CareerFolio of John G. Douglas

 

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            3525 E Braeburn Circle

Sioux Falls, SD, 57103

(605) 333-2041

granger2k@sio.midco.net

 

 

 

Qualification Highlights

 

§         More than 17 years of management and sales experience.

§         Expertise in competitor and market analysis, new product roll out, targeted marketing pricing strategies, banking services, lease and contract negotiation, staffing, purchasing and vendor relations.

§         Energetic and self-motivated team player/builder. At ease in high stress environments requiring superior ability to effectively handle multi-task levels of responsibility.

§         Excellent communication, interpersonal, analysis and leadership skills. Proven ability to work efficiently in both independent and team work environments. Known for exceeding goals and objectives.

§         Proven track record for stimulating new business growth, increasing revenues and profits, and decreasing overhead.

 

Professional Employment

 

      Gateway, Inc. - N. Sioux City, SD

o       Business Sales Executive                                                                    October, 1993 to Present

§         Exceeded fifteen million in sales two consecutive years (number one out of 700 sales people).

§         Consistently exceed all targeted territory sales goals.

§         Demonstrated initiative and specialized in new sales programs aimed at new product introduction.

§         Expertise in network infrastructure consultation.

§         Perform competitive market analysis.

§         Developed relationships: acquisition, maintenance, and retention of over 400 business accounts

§         Increased market share 30 percent within assigned territory.

§         Arrange financing for business customers.

§         Multitask: Intranet, Internet, Technical Specs, Quotes, Siebel CRM, Marketing, Financing, Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, IE

Home                  Asea Boveri Brown - Singapore

o       Operations Assistant Manager                                                           July 1992 – July 1993

§         Set up manufacturing satellite facilities to perform sales and manufacturing in Malaysia and Australia

§         Reviewed engineering designs for optimum manufacturability

§         Analyzed and implemented strategic materials procurement procedures and worked with engineering to cost effectively design products for ease of manufacturability.

§         Implemented machine tooling methods and computerized programming to increase efficiencies in manufacturing.

§         Project Sales Team Leader to replace wellheads in Kuwait after oilfields were destroyed during Persian Gulf War.

 Home                  Asea Boveri Brown - Houston, TX 

  • Operations Manager                                                                           August 1989 – July 1992

 

§         Was responsible for plant operations comprised of 230 employees involving manufacturing, fabrication and R & D of new products.

§         Developed and conducted training programs.

§         Developed and monitored budgets for the various departments. Controlled purchases of equipment assets. Controlled and monitored project costs.

§         Implemented ISO 9002 procedures for manufacturing and fabrication.

§         Integrated management philosophy as taught by Aubrey Daniels & Associates, Atlanta, GA.

 

  • Project Manager                                                                                 July 1986 – August 1989

 

§         Implemented new procedures through engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing relating to product manufacturability saving millions of dollars.

§         Monitored vendors for adherence to timeliness and product specifications as subcontracted work.

§         Led project teams to guarantee project performance.

§         Monitored cost of materials, labor, and outsourced activities 

Home                  Asea Boveri Brown - Ventura, CA

o       Foreman                                                                                             July 1983 – July 1986

§         Oversaw machine shop production as foreman, supervised up to 30 machinists.

§         Saved Company 1.8M dollars in costs of machine shop operation  through training

§         Developed and taught training class in Trig, Geometry, and Algebra for CNC machinists

  • Machinist                                                                                            July 1981 – July 1983

 

§         Operated various conventional and CNC Mills, Lathes, Grinders to machine sub sea drilling component materials to blueprint specifications

 

Education - click link for more info

University of Sioux Falls - Sioux Falls, SD – BA Degree  - Business Administration – December 2004

Ventura Community College – Ventura, CA - Business Management – computers

Aubrey Daniels & Associates – Atlanta GA -  Management training, 

American Management Association – Washington, D.C. - Project Management training –

Awards - click link for more info

Gateway – CEO Award – the top salesperson for 24 months - $30,000,000 in sales volume

Gateway - Presidents Club Award – Quarterly - awarded every quarter since inception

Gateway - Chairman’s Club – Annual - every year since inception

Gateway - Top Closer Award for 1998 

 Hobbies and Interests: Skiing, Golfing, Camping, Boating, Hiking, Computers

References – click here - additional references furnished upon request