1. GORDON “SCOTT” ERICKSON
2073 Sapphire Valley Ave Henderson Nevada 89074. 503-318-9800. Scotterickson34@yahoo.com
SUMMARY
I have been retired for the past eleven years and am finding that I desire to rejoin the workforce.
With my past experience as a business owner & business builder, I would be more than just an
asset to your company. Hiring me would catapult your business to the next level. I have found
that being retired did not challenge me and am seeking employment with a company that I can
share my knowledge and contribute my talents too.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Hiring Market Research Prospecting/Client Cultivation
Training Competitive/Strategic Planning Management Leadership
EXPERIENCE
1976 to 2004
Owner, Erickson’s Industries Inc.
In 1976 we (my father & I) founded Erickson’s Industries Inc. Our primary focus was to become
the largest wholesale pickup canopy manufacturer in the Northwest. Within a year I purchased a
competitor and was now in the retail/wholesale business, along with manufacturing &
distributing canopies.
By 1980 our business had grown substantially and I was tasked with acquiring retail property to
support our growth. We purchased a 1.5-acre site and built our retail & manufacturing facility.
This became so successful we were forced to expand into a full painting facility and welding
fabrication shop as well. In 1980 we also expanded to RV sales and service. We were very
successful as a StarCraft & Palomino folding trailer dealer. Also incorporated travel trailer lines
such as Aljo & Alli. In 1984 my father became ill and could no longer continue his role in our
company and accepted my offer to continue our dream alone. After analyzing the growth
potential in the RV sector, I concluded it would be more profitable to focus my efforts in the truck
accessory business. By 1990, I became the largest truck accessory dealer in the state of Oregon. I
have successfully overseen every aspect of my wholesale/retail/manufacturing operation.
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Demonstrated Success Record in:
Growing revenue and incorporating new & exciting ideas.
Distilling value, overcoming objections and securing hard to close deals.
Designing creative product marketing campaigns.
Motivating staff to peak performance levels.
Proven record of initiative and success in management, and growth of business.
· I employed a team of no less than 10 employees at a time.
· My company was profitable every year since inception.
· I never entered into a legal dispute in regards to my company.
· During my length of time in business, I grew the company revenue to exceed $ 2.0 million.
· In 2004, due to my own illness, I made the decision to sell the business and opt in to early
retirement.
· Since then I have fully recovered and am excited to rejoin the workforce.
EDUCATION
1974 to 1977 Tigard High School
Excelled in mathematics and was offered several full ride scholarships in golf. (scratch handicap at
16 yrs. old)
INTERESTS
GOLF
Traveling: Gulf of Mexico to Alaska
Hunting, Fishing

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REFERENCES
Christene Dancer – Personal Friend
Phone: 702-613-6808
Larry Womack – Personal Friend
Phone: 503-396-1989
Martin Brown – Business Contact
Phone: 310-998-7996
Michael Thompson
Phone: 503-519-8433