Dean Arnett has over 20 years of experience in sales, sales management, fundraising, and event planning. He has worked in the pharmaceutical, liquor, and nonprofit industries. He has a track record of success, including winning President's Club awards, leading sales teams, and raising $8 million for a school capital campaign. He also has 23 years of military experience as an officer in the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, where he developed leadership and management skills.

1. Dean Arnett
5664 Marshal Foch St. New Orleans, LA 70124
Phone: 504.717.3023  E-Mail: dean.arnett@icloud.com
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Professional Summary
President’s Club winning and goal-busting pharmaceutical representative for over 12 years. Pharmaceutical Manager
that led team in 5 states to overall sales lead for 1.5 years. Successful event planning and direct capital campaign
appeals development professional. Wine, liquor, and beer retail/bar manager. Air National Guard/Air Force Reserve
(retired with 23 years/14 as commissioned officer) leader and Distinguished Graduate from Officer Training. Air Force
trained Public Affairs, Quality Management and Personnel Officer as well as Facilitator/Instructor. Volunteer chair for
“first ever” Relay for Life in D.C. Area. Volunteer chair for Young Professionals of the American Cancer Society in D.C.
Area. Volunteer Event Organizer for St. Baldrick’s in New Orleans for over 13 years.
Skills
Sales, Sales Management Development/Fundraising Event Planning & Execution
Capital Campaigns Management News Release Writing Media Coordination
Volunteer/Staff Management Meeting Planning/Facilitation Wine, Liquor & Beer
Public Speaking Large/small group presentations Military Leadership
Experience
Bartender; Broussard’s Restaurant; New Orleans, LA August 2015 – Present
Making craft cocktails under tutelage of one of New Orleans’ most written about bartenders at one of Esquire
Magazine’s top 25 bars. Handle service bar for entire restaurant while serving dinner and drinks at the bar. Setting
up and staffing banquet bars for weddings and other events.
Haus Steward; Deutsches Haus; Metairie, LA May 2014 – July 2015
Managed bar/rental facility for New Orleans’ German Social club. Coordinated volunteers, managed bar and cleaning
staff, and planned/staffed special events. Responsible for increase revenue at both the facility and Oktoberfest.
Area Sales Director; ECR Pharmaceuticals; LA, MS, AL, TN, IN Territory December 2012 – May 2014
Hired, trained and managed 15 sales representatives in 5 states. Consistently led the team to overall sales leading
area. Accompanied reps on sales calls and coached them to improve presentation and results.

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General Manager; Cork & Bottle/clever; New Orleans, LA February 2011 – December 2012
Hired, trained and managed bartenders and store clerks for a high-end wine, liquor and beer store and lounge.
Director, Capital Campaigns; Holy Cross School; New Orleans, LA April 2007 – February 2011
Assisted Headmaster in raising nearly $8 million to build a new campus. Managed contacts, and was directly
responsible for $200,000 in pledges. Made calls on high-profile alumni, parents and friends of Holy Cross. Tracked
all fundraising activities until pledge came to fruition.
Immunization Account Manager, GlaxoSmithKline, Louisiana Territory November 2005 – March 2007
Successfully sold vaccines to government entities to include Military Installations, State Health facilities, State and
private teaching institutions. Led private health team in “pull-through” at the provider level.
Pediatric Sales Representative, PediaMed/Connetics, New Orleans Territory August 2004 – November 2005
Won President’s club and several other awards selling antibiotic, dermatological, cough and cold and other products
in pediatric offices. Selected as graduate assistant/trainer and field trainer.
Management Analyst (GS-12)/Public Affairs Officer (GS-12) 926FW, NOLA November 2001 – August
2004
Worked closely with Wing Commander and senior leaders to analyze process and make improvements in order to
save time and money. Taught quality management classes and facilitated all leadership meetings.
Territory Sales Manager; American Pharmaceutical Partners; LA/AR Territory July 2000 – November 2001
Met goal each year selling generic, critical care products to hospital pharmacies.
Vaccine Specialist; Merck Vaccine Division; Louisiana Territory February 1998 – July 2000
Elected class speaker during training and VIPeer by other representatives in the region for my leadership and
outstanding sales success. Maxed bonus each year.
Management Analyst (GS-12); D.C. Air National Guard, Andrews AFB, MD July 1994 – February 1998
Worked closely with Wing Commander and senior leaders to analyze process and make improvements in order to
save time and money. Taught quality management classes and facilitated all leadership meetings. Adjunct instructor
for Air National Guard Quality Management Center. Travelled the country teaching leadership and quality
management classes to Air National Guard unit leadership.
Education
Bachelor of General Studies, Louisiana State University May 1989
Concentration in Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising and Marketing. Minor in Psychology

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Distinguished Graduate, Academy of Military Science July 1992
Air National Guard Officer Training. Selected as one of top graduates in class due to leadership and scholastic
accomplishments. Air Force Courses completed: Public Affairs, Personnel, Facilitator, Instructor, & Strat Planning
Volunteer/Professional Associations
First Vice-President, Deutsches Haus, Jan 2016 - Present
Volunteer Event Organizer, Knight Commander of the Bald Table, St. Baldrick’s, 2003 - Present
Advocacy Committee, First Connection, Leukemia Lymphoma Society, 2011 – Present