Training Specialist/Operations Management
Employment Objectives
To acquire a position with a progressive company that challenges my talents as a training specialist and utilizes my years of management experience.
Educational Background
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Co., 1974
Currently studying for CNE.
Experience
National Training Director
Windshields America, Dallas, Texas
Plan and direct Training Department consisting of 4 administrative training coordinators and 1 technical trainer. Develop and write online tutorial for new point of sale computer system. Represented Company in Legislative activities. Planned and managed new computer system roll out for 250 retail glass locations. Project was completed in 100 days. Became experienced with Lotus 123, Excel, Word, Asymetrix MultiMedia Tools, CCMail and served as support for some company PC's and Laptops. April 1995 to Present.
Regional Vice President
Windshields America, Dallas, Texas
Direct and guide Southwest Regional Sales Team consisting of 18 sales representatives in a three state area. Was responsible for key account development within this territory. December 1990 to April 1995.
Zone Manager
Safelite Glass Corporation, Lincoln, Nebraska
Day to day management of ten retail glass stores along with 4 outside sales people. Responsibility for top line sales and bottom line profit for the entire Nebraska Zone. September 1988 to November 1990.
Operations Manager
Safelite Glass Corporation, Phoenix, Arizona
Manage, train and expand retail glass operations for the Phoenix market. Managed 17 retail stores. Performed training in administration and phone sales for 35 retail locations in a three state area. October 1986 to September 1988.
Operations Coordinator/Sales
Safelite Glass Corporation, Denver, Colorado
Coordinate day to day operations for 10 retail glass operations in Colorado. Market glass products and services to Commercial and Fleet accounts thoroughout the Denver metropolitan area. June 1981 to September 1986.
Geographical Preference
Negotiable
References
Available upon request
Contact Information
1621 Yaggi Drive, Flower Mound, Texas 75028
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Last updated March 10, 2000
Gary Spickard
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