1. 1. Jimmy L. Miller 3606 Flagstone Tyler TX 75707 972-876-9936 solid75075@gmail.com Dear Prospective Employer: The accompanying resume is submitted for your consideration for a General/Sales Management position with your organization. This resume briefly describes my qualifications but, by no means reflects my total capabilities. I possess a thorough understanding of the home improvement industry, retail home improvement superstores, and sales in general. I have closed literally millions of dollars of home improvement jobs for industry leaders. I have sold siding, both vinyl and James Hardie products. I have also sold premium windows, sunrooms, kitchen remodeling, roofing, entry doors, gutter systems, and other home maintenance services. Most recent position includes selling final arrangements to Senior Citizens. I also possess extensive Sales and Sales Management experience gained within regional and national sales environments. My background includes a solid history of top sales productivity and sales team building within both new territory start - up and existing account building environments. I attribute this success to my ability to communicate effectively with persons from all walks of life. I am an aggressive, tactful, people oriented individual; a self starter with the proven work history, stability, and ability to learn quickly that would make me an ideal candidate for a position with your organization. Let me take this opportunity to thank you for your time and consideration. I would appreciate a personal interview at your convenience to discuss in greater detail how my experience and expertise could be of mutual benefit. I look forward to meeting you. Sincerely, Jim Miller
2. 2. Jimmy L. Miller 3606 Flagstone Tyler TX 75707 Phone: 972.876-9936 E-mail: solid75075@gmail.com CAREER SUMMARY Career spans many years of highly successful business experience. Diversified management and sales experience encompassing all aspects of business. General Manager. National/Regional sales force development. Sales Administration Production Marketing. Extensive trade show experience. New multi-state territory start up Canvassing, cold calling, follow up. EXPERIENCE Neptune Society 1/13 to Present Independent Sales Representative Take raw leads, make initial phone contact, set appointment, meet with Seniors and close final Arrangements for cremation. Earned every available bonus offered in the New ISR Bonus Plan, representing the Nations oldest, and largest cremation only funeral provider. Sears Home Improvement 7/10 to 1/13 Sales Project Consultant Sell quality siding, windows, roofing, and doors. Top closing percentage in the Austin Texas market. US Home Systems (Home Depot Kitchen and Bath remodeling) 4/07 to 07/10 Sales Manager Sell, and manage installed sales of top quality kitchen and bath products such as KraftMade/Quality cabinets, and Moen bath fixtures. Professionally represent The Home Depot in all aspects. Recruit, train, and motivate new, and existing sales consultants. Maintain personal, and group sales numbers. Top closing percentage in the Texas market. LeafGuard Austin 8/05 to 4/07 General Manager 2007 sales up over 45% YTD compared to same period previous year. Increased 2006 sales by over 14% from previous year. Increased sales in May 2006 89% over May 2005. Increased office closing percentage by 4%. Directly responsible for branch profitability. Develop and oversee budgets. Maintain consistent and quality installations. Manage and oversee warehouse operations, administration, sales, production, and overall operations of LeafGuard Rain Gutter Systems branch. Meet with homeowners and contractors, hire salespeople and installers, schedule work.
3. 3. Attend home shows, festivals, and events. Generate leads. Determine and select most profitable marketing strategy while also maintaining personal sales. Personal closing percentage for 2005 was over 38%. Home Depot at Home Services 3/03 to 8/05 Sales Manager Top Representative/Manager in Dallas in 2003. Top closing percentage in the Dallas market. Top in net sales for Houston, San Antonio and Austin market for quarter ended July 2004 Responsible for recruiting, training, and motivating new and existing sales consultants, while maintaining personal sales numbers. Professionally represent Home Depots installed home improvements, such as exterior remodeling and new Simonton windows. Sears Home Improvement Products 5/99 to 3/03 Sales Representative Top 5% out of over 1000 salespeople. Ring of Champions Award Winner. Meet with homeowners presenting Sears home improvement remodeling projects including new siding, doors and, Simonton windows. Selected to roll out new kitchen remodeling program. Sunbelt Remodeling Inc. (SEARS regional home remodeling contractor) 5/97 to 4/99 Sales Representative Selected to spearhead kitchen-remodeling program. Consistently achieved high volume. Responsible for meeting with homeowners, presenting extensive home improvement remodeling programs ranging from exterior remodeling to windows to new kitchens. Recomm International Display Ltd. 11/92 to 5/97 Divisional Sales Manager (2/94 to 11/95) Achieved 60 % market penetration. Built revenues from zero to $1.48 million. Recruit and manage field sales representatives in 10 states supporting new Optometry market start up and penetration activities. Developed all training manuals, sales materials, and presentation guides. Territory Manager (11/92 to 2/94) Coordinate new territory start up in the leasing sales of pharmacy market. AMRE (SEARS exclusive nationwide exterior remodeling contractor) 12/91 to 11/92 Sales Representative/Management Trainee Ranked in top 5 of 40 representatives, consistently achieving high volume total sales and an $8,300 average sale. EDUCATION: Dallas Baptist University, Dallas Texas, Senior Level. Tyler Junior College, Tyler Texas, Associate of Applied Science. Presidents List. Member Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Fraternity. Graduated Magna Cum Laude. Major Electronics. Overall G.P.A. 3.79 *All Education on Scholarship from TXU*