George Compton

Background

About George Compton

Professional Goal - Use my business systems analysis, critical thinking and presentation skills to bring solutions to companies. Proven track record for selling and supporting the process of the complex software sale. Fifteen years implementing, training users, selling or supporting the sales process, combining action oriented/aggressive problem solving and overall business acumen with an insatiable appetite for making a difference, to consistently add value. Direct sales and Pre-Sales for several ERP type software companies, contributing to millions of dollars in software sales. Strong manufacturing and distribution background developed in the trenches of several manufacturing companies honing skills in production and inventory planning and control. Implemented ERP software as a user moving into consulting for several ERP software vendors helping other user companies learn and implement software and procedural tools to improve business. Ability to analyze needs and present concepts, ideas and solutions allowing move to pre-sales consulting assisting sales reps with typically long sales cycles that accompany a complex software sale. Specialties: Certified IBM/Cognos Developer March 2010 Business Intelligence: Cognos Query, Analysis, Report Studio; Framework Manager; Silvon Stratum Strong Manufacturing and Distribution background. Deep ERP experience Forecasting Finite Scheduling MDX SQL Dundas Data Visualization graphics Sharepoint Good presentation skills Good interviewer, listener and people reader APICS Certified Good mix of pre/post & direct sales experience Solution Selling graduate