounts. Prospected and established new accounts. Conducted pr oduct training seminars for builders, remodelers and Architects. Handled service issues. I grew business in my territory from $ 2.5 million to over $7 million. April 1995 through July 1999. Promoted to newly created position as Sales Manage r Bethlehem Facility. Managed 21 outside sales personal and over 800 Reeb customers. Established Game plans for sales reps. Set sales goals and objectives. Created product promotions with suppliers. Responsible for hiring and firing, territory alignments, budget s, commission plans etc. Increased sales each year between 5% and 12%. July 1999 through January 2003. I was offered and accepted the newly created pos ition as National Accounts Sales Manager for Bethlehem Pa. and Syracuse NY branc hes. Hired and managed National Accounts Reps. Responsible for The Home Depot, W ickes lumber, 84 lumber, Lowe's Corp. and Chase-Pitkin chains. Established and c onducted tailored training programs. Established key contacts with corporate off ices and developed specific strategies and promotions to develop a win/win relat ionship to increase sales. Sales increased from $7 million to $13 million. February 2003 through January 2009. Territorial Sales Manager. Calling on High E nd Building Material Suppliers. Responsible for; Selling, Promotion, Training & Service concerns. March 1977 through December 1989 Ventarama Skylight Corporation Created and held a variety of positions including, over the road truck driver, s ervice coordinator, sales rep, product trainer and sales manager. Responsible for initiating, servicing and training 200+ dealer accounts. Organized, coordinated and participated in 23 trade shows yearly. Developed and managed customer service department. Created merchandising, advertising and display programs. Education Bachelor of science degree. C W Post, Long Island University Two year business management degree. Hofstra University Dale Carnegie certified sales training instructor Integrity Selling certified training instructor 98 Outside activities and interests 1976 1981 1988 19

Active member Port Washington Fire Department 1972 through 1990. Granted exempt member status for life. Advanced Medical Technician / Paramedic 1977 through 1984 Enjoy; Scuba Diving, Golf, Back Packing, Canoeing, Sailing, Softball Married with two adult children References available upon request.

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