1. RUSSELL BOGUE
7120 Colorado Boulevard ● Thomasville, NC 27360 ● Phone: 336-472-1869
SALES/SALES MANAGEMENT — PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT — RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY:
Proven Top Sales Performer with a track record for developing and securing key relationships with new
and existing customers that drove profitable sales results. Track record for listening to customers needs and
developing favorable solutions to fulfill those needs.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
SOUTHERN ELEVATOR COMPANY, Charlotte, NC --- 2014 to Present
Service Manager / Charlotte Region
Responsible for all maintenance, repair and modernization operations conducted in the States of North
Carolina and South Carolina.
Ensure maintenance is being performed per contractual obligation at appropriate intervals with the goal of
eliminating call backs and down time for maintenance customers.
Aggressively pursue all sales opportunities generated from route technicians, as well as consistently identify
repair and modernization opportunities amongst existing customers whose equipment has often outlived its
lifecycle and approaching obsolescence.
Constantly assess operational policies and practices to identify costs that may be eliminated and efficiencies
that may be gained organizationally as well as for the level of service provided to our customers.
SOUTHERN ELEVATOR COMPANY. Greensboro, NC --- 2010 to 2014
Account Manager / Business Development Manager
Sought and secured new customers, conducted cold calling, developed trusting relationships, and identified
needs analysis that aided in the success of securing exclusive agreements. Maintained existing customer
base consistently identifying needs analysis, resulting in first class service and achieving and exceeding
sales goals.
● Set customer service benchmarks that developed repeat business and contributed to meeting sales
objectives.
SNIDER TIRE, INC., Greensboro, NC — 2002 to 2010 / 1996 to 1999
Fleet Manager / Route Delivery / Warehouse Worker
Performance driven assisting with warehouse management activities encompassing shipping and receiving,
organization of warehouse, customer order tracking, customer service, hired more qualified staff, and
implemented efficiency measures. Managed multiple customer fleet locations, as well as critical paperwork

2. including national accounts. Instituted a customer first approach that significantly increased customer
service rating.
● Improved warehouse efficiency operations by reorganizing warehouse.
● Hired and trained 5 warehouse workers, resulting in improved team work and top productivity.
HENDRICKS, Cary, NC — 2001 to 2002
Car Sales
Consultative selling techniques assisting customers with questions and concerns listening attentively to their
needs and identifying solutions. Recognized by management for superb customer service delivery, resulting
in achieving and exceeding sales goals.
● Set customer service benchmarks that developed repeat business and contributed to meeting sales
objectives.
ATLANTIC HYDRAULICS, Lexington, NC — 1999 to 2001
Outside Sales
Sought and secured new customers, conducted cold calling, developed trusting relationships, and identified
needs analysis that aided in the success of securing exclusive agreements. Maintained existing customer
base consistently identifying needs analysis, resulting in first class service and achieving and exceeding
sales goals.
● Set customer service benchmarks that developed repeat business and contributed to meeting sales
objectives.
U.S. ARMY, Fort Bragg, NC — 1993 – 2001 Active and non-active duty time
Forward Observer