General Manager

MARK A. BALLARD 2943 Wendy In. Rockford, IL 61109 815/505-4482 tvmandm9@yahoo.com Dear Hiring Executive: I am exploring opportunities in Sales Management with your company and believe you will find my experience of interest. Specifically, I can bring you highly developed talents in new business development, store operations and multi-product management. As a hands-on team builder with solid management, operational and communication skills, I am certain I could make a valuable contribution to your goals. Areas of expertise include: Sales/Marketing Product Knowledge Staff Training Competitive Analysis Internal Audits P&L/Cost Controls Visual Merchandising Inventory Tracking Creative Troubleshooting During my career I have: * Regularly met and exceeded strong sales and performance goals in fast-paced, consumer-oriented marketplaces. * Successfully increased sales activity, brand positioning and customer satisfaction by implementing aggressive sales initiatives, expanding knowledge of diverse products and mentoring teams of professionals. * Gained extensive experience in all aspects of store start-up, staffing functions, process improvements and implementation of operating policies and procedures. Professional peers, demanding executives and a consumer clientele can confirm that I am highly motivated and thrive in an atmosphere of challenge. An in-depth knowledge of all phases of business operations, along with specialized abilities that set my performance apart, enables me to offer a truly unique talent. I’m confident I can bring to the table a package of skills, experience and abilities that will provide you with an invaluable resource. I will follow up with you to answer any questions you may have. In the meantime, you may reach me at the above telephone number or via email. I look forward to our conversation and thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Mark Ballard

General Manager

Rockford, IL