BRETT JOHNSON
19950 Roe ? Overland Park, Kansas 66213 913-555-5555 Cell: 913-555-1234 ? bjohnson@email.net
PROFILE
15+ year business career with excellent qualifications in general management, new business development / strategies, customer relations, project / product management, communications and Internet strategies. Successful in building profitable organizations in highly competitive consumer markets. Strengths in relationship building, with exceptional networking and partnering abilities. Experience in engineering and marketing combined with outstanding people skills contributes to product management / product strategy forte. Analytical, innovative and out-of-the-box thinker with record of securing results. Familiar working in a matrix-managed environment. Tireless, enthusiastic worker.
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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
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???????? Built eBusiness consulting firm (onlinecommerce.com) from start-up planning to full-scale operation with 12,000 sq. ft and 50 employees. ? Researched venture capital funding and acquisition opportunities and ultimately negotiated start-up funds
through private financial placement. ? Successfully marketed services to marquee clients, including Greenwood Electric, Farmland Industries,
Rockwell International, American Greeting, Party Warehouse and The Jones Store. ???????? Established key partnerships and alliances with multiple organizations to position onlinecommerce.com as the #1
eCommerce company area-wide. ? Originated highly profitable alliance with Dell; earned Dell’s eBusiness National Partner award. ? Aligned with cybercash.com to participate in online bill payment program that was rolled out to Greenwood
Electric, among others. ? Forged alliances with MCI, Intel, Smith Gardner and various advertising agencies.
???????? Key Performance: ? Grew IBM account 100-fold in 18 months (from $10,000 to $1M). ? Hammered the competition to secure $275,000 American Greetings account. ? Doubled onlinecommerce.com revenues year-to-year.
MARKETING
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Spearheaded creative and targeted marketing campaigns utilizing customer-centric themes and Internet-based presentations that secured new business. Designed attention-grabbing trade show strategies / displays capturing up to 25% of annual business. Enhanced corporate image through publication in media: Associated Press and the Kansas City Star. Pioneered referral merchant banner network through Java development that automatically managed renewals of online banner, reducing administrative management time by 45%.
Generated business from food additive manufacturers through convention trade shows, brochure and proposal development at Major Research Institute.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
???????? Managed wireless Web software development projects and eCommerce / eMarketing projects through teams of 4 to 15 individuals at wireless.com.
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???????? Managed high-profile alliances and key research projects for governmental and private-sector clients at Major Research Institute.
EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT
???????? Collaborated with accounting department to engineer, pilot, and roll out full-scale $80,000 accounting system that slashed billing cycle by 28% and broadened scope of accounting functions.
???????? Installed intranet-based time / work tracking tool that permitted online time sheets and integrated with accounting package. Result: Saved 50% time in human resource tracking.
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
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1990 to 1997
Major Research Institute, Columbia, Missouri 1985 to 1990 Non-profit research institute with 250 employees RESEARCH CHEMIST / PROJECT MANAGER Twice-promoted during tenure with Major Research Institute due to creative research and solutions-building skills. Contributed to major research initiatives for governmental and private-sector clients. Deployed project plans and research strategies. Managed researcher / chemist / technician teams that conducted research, authored and presented reports. Instrumental team member that facilitated landmark alliance with Battelle Columbus Laboratories.
onlinecommerce.com, Kansas City, Missouri eBusiness consulting company that designed and implemented online commerce sites PRESIDENT Founded eBusiness company that marketed primarily to the retail (eCommerce) industry. Engineered distribution channel strategy, positioning onlinecommerce.com as national partner with Dell and affiliating with organizations like American Greetings, MCI and Rockwell International, among many others.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration, 1992 University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, 1985 Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri
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SHANNON YATES
15857 60th Street North Austin, Texas 78620 (512) 555-1212 email@email.com
A highly dynamic, team-spirited, and results-oriented individual seeking entry-level or intern position in the area of power sources and systems as an electrical engineer trainee while attending Austin Community College. Highly dependable with a strong desire to learn, contribute, and make a difference.
ENTRY-LEVEL / INTERNSHIP Electrical Engineering
Utilizing Outstanding Technical & Problem-Solving Skills Currently Enrolled in Electrical Engineering Curriculum
AREAS OF STRENGTH
Technical problems solving and troubleshooting Maintenance and repair (grounds and equipment) Statistical analysis; factual recall and evaluation Communication and rapport-building skills Project planning and coordination
Logical reasoning and deduction Purchasing and inventory control Staff training and development Organization and time management Customer service and quality control
??Computer Skills: Microsoft Office 2000 (Word, Excel, Access) and Internet Research & Applications
EDUCATION
PALM BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Lake Worth, Florida
Bachelor of Science: Electrical Engineering, In Progress (EGD: Winter, 2002)
Selected Coursework:
Calculus Chemistry I and II Environmental Conservation Trigonometry Biology Microcomputer Applications
HIGHLIGHTS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• • • •
More than six years of working in electrical engineering (helping father in his engineering business) Utilizing solid technical and maintenance skills, ensuring proper maintenance and care of equipment Assisted in the automation/computerization of Stellar Equine Center – installed retail and inventory software Selected as lead project engineer for college project – junior year
CHRONOLOGY OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (While Attending School)
Southgate Electrical Engineering Group, Austin, Texas 1996 to Current
Electrical Engineering Apprentice (part-time and summers)
Stellar Equine Center, Austin, Texas 1990 to Current
Sales Representative – Horse Trainer (Summers)

BRIDGET D. BROWNING
15 Grove Street ? Patchogue, New York 11772 ? (516) 555-8203 ? ? bb117@aol.com
? PROFILE
Professional abilities in general bookkeeping. Excellent analytical skills; develop operative systems to reduce expenses and protect revenue. A versatile team player who can work effectively and independently in challenging environments. Proficient on Lotus, Great Plains accounting software, and Officewriter programs.
? ACHIEVEMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS ? Designed original program to correct inefficient hotel reservation system; reduced
expenditures by clarification of authorizations and billing.
? Partnered with CEO to develop detailed medical coverage cost analysis schedule. ? Authored clearly understandable manuals on accounting office systems and procedures. ? Developed financial tracking system to maximize dollars spent on temporary help. ? Created innovative procedures that dramatically increased data entry productivity.
? PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Arrow Electronics, Yaphank, NY
Accounts Payable Manager 1989 to present
Oversee accounts payable department of electronics production facility ($115M sales).
? Coordinate and implement all aspects of general bookkeeping. Reconcile bank statements and accounts. Utilize chart of accounts to code vouchers and enter accounts payable invoices. Prepare cash disbursements, apply cash receipts, research bills, check batches and day reports for accuracy. Generate computerized end of month reports. Utilize trial balance for various schedules.
? Develop and execute numerous special projects. Determine budgets, establish hotel accounts, travel arrangements and itineraries for conventions, etc. Maintain individual files and process payroll of each freelancer and temp used on jobs. Compile monthly special reports; prepare American Express schedule. Act as backup for vacation coverage in department.
Video Today Magazine, New York, NY Accounts Payable Manager 1987 to 1989 General accounting with concentrated focus on vendor and customer relations.
? Addressed and resolved client problems and concerns. Performed customer credit verifications. Entered and prepared cash disbursements, invoices, and cash receipts. Assembled and tested voucher packages and coded account distribution. Monitored aging report, tracked collection of past due accounts, reviewed expense reports.
? EDUCATION AND TRAINING Hofstra University, Uniondale, NY Courses toward B.A. in Liberal Arts.
Company training: Journal entries, adjustments and accompanying schedules. Client billing systems (actualizations, etc.).

KATHY HUDDLESTON
2412 SE 24th Avenue (503) 234-8919 Portland, OR 97214 kathy_h@verizon.net
Administrative/Executive Assistant SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Hardworking, thorough administrative professional with 5+ years of experience successfully managing administrative offices/processes. Adept at troubleshooting and resolving issues. Background includes experience creating databases and maintaining networks. Proficient in MS Office products, including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook. Positive, adaptable, and motivated.
Areas of expertise include:
Efficiency: Handled the work of 3.5 people after rest of department was merged to another office. Organization: Designed infallible tickler file that ensured high organization and attention to detail.
Computer Literacy: Maintained networks, designed presentations, created databases. One database increased office efficiency by days.
Supervision: Supervised up to 21 staff members at a time. Mediated employee disputes. Received excellent performance ratings for writing constructive employee reviews.
Research/Analytical Skills: Researched and analyzed complex data for presentation to high-level audience. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Portland Classical Chinese Garden, Portland, OR 2001–2004
Administrative Assistant/Computer Application Specialist
Researched and analyzed MS database system and data to facilitate development of Web-based database. Created database for association directory. Redesigned charts and reports. Performed any computer tasks as needed: spreadsheets, letters, templates, graphics, greeting cards, invitations, event programs, and databases. Maintained four-station network, including virus protection and performance.
?? Instrumental in development of MS Access database to process benefits for staff of 150. ?? Installed, tested, and evaluated 1.5 years of data in two-month period. ?? Assembled data and created charts presented at national association meetings.
Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory, Portland, OR
Office Manager and Executive Assistant to the President
2000–2001
Supervised two customer service and two front office staff members. Hired two accounts receivable staff members. Purchased all office supplies, computer hardware, and software warehouse equipment. Wrote president’s correspondence, both domestic and foreign. Made all travel arrangements. Worked with attorneys conducting research and verification for patent filings and patent infringement cases. Settled personnel conflicts.
?? Oversaw construction and equipping of new office/warehouse building. Move was completed without disruption to product sales or distribution.
?? Saved company both time and money by changing phone system and provider. ?? Found suitable CFO candidates for president’s review.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, CONTINUED
U.S. Bank, Portland, OR 1997–2000
Employee Benefit Trust Specialist
Made lump sum benefit and withholding payments to retirement plan recipients. Prepared and balanced out-of- state withholding taxes. Met all state and federal standard accounting requirements. Reconciled tax issues with various states and retirees. Resolved all tax problems, recalculated tax amounts, and reissued 1099’s where necessary. Solved client problems and answered questions.
?? Made recipient state withholding tax payments, which required knowledge of 39 different tax regulations. ?? Stepped up and replaced 2.5 employees when rest of department merged to out-of-state location. ?? Met all deadlines, maintaining high level of accuracy for one of Oregon’s largest banking institutions.
Wells Fargo Bank, Portland, OR 1994–1997
Trust Operations Specialist
Utilized technical ability to work with bank databases to generate reports, enter transactions, verify assets, and balance asset positions. Read and analyzed large volumes of time-critical and complex investment material. Wrote client investment alert summaries.
?? Standardized investment alert bulletin to minimize risk of loss. Made it user-friendly for banking and national investment managers who represented retirement funds and wealthy private clients.
?? Dealt with transactions in the thousands of shares and millions of dollars. ?? Reduced time to calculate and balance shares and costs from days to hours by designing and implementing
Excel database. ?? Handpicked to go to California to oversee department transfer and monitor merger of accounts.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT B.A. in English, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon
Related Professional Development Coursework:
Computer Classes in Word I and II, Excel I and II, PowerPoint, Access, and Integrated Computer Projects, Portland Community College, 2002–2004
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Windows; MS Office, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook; McAfee and Norton Anti-Virus Software; Netscape, Visual Basic, and proprietary software applications.
AFFILIATIONS Volunteer: StRUT (Students Recycling Used Technology)
Evaluate, repair, and refurbish donated computers, which are then given to public school system. Member: WITI (Women in Technology)

Sandra Caneblum
4477 Bay Drive ? Boynton Beach, FL 33437 Tel: 561.555.7733 ? Cell: 561.555-9911 email@email.com
REFERENCE / SERIALS LIBRARIAN Academic or Public Library Environment
Bilingual Spanish and English
A high-energy, self-motivated, and committed worker with a solid record for enhancing library experience for all patrons. Combine academic and work experience to exceed all library goals and objectives.
Comprehensive knowledge of professional library principles and techniques Mastery of computerized integrated online circulation systems – excellent research skills Knowledge of current literature and emerging trends/developments in library science High-impact training (English and Spanish) in electronic databases, Internet, and electronic catalog system
Education / Honors
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Master of Science: Library & Information Services, 1999
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT, Burlington, Vermont
Master of Science: Communication Science & Disorders, 1993
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, St. Louis, Missouri
Bachelor of Science: Spanish, 1984
Education/ Training Other:
- Teaching certificate – Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia – Microsoft Word; Medical Reference on the Internet; Art Reference on the Internet; Legal Reference Sources – Attained 1st level of completion for Medical Library Association
Professional Work Experience
PALM BEACH COUNTY LIBRARIES, Palm Beach County, Florida
Reference Librarian – SW County Regional Library, Boca Raton, Florida (2001-Current) Librarian – Net County Regional Library, Palm Beach, Florida (1999-01)
VON BRIESEN, PURTELL AND ROPER, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Law Library Assistant – Legal Research Using Westlaw, Lexis, and Dialog
MILWAUKEE LEGAL RESOURCE CENTER, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Law Library Intern – Legal Research Using Westlaw and Lexis; Patron Assistance
Big Sister in the Big Brother, Big Sister Program Member of Hospitality Committee – Palm Beach County Libraries Former Member of Editorial Board – Palm Beach County Libraries
1999 to Current
1998 / 1999 1999

LYNN GREEN, R.N. rngreen@email.com
5555 Balboa Boulevard • Encino, California 91356 Residence (818) 555-3131 • Mobile (818) 555-3232
REGISTERED NURSE
??Team-oriented nursing professional committed to providing the highest quality of patient care.
??Flexible in accepting assignments and responsibility.
??Possesses excellent teaching skills, with the ability to make complex information understandable to patients and families.
??Reputation for establishing and maintaining exceptional relations with coworkers and patients. ??Well organized with ability to prioritize and delegate as appropriate. ??Detail-oriented and meticulous in record keeping. ??Extensive experience and special expertise working with diabetic patients.
??Ability to communicate with Spanish-speaking population.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
California RN License #xxxxx CPR Certification IV & Blood Withdrawal PALS, NALS Certification Hospital Fire & Life Safety Training
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Registered Nurse • 1995 to Present—Concurrent Per Diem Position
UCLA MEDICAL CENTER, Pediatric Unit, Los Angeles, CA (1996–Present) • Work with diverse patient population, performing multiple procedures, including patient isolation,
ventilators, tracheotomy, NG, TPN, central IV lines, PCA pumps, dialysis, chest tubes, etc. • Diagnoses have included cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, HIV/AIDS, transplants (liver, kidney,
heart), diabetes, tuberculosis, RSV, multiple traumas, surgeries (plastic, reconstructive, orthopedic, otolaryngology, genitourinary), cardiac, renal, gastrointestinal, neurological, psychosocial and genetic disorders.
• Conduct patient/family teaching and education. WESTLAKE COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER, Thousand Oaks, CA (1995–2000)
• General pediatrics, newborn nursery, noncritical neonatal ICU.
VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, Los Angeles, CA (1995–1999) • General Pediatrics.
Registered Nurse • 1995 Nursing Attendant • 1993 to 1995 VALLEY VIEW MEDICAL CENTER, Northridge, CA
• Pediatrics, Pediatric ICU, Pediatric ER Nursing Aide • 1991 to 1992
VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL, Van Nuys, CA
EDUCATION
Continuing Education (partial list): Chemotherapy… TB Standards… Medical Management of Adolescent Eating Disorders… CHLA Care Delivery Model Education Program… Scoliosis… Pediatric Developmental Issues… Fluid & Electrolytes in the Pediatric Patient… Computers for Health Care… Acute Hyperglycemia & Hypoglycemia… Nutrition… Skin Breakdown… Enteral Nutrition Formulary… Pediatric Emergency Nursing… Chronically Ill children: How Families Adjust… Neonatal Resuscitation…
LOS ANGELES PIERCE COLLEGE, Woodland Hills, CA A.A. in Registered Nursing Program; 1993
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Diabetes Association California Nursing Association
COMMENDATIONS
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My volunteers had nothing but praise for her and her care of the patients… I was impressed by her sensitivity and the quality of work she showed.
Mike Alvarez, Director of Child Development
Lynn was a godsend to us, both in the comfort she provided to overly concerned parents as well as in the care and sensitivity she showed to our infant son… she displayed such professionalism and went so beyond the expected that we felt compelled to make sure her supervisors were aware of her job performance.

Barbara Lawrence 147 Middlewood Road East Brunswick, New Jersey 08816 (908) 555-4113
email @ email..com
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Summary
Experience
Employment
1995-Present 1991-1995 1981-1991
Education
Broad-based responsibilities in the following areas:
• Recruitment • Research Analysis • Screening and Interviewing • Candidate Development
• Job Development • Consultative Sales • Employer Liaison Functions • Search Plan Development
? Developed candidates for executive-level positions in the health care industry. ? Worked on Director-Level searches for Marketing and Sales, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Environmental Affairs, and Formulations.
? Wrote search plans for clients, detailing information. ? Extensive experience in recruiting of professionals for engineering and
manufacturing environments. ? Create advertising campaigns and develop sources of qualified applicants
through an extensive network of referrals and corporate recruiting techniques.
Market candidates to fill a variety of positions. ? Perform the following functions: prescreening and collection of candidates,
interviewing and reference checks, and employee orientation. ? Work closely with Presidents of companies, Hiring Managers, and Human
Resources to assess technical personnel needs. ? Directly supervised a staff of five recruiters. Performed extensive training and
development of professionals specializing in technical areas. ? Strong background in business development efforts, including client needs
assessments, acquiring new accounts, and cultivating existing relationships. ? Conduct client presentations and negotiate contract terms. Provide ongoing
support to promote future business development. ? Responsible for managing projects from start to completion. Staffed entire
departments for newly formed corporations.
Smith Farrell International, Princeton, NJ Associate Lawrence Associates, Inc., Iselin, NJ Recruiter/Manager
John Raymond Associates, Sayreville, NJ Recruiting Supervisor
Kean College of New Jersey Degree Program: Psychology

Mark Hinzman
7759 Ace Drive • Baltimore, Maryland 21203 (410) 555-1212 / emeial@email.com SS#: 000-00-0000 / Veteran Status: N/A / US Citizen
Department of Transportation – Federal Aviation Administration
Applying for: Civil Aviation Security Investigative Officer
Investigative Specialist – Maintenance Expert GD-111-222-33/4
Licenses / Credentials
US Army Maintenance Certification – L12 Advanced Navigational Training Aviation Regulations 76, 88, FR6, and RR52
Aviation Safety and Security Aviation Crisis Management Aviation for Future Generations
and Internet
1995 to Current
?? Hired on a part-time basis while attending school to assist and support Lead Investigator in aviation and aviation- related accidents / incidents. Utilized extensive technical and mechanical experience to fit the pieces of the aviation puzzle back together, including crashes, near misses, callbacks, and airline mechanical records and reports. Most assignments are requested by the FAA through Aviation Consultants international.
?? Advanced to Aviation Investigator upon complete of BTS degree in Aviation Management in 2000. In the past eight months, successfully investigated six private aircraft crashes, nationwide, developed three comprehensive reports for FAA regarding maintenance records of two major airlines for an eight-month period.
?? Trainer of new recruits hired on as Assistants to Lead Investigators. Developed comprehensive orientation program that significantly reduced overall “break in time.”
American Pilots Association National Association of Aviation Investigators National Aviation Association of America Aviation Mechanics Association

JEFFREY C. MERIWETHER
1299 West Maple Street Springfield, Missouri 65802 Residence: 417-555-5555 ? E-mail: jmeriwether@email.net
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Bottom-line-focused Accounting Professional with over 10 years’ progressively responsible experience in a client relationship management setting. Instrumental in effectively managing pressing client issues and helping retain key clients during employer’s change management initiative. Consistently successful in meeting strict deadlines and troubleshooting/solving problems. Equally successful in capturing bottom-line reductions through process redesign, productivity improvement and operations quality enhancement.
“His (Jeffrey’s] native intelligence, initiative, diligence, and his ability to grasp new material and learn new skills quickly were responsible for his continually progressive accountabilities…” Jane Schollars, Owner, Jane Schollars Accounting & Tax Service.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
JANE SCHOLLARS ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICE, Stafford, Missouri 1992 to Present
Privately held accounting and tax practice focused on individual / corporate income taxes and financial statement preparation for small businesses.
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT Challenged to manage 9 concurrent account relationships, performing their accounting functions from start to finish: code checks, perform journal entries, process payroll tax returns, monthly sales and use taxes, individual and corporate income taxes, including W-2s and 1099s. Conduct/monitor inventory, complete financial statements/bank reconciliations and create depreciation schedules.
Highlights of Accomplishments ??Challenge: Perform instrumental role in retaining key accounts following company’s split.
??Action: Stepped up to the plate, assisting ownership in managing the transition/deadline attainment of key accounts.
??Result: Influenced the retention of long-standing accounts (up to 25-year loyalties) by helping avoid payroll tax penalties of 7% to 29%, while handling other pressing issues/deadlines.
*** ??Challenge: Implement new rule that required capitalizing a portion of inventory costs.
??Action: Examined the literature and sample worksheets, formulated new capitalization method and applied to a client account.
??Result: Ownership rolled out the new method across other accounts affected by the new ruling.
??Challenge: Investigate potential employee embezzlement at client site during extremely busy month. ??Action/Result: Scrutinized deposits/paperwork and successfully calculated amounts stolen.
*** ??Challenge: Provide accounting solutions for customer who had existed two years running without an
accountant, and who, during this period, had also experienced extensive technological issues.
??Action: From scratch, organized multiple accounts, reconciled bank accounts, recovered useful information from computer reports and focused on significant accounts payable issues.
??Result: Identified and corrected cumulative $95,500 of inappropriately handled invoices. Repaired rental fleet tracking issues and, overall, mended the major accounting problems.
*** ??Challenge: Perform quarterly tracking of a large rental fleet for construction equipment company
client, tracing fleet from the rental master report to the depreciation schedule.
??Action: Redesigned procedure by numbering the assets on the depreciation schedule to coincide with the rental master report and designating a group number for individual years.
??Result: 52% reduction in processing time to track equipment.
*** ??Challenge: Problem-solve key restaurant account’s high-volume payroll tax issues that were
intensified by constant employee turnover and computer issues.
??Action: Collaborated with ownership to innovate a methodical plan involving extensive worksheet/reporting initiatives, “backing out” the first three quarters and ultimately calculating a “true figure” for the fourth quarter.
??Result: Prevented potential penalties caused by underpayment and spurred refunds resulting from overpayment.
EDUCATION/TRAINING
Bachelor of Science in Business, 1992 / Summa cum Laude Southwest Missouri State University Member, Accounting Club
Gear-Up Tax Seminars Easy Accounting Program DS2-Depreciation Program MS Word/Internet/Windows

BRAD T. BOWMAN
555 Lakeshore Drive ? Atlanta, Georgia Home: 404-377-5555 ? Cell: 404-555-5551 bbowman@email.net
SENIOR AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY EXECUTIVE
Inspiring World-Class Leadership Teams That Drive Growth- and Profit-Focused Operations
Accomplished Executive with a 23-year career in the automotive dealership industry. Combines expert qualifications in sales, marketing, business development and customer relationship management with equally strong operating unit and P&L management qualifications. Extensive experience in leading start-up companies from scratch to profitability, recruiting and leading high-performing management teams. Proven ability to exploit technology to enhance revenue base, cut costs and bridge communication gaps. Strong vision and proven skill at achieving ambitious goals. Aspires to excellence in every endeavor.
??Financial Statements / Profit & Loss (P&L) and Balance Sheets / Return on Investment (ROI) ??Customer Satisfaction (C.S.I.) / Manufacturer Relationships / Communications ??Operating Infrastructure / Multisite Operations / Departmental Processes / Service Design ??Strategic Sales Processes / New Business Development / Advertising & Marketing
??Market Expansion / Start-Up Operations / Operational Relocation ??Employee Management / Team Building / Retention / Motivator / Mentor / Coach
LEADERSHIP / BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Deliver strong operating and financial gains within highly competitive markets. Track record of recruiting exceptional start-up management teams to ensure strong profitability for the investors.
??Met the challenge of launching multiple start-up operations, originating productive and revenue- driving management teams over relatively short periods of time. – Built Acura / Hyundai / Suzuki dealerships from the ground up. At Acura, catapulted sales from
zero to 100 cars / month across a 90-day time frame. At Hyundai, boasted 150 car sales / month after only 90 days in operation. (Genuine Chevrolet)
- Drove net profits from $300,000 to $1.3 million during first year, capturing total sales of $72 million for start-up auto operation. (Brown’s Auto Mall of Atlanta)
- Recruited profit-producing management team for start-up dealership. Same management team is still entirely in place. (Brown’s Auto Mall of Atlanta)
??Outdistanced colleagues in nationwide performance (sales, customer service and operations). – NamedGenuineLeader(Top150of4,900U.S.ChevyDealers),2000.(GenuineChevrolet) – WonPrecisionTeamAward(Top25U.S.AcuraDealers),1989.(GenuineChevrolet) – Earned the Highest Levels of Customer Satisfaction (C.S.I.) among 31 marketwide Chevy
dealers. (Genuine Chevrolet) – VaultedGroupSalesfromzeroto950cars/month.(GenuineChevrolet)
??Drove sales, profits and cost-containment efforts that mirrored strengths in P&L management. – Earned100%ofobjective,monthovermonth,2002topresent.(GenuineChevrolet) – Vaulted sales approximately 40% after innovating / implementing a volume-based sales incentive
program spurring a focus on monthly sales, 2003. (Genuine Chevrolet) – Captured double-digit profit improvements after establishing a commercial department that
introduced business-to-business sales. (Genuine Chevrolet)
- Cut $190,000 / year in spending (by eliminating two management positions) and increased sales volume and effectiveness after installing new technology. (Genuine Chevrolet)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GENUINE CHEVROLET, INC., Atlanta, Georgia 1986 to Present
(Awarded the 2002 Mark of Excellence Award by General Motors. Genuine Chevrolet started in 1935 and currently houses over 400 new Chevrolet cars, trucks and custom vans). [www.genuinecars.com]
Vice President / Executive Manager (Chevrolet Dealership), 1997 to Present Vice President (Chevrolet / Honda / Acura and Two Hyundai Dealerships), 1995 to Present General Manager, 1986 to 1995
Full P&L responsibility across a $75 million, 72,000 sq. ft. dealership operation with 145 employees (office, body shop, parts, service and sales departments). Direct Genuine’s operational strategies and oversee the day- to-day employee, sales, service and customer relationship management initiatives. Scope of diverse accountability includes managing five dealerships (including a total of 34 managers), analyzing monthly P&L (via financial statements and balance sheets), leading, motivating and building employee teams, and developing meaningful relationships with manufacturers and their financing divisions.
Notable Contributions:
??Recognized by Chevrolet: Top 150 of 4,900 dealers, nationwide (Genuine Leader designation). Recognized by Acura: Top 25 dealers, nationwide (Care Award).
??Spearheaded three start-up operations during tenure (Acura, Hyundai and Suzuki), performing all the start-up operation / staffing functions, accomplishing full-scale operation / consistent revenue streams. ??Employed a commercial department composed of outsides sales professionals selling the product
business to business and improving net profit 18% per month. ??Deployed ADP technology that curbed expenses nearly $190,000 / year, increased sales volume /
effectiveness and created a real-time communication channel among managers. ??Pinpointed and derailed an employee’s deceptive practices, saving $525,000 / year. ??Incentivized sales team via an inventive pay plan, spurring double-digit sales growth. ??Maintained consistently positive performance record in regard to Chevrolet’s financial objectives. ??Earned an exceptionally high employee retention rate with an average employee staying 10+ years.
BROWN’S AUTO MALL, Atlanta, Georgia 1984 to 1986
Vice President / General Manager
Notable Contributions:
??Tapped to assemble a management team for start-up operations involving three franchises (Honda, Mazda and Nissan) and two large used car lots.
??Successfully created an effective, cohesive management team / operation that drove $2.5 million in first-year revenues.
EARLY CAREER EXPERIENCE: Under the mentorship of Dan Svenson of Svenson Ford, climbed the ladder, working in every department of the Ford dealership, 1980 to 1984
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, Georgia
Member, Board of Directors
Chevrolet Marketing Group, Atlanta, Georgia ??BOD is charged with investing $5.2 million marketing budget.
??Increased sales 20% in the marketplace to date.