1. Paul Gleaton
1509 N. Chenango
Angleton TX 77515,
(979) 583-8726, pgleaton1218@hotmail.com
Objective Sales and Operations Management
Introduction Project-Oriented management professional with a record of success within
fast-paced, high-tech environments. Effective in utilizing resources, improving
processes, increasing quality, and reducing costs. Ability to evaluate operational needs
and implement strategies with profitable results. Areas of qualification include:
Sales / Client Relationship / Facility Operations / HR / Staff
Management / Contract Negotiations / Purchasing / Budget Control /
Proposal Review / Financial Reporting
Professional Sales Management
Profile Steadily drove and sustained annual sales revenues from $1.2M to $4M with the
acquisition of major accounts. Reviewed and amended sales proposals for ten managers
under my supervision, prior to being sent to client.
Effectively negotiated pricing and discounting when necessary to close business with
major accounts that include: Compaq Computers, Thomas Truss, FMC Technologies, UT
MD Anderson.
Business Operations
As Operations Manager I directed business operations for twelve in-house, audio visual
departments in separate hotels in Houston, Galveston, and Clear Lake.
Oversaw the staffing of ten audio visual managers and a workforce of 30 technicians,
freelance specialists, and union labor in areas of recruitment, training, delegation,
scheduling, and evaluation.
Managed financial analysis and reporting activities for all properties, including P&L,
budgets, proposal review, purchasing, invoicing, and leased equipment contracts.
Business Experience
05/96 to 06/04 AVW-TELAV Houston / Galveston TX
Director and Operations Manager
Operations Manager- Hotel and Facility Services, (7/02-5/04)
Director of Audio Visual Services- San Luis Resort, and Director of Operations
Galveston Island (5/97-07/02)
Director of Audio Visual- Columbia Lakes Country Club (5/96-5/97)

2. 08/04 to 7/11 Swank Audio Visuals Houston/Galveston TX
Director, Sales Manager, Operations Manager
Operations Manager - Event Services Houston (5/10-7/11)
Director - Marriott Westchase (5/08 - 5/10)
Sales Manager - Four Seasons Houston (12/7 - 5/08)
Director - Tremont House Hotel & Hotel Galvez (8/05 -12/7)
Sales Manager - Four Seasons Hotel (2/05 - 8/05)
Director (Orientation) - Hyatt Regency Hotel (8/04 - 2/05)
10/11 to 4/12 Presentation Services, Houston TX
CSR and Director of Event Technology
Houston Branch - Customer Services Representative (10/11-3/12)
St Regis Hotel – Director of Event Technology (3/12-5/12)
10/14 to 4/15 Billy Myers Tree Service, Lake Jackson, TX
Tree work and demolition.
10/13 to 3/16 Offshore Oil Services, Inc, Clute TX
Unlicensed Engineer
Able Bodied Seaman & Lifeboatman
Education
Brazosport College , Lake Jackson TX
Business Management
Acquired 46 credit hours towards:
Associates degree in Business Management
Mid-Atlantic Maritime Academy, Pasadena TX
Able Bodied Seaman (MIDATL-1)
Proficiency in Survival Craft (MIDATL-372)
First Aid & CPR (MIDATL-197)
Basic Fire Fighting (MIDATL-53)
Personal Survival Techniques (MIDATL-363)
Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities MIDATL-357)
Military
Background
United States Marine Corps
Iwakuni Japan, 1988-1992
Logistics Specialist – Customs Inspector
Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Ribbon;
Sea Service Ribbon; Certificate of Commendation;
(2) Meritorious Mast; Secret Security Clearance