Area Sales Manager

Personal Strengths: Personable, driven, committed integrity, team builder, positive “can do” attitude. Experience: Les Schwab Tire Centers 1981-2011, 30 years of experience Position Assignments: Nov. 1981 – Aug. 1985 Lewiston, ID/Spokane, WA Sales & Service Nov. 1985 – Sept. 1988 St. Maries, ID Asst. Manager Sept. 1988 – Nov. 1990 Aberdeen, WA Asst. Manager Nov. 1990 – Mar. 1993 Enterprise, OR Manager Mar. 1993- July 2001 Battle Ground, WA Manager Pioneered new store July 2001 – Sept. 2007 Grangeville, ID Zone Manager Company re-organization Sept. 2007 – Sept. 2011 Grangeville, ID Manager Leadership: From day one of my career I have been committed to leading through personal example, influence, and helping others to see the vision of success. Previous Success: Throughout my career I have consistently increased sales by 10-15% per year in all locations, even in difficult economic times. As part of the marketing group I helped develop the highly successful “Off Road Giant Tire” program in the Portland area. While I was part of the marketing group, the “Big Radio” program was implemented. My role included helping to make decisions of when and where we would spend a budget of over $500,000 per year. I have over 20 years of experience in the marketing and advertising group. I also served as an instructor for the proper procedure and safety for servicing truck tires to industry standards.

Sales Manager

Spokane, WA