bob owensby resume august 2016
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R O B E R T C . O W E N S B Y
OB JECT IVE
To secure a position that will utilize my considerable experience with a manufacture, wholesaler, builder to increase and/or a business
to assist in gaining market share in a profitable environment. I want to utilize my skills in purchasing, supply chain management,
product specification skills, and dedication to provide superior customer service.
EXPERIENCE
April 8, 2016 to May 30, 2016 Moreland Tool & Appliance Co. The Woodlands, TX
Dept Manager in Training dba Sears Hardware & Appliance
Sales and Customer Service I was being trained to be the Appliance Department Manager until I had an a ccident on Memorial Day, May 30, 2016 when a ladder and I fell causing
serious damaged to my body with broken bones etc.
Nov 19, 2012 to Nov 12, 2015 Floor & Décor Houston, TX
Pro Sales Manager
Developing and maintain business with Professional Trades People, Architects, Designers, Contractors, Installers, Real Estate P rofessionals and all other aspects of any Professional
type person.
May 22, 2012 to Nov 17, 2012 Universal Flooring Supply Houston, TX
Territory Manager
Developing new accounts and servicing existing accounts in Houston , Golden Triangle and College Station areas selling laminate flooring, underlayment pad, and vinyl plank and
hardwood flooring. I left this company to take the positition as Pro Sales Manager for Floor & Décor.
January 3, 2011 – June 15, 2011 Floors International LLC Houston, TX
Territory Manager
Developing new accounts and servicing existing accounts in Houston, Golden Triangle and College Station areas selling laminate flooring, underlayment pad, and vinyl
plank. I was laid off June 15, 2011 as company “was losing money”. The company went out of business May 31, 2012.
June 2010 – December 31, 2010 Regal Hardwoods Houston Houston, TX
Account Manager
Developing new accounts and servicing existing accounts in Houston market calling on retail, commercial, and builder flooring dealers. Regal Hardwoods is a manufacture of
hardwood flooring. I left this position to work at Floors International.
2002-2010 Reader’s Wholesale Dist. Ltd. Houston, TX
Territory Manager Armstrong Division
Developed and maintained key residential, builder, multi-family accounts with Armstrong resilient residential, commercial, laminate, hardwood, and associated installation
products.
Developed new customer based with additional product lines independent of Armstrong. Example: LM Hardwood Flooring, Wilsonart Laminate Flooring, Sturxtur
Hardwood Flooring, BASF and Stauf installation products.
Maintained and expanded customer base with placement of new displays, product knowledge meetings and other support for accounts assigned to me
Developed and greatly expanded a Key National Multi-family account and grew business from less than 100K in 2003 to over 1.4M in 2009.
Annual Volume in my assigned territory for 2009 was over $5 million.
Twice recognized as the Armstrong Division Salesperson of the year.
1998–2002 Swiff-Train Company Houston, TX
Territory Manager & DCR (Distributor Commercial Representative)
Developed and maintained key residential, commercial & builder accounts
Awarded Tarkett top sales award (every year)
Consistently increased sales each year, while also increasing profit margins
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1983–1992 ISC Surfaces (formerly Interstate Supply Co) St. Louis, MO
Territory Manager
Developed and maintainedfloor covering accounts
Increased sales and met yearly budgets
EDUCATION
Riverside City College Riverside, CA
San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA
Accumulated credits towards a Business Administration degree
MILITARY
U.S. Air Force, Nuclear Weapons Technician
Honorable Discharge
CONTACT
10 Rosewater Pl. The Woodlands, TX 77381-4714
Phone (832) 592-3259
e-mail [email protected]
Alternate e-mail [email protected]