1. JOHN L. MCALISTER
20862 Alaminos Dr., Saugus, CA 91350
Phone: (661) 297-8484, johnlmcalister@hotmail.com
OBJECTIVE: To secure employment commensurate with my abilities, experience and
academic training.
SUMMARY:
Computer literate in Windows environment, Word, Excel, Quantum, ACT
and misc. propriety in-house software
Over 20 years sales support and customer relations expertise
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proven responsiveness to project deadlines
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts, Journalism - Cal. State University Los Angeles
Staff writer and copy editor for University Times daily publication
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2010 - Present Voiceover Professional
• Trained and performed in various genres of commercial and narration
voiceover, with particular emphases in automotive, financial, education,
manufacturing, transportation and travel industry presentations.
• Concurrent experience in home studio audio editing software.
1997 - 2009 International Accounts Manager HRD Aero Systems, Inc.
Planned and executed administrative support operations for the overseas
customers of U.S. firm specializing in the overhaul and aftermarket sales of
aircraft safety and survival products
Handled and responded daily to high volume customer inquiries, as well as
developed and maintained large scale customer database
Assisted in new foreign accounts creation
Implemented time-sensitive inbound and outbound shipping arrangements
necessitating close coordination with customer brokers
At the direction of sales management, prepared and communicated price
quotations and related information.
• Sales Associate - Promoted the development and continuation of regional
domestic customer accounts at local airports. Position required frequent
visitation to customer facilities.
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1996 Marketing Development Jacman Aircraft Inc.
• As an independent consultant, directed industry research aimed at equipment
identification and potential new markets among airlines and aircraft
maintenance firms.
• Responsibilities include copywriting and editing company business literature
and marketing materials.
• Efforts increased sales 15% in 9-month period.
1990 - 1995 Sales/Customer Support Brice Manufacturing Company
Coordinated customer service operations, order entry, expediting and
tracking of annual sales exceeding $12 million for manufacturer of
commercial airline interior and passenger seat components.
Managed order entry system for all purchases and repair business company
wide.
Created and maintained extensive parts and repair pricing databases.
Formulated and generated daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly sales reports
Supported sales and marketing management and assisted in establishing new
customer accounts.