Jim Deforest Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas Area

Calibratedgolf.com is the developer and distributor of C5 Comfort Ring, a device designed to help golfers control their short game. It is a uniquely designed ring made from synthetic rubber, engineered to fit the grip of a golf club to be soft enough for comfort yet very durable. For details, instructions and a guided practice routine go to www.calibratedgolf.com

Houston, Tx

Manage and direct operations and sales for an Energy Consulting firm including overall energy systems consultation, Power Quality assessment, power factor correction systems , energy brokerage and electrical contracting.

1002 Gemini Ave, Suite 121 Houston, Tx 77058

Co-ordinate with partners to develop an international Distributorship Network. Participate in organizational development project to position the Company favorably to manage large scale projects and accommodate anticipated major sales increases.Co-ordinate the recruitment and management of Contract Sales Force.

Houston, Tx

Strategic consultation with major users of electricity in the southern half of Houston, TX

Houston, Texas Area

Call on potential clients to discuss their need for patios, summer kitchens, decks, swimming pools, hot tubs, landscaping for entertainment, etc. Determine project pricing, arrange subcontractors, and manage project to completion.

Houston

Advise on automated management systems for increased productivity of Project Managers.

Houston, Texas Area

• Operate and direct an independent recruiting firm exclusively recruiting Financial Advisors for a discreet set of Broker Dealers.• Devise and direct strategic direction of the firm as a whole as well as for each individual Recruiter, both employees and 1099 contractors.• Train Recruiters in basic and advanced sales/recruiting techniques and strategies, emphasizing optimum processes.• Train Recruiters in the basics of the Financial Advisement marketplace and the motivational issues affecting the communication of the value proposition.• Consult and advise Recruiting Directors, Regional Mangers and Branch Managers concerning optimum recruiting processes and individual recruiting strategies, including time management and selling the value proposition.

National

• Owned and Operated a $1.8mm Management Recruiters Franchise.• Recruit, hire, train and lead a group of Account Executives engaged in selling a customized recruiting service to potential clients in the Financial Services Chemical, Telecomm, Business Services, • Developed and manage all Sales and Operations initiatives including Policies & Procedures Manual, Job Descriptions, Interviewing formats, Personnel Review formats, Administrative Organizational Revamp, Profitability Modeling, Productivity Tracking System (for individuals/teams/company-wide), Extended Sales Training Program, Computer Technology Upgrade, Quality Control System, etc.• Budgetary and P&L responsibility.• Increased revenues from $700,000 in 1993 to $1,850,000 in 1999.• Increased profitability from 23% to 45% in the same period.

Warri, Nigeria

• Responsible for overall management and leadership of 35 indigenous associates engaged in the deployment and maintenance of all equipment for 5 diving teams and 10 NDT inspectors in Nigeria.• Responsibilities:• Purchasing Manager• Maintenance Manager• Facilities Manager• Equipment Manager• Inventory Control• Safety Inspector• Logistics Manager• Designed, developed and implemented inventory control system, equipment deployment and tracking system, purchasing system, preventive maintenance program, and safety programs.• Traveled to all dive sites determining inventory status, equipment utilization and safety status.• Supervised and interfaced with freight forwarding companies and port authorities.• Reduced cost of vehicle maintenance by 20%.• Reduced loss of inventory by 45%• Reduced gasoline shrinkage by 55%• Reduced equipment usage lead time by 4.5%