Highly energetic director with exceptional leadership communication,sales,and problem solving skills.

COMPANY	POSITION HELD	DATES WORKED
Wrag-Time Transportation	(Confidential)	3/1994 - 2/2006

SCHOOL	MAJOR	YEAR	DEGREE
Fairleigh Dickinson	BS Business Management	1984	Bachelor Degree

Highlights:

Donald R. Wendel724 Madison Street, Coppell, TX 75019 | 972.459.7951 home | 201.674.2082 cell | donwendel@verizon.netJuly 26, 2007Dear: «Salutation» «Last_Name»,A dynamic leader with verifiable success directing start-up, turnaround, and growth initiatives in the transportation industry, I am writing to offer my talents in a senior-level management role. My background, including a BSBA, is highlighted by a strong track record of identifying and attaining the necessary resources to advance organizations to a higher level. No matter the situation, I apply effective communication skills to drive strategic decision-making among business partners, internal staff, and clients, to grow business and revenue.For example, I restructured a $26M financially stressed transportation company and successfully returned the business to profitable status. This was achieved by establishing financial controls and guiding all levels within the organization to maximize efficiencies. Further select highlights from my career include the following:Organizational Leadership• Established a start-up transportation company, developing and executing business plans as well as setting policies and procedures, resulting in a $5M organization with 14 drivers within four years.• Successfully turned around sales performance at Wrag-time Northeast, amplifying revenues from zero to prorated annual sales of $3.7M within an eight-month period.Sales & Business Strategies• Proposed and gained approval for the creation of a board of directors at Wrag-time Transportation, working with the owner to improve management of the $26M enterprise and establish structure in the growing organization. Voted to become a board member.• Amplified sales by hiring new staff to expand customer base throughout the New England territory, Pennsylvania, and California. Grew sales to $5M within a three-year period.Able to recognize underperforming areas, then create and execute action plans which raise productivity, revenue, and market share, I bring considerable value. I will contact you soon to assess your needs and discuss how my knowledge and abilities will be of benefit to your company. Until we speak, thank you for your time and attention.Sincerely,Donald R. WendelDonald R. Wendel

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I would be a great fit for privatley held corporations that wouldn't be afraid to utilize my diverse skills in a change management enviroment. A company not afraid to utilize both my saes and operations management skills.

Business Development
Strategic Planning
Organizational Process Design
Reporting
Balance Sheet Responsibility
Microsoft Office
Bookkeeping
Presentation Skills
Business Writing Skills
Design Organizational Process
Business Analysis
Sales Force Automation
Sales Interpretation
P&L responsibilities
Presentation
Ecommerce Strategy and digital marketing channels optimization - SEO, SEM, email, affiliates - for high-profile accounts.
Technology Solutions
Sales Support
Software Implementation
Requirements Analysis & Specification
Leadership

• Director
• Vice President
• General Manager
• Sales
• Operations

Manage,mentor, and direct the corporate sales force with some selling responsabilities while directing the day to day operations of the regional office on the East Coast, while traveling to oversee the operations and day to day activity of the west Coast facility, while being an intrical member of the Board of Directors.