A self made entrepreneur who created, built, ran, and successfully sold his automotive parts manufacturing company. I am an accomplished professional with a background encompassing business development, client relations, staff management, marketing, training, research, and development. However my most important skill is identifying, qualifying, and closing new accounts. I am interested a challenging opportunity with a progressive organization who would like to have a well rounded professional with a diverse experience base working for them.PROFILERELATIONSHIP-BUILDING: Projects confidence; inspires trust. Believes in developing relationships to enhance individual and team performance, through coaching, mentoring, and creating an environment where expectations are not just met, but exceeded. Counts many CEO's, CFO's, and VP's that were his customers as his longtime friends. STRATEGIC PLANNING: Proven effectiveness in developing new business and fostering account growth. Took a simple concept and pioneered it into a complete product line that became a staple in the automotive aftermarket. LEADERSHIP: Was a founding member and leader of the Motorist Assurance Program, an organization that was made up of automotive aftermarket executives that acted as a self policing board for automotive repair practices. A hands on person with a decisive management style with excellent analytical skills to review processes and systems, and enhance them as needed to maximize productivity. Customer Service: Strong advocate that customer service a revenue generator across all levels of the organization, internal and external. World class customer service generates tremendous goodwill that adds to the top and bottom-line. Sales Management Skills: Extensive background in consultative sales skills and training techniques for high value products and services.Specialties: automotive, concept development, customer relations, hubs, hvac, repair, reports, sales,