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- 1. CoreSkills&commuhnication • Nine months orchastrated rise from bottem 10% B&S (CSI) scores to top 15% • Generated gross sales in excess of $45M- 1300 units, $4M apparel and $5M parts • Consistently achieved 75% penetration in Finance and Insurance sales • Drove yearly territory sales over 200% increase, 10 different years, multiple brands • Independent agent recognition awarded 19 times by multiple manufacturers • “Circle of Excellence” Award, recognized as “Top 25 dealers”, 7 times at multiple dealerships • “Presidents Award”, Harley-Davidson Finance award 9 years at multiple dealerships • Harley-Davidson Top 10% Customer Service Index 10 years at multiple dealerships • Successfully managed 200+ staff members in multiple locations • Completed Performance Consulting, chosen by peers as “Advisory Chairman” CreativeSkills&Marketing • Skilled in negotiations with vendors, customers and staff • Complete understanding of ALL fiduciary responsibilities • Experienced in Bussiness Operations for several industries including retail and multi-locations • Dedicated to Exceptional customer Service and very skilled in conflict resolution • Exceptional communicater, motivator and trainer • Ability to build and lead individuals and a team to maximize potential • Develope programs that increased profit, save time and peak proficiency • Complete knowledge of Apparel industry, from concept through retail • Comprehensive knowledge of inventory control and inventory reduction • • Believe in and Understand the importance of Processes including Sales Process • Skilled in establishing marketing programs, using all forms of media • Experienced in developing Brands, logos and creating brand awareness • Copyright development and editorial experience Upper Level Management; experienced in all aspects of Business Environment BusinessAccomplishments Page 1 Experience in Adobe CS 3-6, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign MAC & Windows • Over 25 years of consistent growth and profitability in multiple industries Success Driven Thinking • Trained Graphic Designer, illustrator, artist and photographer; specializing in 2-D • Created original electronic newsletter, customer support/response and E-commerce • Advanced visual design; all collatteral materials and advertising, story board, illustration, electronic and digital communications (direct and social media) • • Exceptional understanding of color theory and advanced Typography • Exceptional at recognizing strengths and weaknesses individually and as a business unit • Established graphic library that saved countless labor hours of technical design • Developed several Award Winning Advertising and Marketing Programs • Nominated for 2 separate “ADDY Awards”, Art Direction and Electronic Copy • Experienced in mass communications; print, electronic and digital, E-blast, website Creative Advantages: John BootsConfidential Resume A lifetime of Successful Leadership, Sales, Management and Creative Thinking 2233 E 151st ST, Carmel IN, 46033 409-224-0121 johnsaroadog@aol.com • Knowledge of national and regional advertising channels and trends
- 2. Outside Interests *Played and coached soccer professionally, achieving several State and National Championships; spent 12 years coaching and managing in our Olympic Program *Photography- studio, fashion and photo-journalism (marketing and advertising) *Actively involved in church and animal rescue Education B.S. Graphic Design (incomplete) Lamar University, Beaumont TX ProfessionalExperience Sales and Finance Manager, Jasper Farm and Ranch, Jasper, TX Managing sales, marketing, finance and insurance sales for all Kubota, Yamaha products and major farm implements General Manager, Wildwood Harley-Davidson, Wildwood, NJ Responsible for all operations, fiduciary controls, buying and planning General Manager Dir. of Marketing, Seattle Harley-Davidson, Everett, WA All daily operational *including 9 profit centers, 5 locations, 200 employees and *promoted two times to Director of Marketing for all businesses General Manager, Gainesville Harley-Davidson, Gainesville, FL All daily operational, faduciary, training and marketing responsibilities *promoted to VP of Operations and Marketing General Manager, Motown Harley-Davidson, Taylor, MI All daily operational, fiduciary, training and marketing responsibilities *promoted two times National Sales Manager, Data Resource Management, Heartland, MI Assembled and lead a succesful national sales force of 47 independent reps Agency Principal, JB’s Athletic Sales, Indianapolis, IN/ Detroit, MI Owned and managed an agency representing sporting goods and footwear manufacturers in a multi-state territory; Guess?, Starter, Wilson Sports, Lotto 2005-2007 1999-2005 1997-1999 1994-1997 John Boots Page 2 409-224-0121 johnsaroadog@aol.com A lifetime of Successful Leadership, Sales, Management and Creative Thinking 2009-2012 2007-2009 1983-1994 *Artist, Illistrator and Graphic Designer 2233 E151st ST, Carmel IN, 46033 B.S. Art Education Grace College, Winona Lake IN B.F.A. Fine Arts John Herron School of Design, Indianapolis, 2015- Present Confidential Resume Management, Wal-Mart, Carmel, IN Member of Management Team Responsible for leading operations, inventory control and training for a $60M, 24 hour retail facility with over 200 enployees. General Manager, Director of Marketing, Fox River Harley-Davidson and Windy City Triumph,Vespa & Piaggio (multiple dealerships and locations) 2013-2014 * 7 years spent in the advertising industry as an Artist, Art director and Account manager Responsible for over 400 people in service, retail sales, inventory and marketing All daily operations, fiduciary/budgeting/forcasting marketing and training.