Mark Bowman
2782 Bayview Ave
Wantagh, NY 11793
Telephone: 516 680-5519
E-mail: [Send email using form at bottom]
Sales, Marketing, & Operations Executive
Profile:
Entrepreneurial executive with more than 30 years of experience managing sales,
marketing, operations, personnel, and merchandising for both start-up and
established retail companies.
Sales & General Management Qualifications:
§ Sales & Business Development Presentations
§ Sales Training Staff Motivation
§ Key Account Management Merchandising
§ Budgeting & Expense Control
Professional Experience:
Created a comprehensive website for baby boomers known as
FreeSeniorCitizensSolutions.com
2009 to present
Managing member of the corporation – Broad scope of responsibilities include,
strategic market planning, business development, pricing, training of personnel
for sales in the United States, Asia, and Europe.
§ Grew the business from an unknown web presence to a prominent position with
Google.
§ Created the virtue mart.
§ Created the pricing structure for the advertising.
§ Expanded an international company for global roaming sim cards – Aether
Mobile
§ Created a bulletin board for networking and communications.
Small Business Consulting
TCS, Inc., Farmingdale, NY
2007-2009
Sales marketing strategies, budget management, recruiting & training personnel,
market research, and advertising strategies.
§ Reduced the overhead of the company.
§ A marked improvement in customer service.
§ Increased sales by 50%.
§ Expanded upon existing clients
Partner in a Wholesale Bedding & Furniture Distribution Corporation
Vice President Steven International Ronkonkoma, NY
2005-2007
Sales and marketing executive of niche oriented consumer products, trade shows,
lead generation, managed operations and developed budgets.
§ Trained sales executives.
§ Developed marketing strategies raising consumer sales by 25%
§ Increased efficiency in deliveries
§ Reduction in damaged goods
Partner in a Full Line Retail and Furniture Manufacturing Corporation
President Instant Furniture Medford, NY
1991-2005
Experience in strategy, online and B2B marketing sales, product management,
high-level negotiations, and the training of people in sales and marketing
topics. Acquired management and leadership skills to build and maintain an
effective business relationship between the divisions.
§ Prepared overall marketing strategy and senior business management.
§ Analyzed market trends leading to business development strategies.
§ Oversaw public relations initiatives including press releases, advertising,
marketing materials,
on line marketing.
§ Designed and produced all aspects of visual marketing needs including print
ads, radio & television.
§ Managed multiple projects.
§ Provided clear leadership with partner and customers.
§ Organized and delivered training sessions to sales and marketing staff.
Results: Transformed the company from a start-up into a multi-faceted
corporation, increasing the sales 500% over a span of fourteen years. Developed
business relationships with numerous not-for-profit organizations while fostering
good will by sitting on various committees.
Partner in a Logistics Transportation Company
J&E Trucking Manhasset, NY
1979-1982
Staff development & motivation, lead generation, customer service, scheduling,
pricing structure, improvement in the efficiency of operations.
§ Grew the business from a start-up to over thirty accounts.
§ Sold the business at a profit.
Partner in a High–End Retail Furniture Company
Eclectic Furniture Manhasset, NY
1974-1991
Recruiting, sales training, customer service, marketing & advertising
§ Joined the company as a salesman leading to a Vice Presidency and
partnership.
§ Negotiated loyalty program with vendors
§ Added interior design format, which appreciably increased sales.
§ Started on-premise furniture showcases.
Education:
Queensboro College Associates Degree
New York School of Interior Design
Taken continuing education courses to keep well rounded and current.
Military Service:
United States Coast Guard
§ Acquired the ranking of Petty Officer 1st Class – managed a group of Port
Security specialists.
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