1. STEVEN SCOTT MEADOWS 103 HERON COVE  BRANDON,MS 39047  (601) 906-0979
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS –PROFESSIONAL SALES &PROJECT/OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Career sales and marketing professional with over 15 years of driving revenues for local, national, and
international companies. Highly recruited and valued for exceptional sales performance as a result of
strong interpersonal ability, communication skills, and professionalism. Skilled in closing, prospecting, and
maintaining a high percentage of referrals. Valued by management for high performance with almost total
independence, organizational skills in account management, and timely and informative management
reports. Twelve years of experience as licensed residential contractor in flooring and masonry, holding
certificationsin MSand AL.Projectmanagement,supervisory, andstaff trainingexperience.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CEO/SalesManager, SoutheasternStone and Flooring – Ridgeland,MS 2005 – Present
Sales and marketing of all types of architectural stone flooring and walls, concrete, and other related
products to commercial building owners, contractors, and homeowners in Mississippi. Establishes
relationships with large construction companies and manages seven subcontractors in commercial (80%)
and residential installations. Clientsinclude retail stores,collegesanduniversities,andlibraries.
 Grewbusinessfromzerotoover a $1 millionsalesannuallywithover100 accounts.
 Oversees and performs all areas including sales and marketing, project management, estimating,
vendornegotiation,inventory,andwarehousing.
 Launcheda companionbusinessspecializinginsingle familyhousingconstruction.
Area Representative,TelecheckServices - Jackson,MS 1999 – 2005
Outside sales, marketing, and customer service for check and credit card processing as well as a diversity of
related financial services for an international firm owned by First Data Corporation. Developed and
delivered strong sales presentations, assessed client needs, prepared proposals, negotiated agreements,
and supervisedandtrainedstaff.
 Managed 500 accounts with billing up to $35,000 monthly, writing 25 new accounts monthly and
responsible for $2.8 million in revenue in one year. Brought in $800,000 revenue in two years on
straightcommission.
 Maintained 99% retention rate based on solid relationships with small and large customers in retail,
healthcare,real estate,manufacturing,andtelecommunications industries.
 Ranked 12th
nationwide out of 347 sales representatives, achieving membership in company's
prestigiousGoldCircle. Duringlasttwoyearsof employment,rankedintopfive salesrepresentatives.
SeniorSales Manager,Lamar Life Insurance Co. - Jackson, MS 1996 – 1998
High sales performance of a full line of insurance for an A-rated company. Trained new employees and
mentored eightdistrictsalesmanagers.
 Promotedandachievedtopproducerforthe yearmanaging250 agents/brokersinaneight-state area.
SalesManager, Empire Meatsof Mississippi - Jackson, MS 1993 – 1996
Managed 18 seafood accounts with sales in excess of $5 million a year. Supervised department openings
for McCarty-Holman,aFortune500 company.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Gehegan Sales SkillsEnhancement – San Diego, CA
DaleCarnegie Sales Advantage – Jackson,MS
Copiah Lincoln Community College (Business) –Wesson
Hinds Community College (Business) –Raymond