xxx-xxx-xxxx 0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000 abc@xyz.com

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

performance-driven manager with broad-scope success in business development, project administration, team building, and administrative operations eager to contribute talents toward supporting the employer in maximizing bottom-line performance.

profile

ø  offer progressive experience in manufacturing and construction, with comprehensive background in sales, marketing, engineering, project and general management.

ø  entrusted with achieving optimal utilization of human and financial resources through proactive workflow planning/coordination and multi-million-dollar budget administration.

ø  effectively develop and implement action plans to maximize productivity, efficiency and profitability.

ø  proactive leader who successfully trains/develops, mentors and leads top-performing teams and creates a collaborative environment conducive to achieving high levels of job satisfaction.

ø  exceptional ability to research and evaluate industry trends and products and use findings toward designing and executing innovative strategies to boost company leveraging.

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, relationship building and problem-solving abilities.

ø  excel at interacting with broad populations including senior management, staff and clients.

ø  establish critical contacts to increase client base, ensuring retention levels and client loyalty.

ø  negotiate deals and contracts successfully with vendors and customers.

professional experience

air shade america, inc. - ponte vedra beach, fl                                                                      2007-present

vice president of engineering and design / co-owner

  contribute dynamic leadership skills in managing all aspects of the engineering, design and installation of shade and waterproof fabric structures, with focus on optimizing productivity, efficiency and quality.

  strategically plan and coordinate schedules to maximize use of human resources while controlling labor costs and meeting customer needs.

 

guthmiller and associates, inc. - jacksonville , fl                                                                      2002-2006

vice president of sales and marketing / co-owner

  successfully doubled retail sales from $2mm to $4mm over the span of only 3 years.

  innovatively designed, developed and launched retail residential sales and marketing strategies including staffing, advertising, trade shows, new product integration and piloting.

  expanded product offerings to diversify revenue streams and reduce dependence on any single product offering, leading to increased sales and market share.

 

micronair llc - jacksonville, fl                                                                                                  1999-2001

president and ceo (2000-2001)

  contributed sharp business acumen toward actively collaborating in launching and successfully establishing start-up business specializing in the development and marketing of proprietary equipment and biological processes targeting the municipal and industrial wastewater treatment industry.

  forged and established key relationships and liaised with management, staff, clients and vendors.

  spearheaded the restructuring of the financial backing as well as the development of new markets, prospects, products and processes, demonstrating exceptional project management and multitasking abilities in achieving operational goals and timelines.

  conducted comprehensive review and analysis in order to define and implement policies to boost overall operational performance; consolidated operations into a single office and resized the organization in keeping with cash flow.

 

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micronair llc - jacksonville, fl                                                                                                  1999-2001

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director of marketing and sales (1999)

  relied upon to lend expertise in managing 2 sales offices and a marketing group.

  proactively executed targeted strategies to streamline workflow and improve performance; reformed infrastructure and protocol to address low backlog and incomplete contract structure, redesigned estimating and costing principles applied to new proposals and realigned sales effort by replacing direct sales with a representative network.

 

beloit corporation - deerfield, il                                                                                                  1985-1999

group vice president, beloit projects group - jacksonville , fl (1996-1999)

  maintained full p&l accountability and charged with the implementation of a portfolio of turnkey projects on a worldwide basis.

  built a successful team of 140 engineers, designers and project managers and cost-effectively managed an annual project portfolio of $200mm.

  successfully incorporated, rebuilt and restarted an idle paper mill from a bankrupt creditor, for resale and full recovery of the outstanding debt.

vice president and general manager, beloit fiber systems division - dalton, ma (1995-1996)

  led and supervised a 450-person, iso 9000 certified, manufacturing facility and a worldwide sales and marketing organization for capital equipment, spare parts and service.

  developed a new, integrated, worldwide business strategy as a member of the senior management committee.

vice president, projects, beloit fiber systems division - jacksonville , fl (1993-1995)

  effectively expanded the office from a staff of 7 to 70 employees and 50 contractors and created the business and control systems to manage a 300% increase in business volume.

  consistently managed a portfolio of timely and under budget projects throughout the world.

prior positions with company (1985-1993)

  consistently promoted from senior scientist and director of marketing and process technology to project director and vice president of engineering, exhibiting exceptional performance and dedication.

  significantly reduced cost, improved on time delivery and enhanced quality by implementing critical upgrades and enhancements to the business and personal computing structure.

  negotiated and sold the company's first fiber line project by applying advanced communication and closing talents, establishing divisional marketing strategy and traveling extensively to develop the asian marketplace.

 

prior experience

 

technical supervisor, northwood pulp and timber company - prince george, b.c.

group leader / project engineer, macmillan bloedel, harmac division - nanaimo, b.c.

education

bachelor of applied science, chemical engineering - university of waterloo, waterloo, ontario, canada

 professional affiliation/certification

association of professional engineers of british columbia

 

 

 

 

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dear _______________________________:

 

i am currently exploring new opportunities, and am interested in joining your team.  to acquaint you with my qualifications, i m submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

from leading high performance teams and facilitating superior client servicing to reducing operating costs and executing proactive manufacturing and construction processes and procedures, i have continually excelled in maximizing performance as a dynamic leader.  i excel in identifying and resolving inefficiencies, introducing sales and marketing solutions instrumental to boosting performance and strategically utilizing resources to generate optimal results.  as illustrated by the accompanying resume, i have a comprehensive background in business development, project administration and administrative operations, assuming increasing levels of responsibility for multi-million dollar budgets and hundreds of employees.  among my recent accomplishments, i successfully doubled retail sales from $2mm to $4mm over the span of only 3 years at guthmiller and associates, inc.  to complement my experience, i offer a bachelor of applied science in chemical engineering.

 

as a member of your team, i will consistently exhibit a strong commitment to quality and a dedication to playing a large role in achieving and surpassing goals.  i am eager to meet with you to discuss how my qualifications support your current and prospective needs, and welcome the opportunity to interview at your earliest convenience.

 

professional regards,

 

 

 

keith b. barratt