Daniel R.

Tennant
120 Ardenlee Drive
Peachtree City, GA 30269
Home Phone: (770) 631-7712
Cell Phone (404) 375-2115
Email: dt112dac8@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE
To secure a sales and/or marketing position in the Atlanta area with a growth or
iented firm that places top priority on developing and maintaining excellent cus
tomer relations. Willing to travel 2-3 days per week as required.
QUALIFICATIONS AND STRENGTHS
I am a results-oriented, self motivated sales professional with over twenty year
s experience in outside sales. I am a reliable, enthusiastic and dedicated team
member, and I have a proven track record of working hard and generating excelle
nt sales results with little supervision. My written and verbal communication s
kills are excellent, and I am a genuinely kind and caring person who is persiste
nt, well organized and customer driven.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Marketing Management Option
California State University, Hayward 1980 (Graduated with Honors)
EMPLOYMENT
1984 - Present Matthews International Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA
Regional Sales Manager (Various divisions and regions of the company)
I have had a very successful career in developing and growing new business in th
e mid-Atlantic area in my first ten years by creating a wholesale distribution r
eseller network of dealers (primarily sign companies and trophy dealers) for cus
tom cast, etched and cut metal sign products. Sales tripled in the ten year per
iod I developed the business, and I was named top salesperson four years. I the
n spent five years in the memorial division of the same company selling bronze m
emorials, urns, and mausoleum products to cemeteries, monument dealers, and fune
ral homes, where I doubled my region's sales in less than five years. Most rece
ntly, I have developed a wholesale distribution network throughout the Southeast
in the architectural sign division, and have had consistent success with a mini
mum 12% sales increase each year, having been named top producer three times. I
have nine customer service representatives that report to me, and I have always
maintained an efficient office from my home.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Right out of college, I worked as a sales representative for two building produc
ts companies (insulation and roofing) for four years prior to securing my curren
t position in 1984.
I was elected to the Peachtree City, GA (pop. 40,000) council in 2000, and serve
d four years as a council member. That experience enhanced my leadership, finan
cial, and decision making skills. I am now retired from elected politics.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
I am happily married with three sons. I am an active member of the Peachtree Ci
ty United Methodist Church, and I enjoy golf, travel, hiking, boating, coaching,
and participating in community activities. I am happy to provide references up
on request.