1. Keri Cannon Rowe
▪1783 Rowe Town Ch Rd ▪Alapaha, GA 31622 ▪kerirowe@msn.com ▪229-237-9271
Professional SUMMARY
Experienced Marketing/Sales Manager of 15 years in the consumer products and labor
leasing markets. I am known for establishing long term collaborative agreements with my
customers by providing professional and reliable service. Skilled in labor law and payroll
administration. Experienced in managing an office and staff of 5 with 20 active clients.
Responsible for overall business growth and accountable for budgets and P&L statements.
EDUCATION
University of Georgia 1995-2000
BBA Marketing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Advantage Resourcing – Tifton, GA Jan. 2011 to July 2015
Branch Manager
Acting as BM of Advantage Resourcing not only furthered my experience in B2B sales, but
also gave me extensive experience in day to day HR responsibilities including the following:
Perform customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions.
Conducts benefits enrollment for new employees.
Verifies I-9 documentation and maintains records.
Submits the online investigation requests and assists with new employee background
checks & drug screens.
Conducts audits of various payroll, benefits or other HR programs and recommends
any corrective action.
Processing of terminations.
Preparation of the performance review forms.
Recruitment and interview associates.
Files papers and documents into appropriate employee files.
Prepares new employee files.
Safety training and implementation of safety programs.
Process worker’s compensation claims
Process mail.
2. Lion Chasers Christian Bookstore - Tifton, GA Feb. 2005- Jan.2011
Business Owner
▪Manage bookstore and coffee café.
▪Accounts payable/Receivable
▪Payroll
▪Hiring & managing part time help
▪Marketing/advertising
Philip Morris USA – S. GA/N. FL Nov. 1999-Feb. 2005
Territory Sales Manager
▪ Managed a territory of approximately 140 established accounts
(avg. territory = $10 million in sales)
▪Established consultative relationships with customers/accounts
by helping them grow their business through market analysis and
developing strategies.
▪Negotiated and implemented contracts with independent and chain
stores within a territory.
▪Sold and executed programs and promotions using visual aids and
presentations.
▪Built relationships with headquarter retail chain accounts and
wholesale accounts.
▪Managed and trained part time support
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Human Resource Employer Committee August 2011 – Present
Served as President in 2014/2015
Tift County Chamber of CommerceAmbassador August 2012 – July 2015
COMPUTER: Internet, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Quick Books
POS, Quick Books Pro
CERTIFICATIONS:
OSHA 10 Certification
MSHA Training