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Chattanooga, Tennessee Area

Sales and marketing of fine firearms to customers in the US and internationally. The marketing of fine firearms through professional organizations and active participation in forums, site events, and internet sales. Known both locally and in international circles as a credible expert in fine firearms.

Rome, Ga

Senior Sales Representative: Responsible for the sales, marketing, and promotions of a Tier 1 blockbuster pharmaceutical, within a large geographical territory as well as a Tier 2 COPD drug. Negotiated contracts with hospitals, doctors, health care agencies. Finished in the top 10% of all sales representatives.

Chattanooga, Mobile, Atlanta

Worked closely with hospitals, physicians, key thought leaders, and pharmacists to ensure hospital contracts. Ranked #6 out of 144 in hospital sales. Consistently performed within the top 3rd of all hospitals managers for more than a decade. Worked with key Psychiatrists, Neurologists, and Pulmonologists to obtain a #1 territory and was quickly promoted to Hospital Account Manager. Territory Manager for Women's healthcare and psychiatric products taking the territory from the bottom 20% to a top 3rd territory in just 9 months.

Ellijay, Ga

Took over a struggling golf course and pro shop and took it from 33 members to over 350 members in one year. Became co-owner after first year and continued to make improvements in both the golf operation and course condition and design. Integrated new fleet of electric carts replacing an aging gasoline fleet, became a very successful proshop with considerable growth in sales each year. Hired and trained 2 new Assistant Professionals that soon moved on to become Head Professionals. Managed food / beverage, tournament schedule, and played competitively in state professional events and took 2 different teams to the finals of the Oldsmobile Scramble at Walt Disney World. Negotiated contracts for the purchase of new course equipment. Taught 10-15 lessons per week. Long Hours / Hard Work / Great Fun.

Colorado Springs, Co

Head Golf Professional. Ran golf operations on the two original Donald Ross courses (East Course, West Course) supervising 12 Assistant Golf Professionals and dozens of bag / cart attendants. Ran dozens of prestigious tournaments including the US Women’s Open Qualifier, The World Senior Open Championships, The Broadmoor Women’s Amateur Invitational, and numerous celebrity charity tournaments. Served as the primary playing Professional in all club matches, Oldsmobile Scramble, and home-n-away matches never losing an individual match. Maintained a strong work ethic averaging 14 hour days, 6 days a week.

Colorado Springs, Co

Assistant Golf Professional / Head Teaching Professional. Worked as one of the top teaching professionals in Colorado with students ranking #1 High School Player in Colorado and #1 Junior Amateur in Colorado. Also worked as club fitting specialist to my students. Represented our club as playing professional on staff, playing in such events as the Colorado Open, Idaho Open, Colorado PGA Championship, and many local matches.

Germany

Scout Platoon Leader, 2nd Battalion, 6th InfantrySuccessfully led soldiers in the most challenging assignments, leading up to 36 Soldiers and managing over $20 million dollars of equipment / vehicles. Ranked as the #1 Scout Platoon Leader in US Army Europe from acquiring the only “Distinguished” rating during Scout Platoon Qualification Course held in Grafenwohr, Germany. Awarded the Army Commendation Medal, 3 Army Achievement Medals, Overseas Medal, Division Coin of Excellence, Brigade Coin of Excellence, and Battalion Coin of Excellence. Airborne & Ranger Qualified.Joint Combat Platoon LeaderWas specifically chosen for this critical position in the General Defense Plan for Europe. This position was as Infantry Platoon Leader within Tank Company commandedby a German Officer, with a German Tank Platoon Leader. This Company held the fragile line that linked the US Forces in the North and the German Forces in the South, requiring a good understanding of both languages and a delicate balance of strategy. This was a highly regarded assignment for a US Infantry Platoon Leader.Infantry Platoon Leader, 2nd Battalion, 6th InfantryCommanded a platoon of soldiers with the responsibility of supporting the tank Brigade from a forward position. Also served as Long Range Reconnaissance Leader for Reforger and Division excercises in Hohenfels, Germany. Served as the Company alcohol / drug officer .

Dalton, Ga

Worked as an Adult Probation Officer for the State of Georgia, and was selected right out of college as the youngest Probation Officer ever given the position. Managed a caseload of up to 362 probationers who were serving their Superior Court ordered sentences through the probation system instead of prison. Conducted arrests as needed, completed Pre-Sentence Investigations on suspects for the Superior Court Judges, and specialized in both theft / burgulary related cases as well as drug / alcohol related cases.