D.

KEITH TALKINGTON
4228 Gainesboro Grade, Cookeville, TN 38501
OBJECTIVE
My objective is to join a dynamic and focused organization while applying my pro
ven sales skills to exceed organizational expectations and goals.
EXPERIENCE
January 2005 - April 2010 Cookeville, TN
Old Dominion Freight Line - Solution Specialist/Sales Representative
* Managed 12 surrounding counties in the Cookeville service center area by devel
oping and building customer relations
* Increased revenue for service center and was recognized as having the most inc
reased inbound revenue and best operating ratio in the southern region
October 2002 - December 2004 Cookeville, TN
Volunteer Express - Sales Representative
* Managed 12 surrounding counties in the Cookeville service center area by devel
oping and building customer relations
* Provided customer service through working closely with the customer to determi
ne their needs and developed strategies to better assist them
* Communicated daily with sales reps in other areas on partner shipment accounts
May 2002 - August 2002 Cookeville, TN
State Farm Insurance - Licensed Life & Health Specialist
* Worked with customers to offer life insurance and any coordinated health insur
ance. Interim position.
July 2001 - April 2002 Cookeville, TN
Tennessee Rural Health, Division of Tennessee
Farm Bureau - Group Benefits Coordinator
* Coordinated sales and customer service of group health and life insurance for
businesses;
* Managed sales territory in Eastern and Middle Tennessee, consisting of 25 cou
nties; responsible for sales presentation to business owners regarding their ins
urance benefit package.
July 1998 - July 2001 Cookeville, TN
Multipro Computers - Warehouse Manager
* Managed all warehouses and inventory duties including logistical protocols for
shipment and inventory maintenance.
* Coordinated with Operations Manager and sales force to custom build computer s
ystems.

October 1997 - June 1998 Sparta, TN

Adeas Graphics - Projects Manager/Account Executive
* Managed all client orders throughout the order process; completed all quote re
quests; sourced and ordered all products from vendors; managed Cookeville sales
territory; responsible for sales and service.
August 1994 - October 1997 Cookeville, TN
New West Industries - Customer Service Manager
* Managed all aspects of customer service department; responsible for interviewi
ng, hiring, and terminating all customer service personnel; oversaw the servicin
g of all company accounts and sales areas; represented the company at trade show
s and when meeting with customers to service accounts on site. *Worked up from
Parts Supervisor and Customer Service Account Manager.
December 1992 - August 1993 Reform, AL
Durbin-Durco, Inc. - Customer Service Representative
* Provided order status and ship date information to customer service and operat
ions managers; entered all orders received and reviewed open order report with p
roduction personnel; oversaw factory shipping department; acted as a liaison bet
ween customer and corporate office.
Durbin-Durco, Inc. - Purchasing agent
* Responsible for $750,000 annual purchases from over thirty vendors for company
manufacturing operations.
EDUCATION
Freed-Hardeman University 1986-1991 Henderson, TN
* Bachelor of Business Administration with concentration in
Management, December 1990.
* Minor in Psychology, May 1991.
* Intercollegiate baseball player (scholarship)

References Available Upon Request

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4228 Gainesboro Grade, Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 525-6566 home (931) 265-
2714 cell kt74add0@westpost.net