Thomas Burns

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About Thomas Burns

Summary of Qualifications Excellent knowledge of sales and marketing techniques for start-ups and small organizations. Extensive experience with business operations and developing systems for new companies. Designed/implemented marketing plans and business plans for Entrepreneurs, Professionals & Small Business Owners. Business Owner/Business Partner. Responsible for creating a business model that will create a thriving, successful business. Responsible for locating, recruiting, training and motivating employees and independent contractors. I have created a corporation and a partnership. Both times, I personally wrote the business plan, wrote and filed all legal documents, located and recruited partners, contractors and employees. I am an expert at building a business from the ground up. Management. Responsible for developing the companies’ sales and marketing strategy. Responsible for recruiting, hiring and training sales associates. I am responsible for all sales activities and maintaining relations with all clients. Reporting weekly or monthly with all clients, I advise them of our progress and the strategies that need to be implemented for continued growth. Sales/Marketing. Conducted sales presentations, consulting clients on marketing strategy and designing advertising pieces for publication; Conducted sales presentations to individuals and groups, with a success rate of 40%; Responsible for developing marketing materials such as brochures, newsletters and sales letters; Extensive cold calling by phone to generate appointment; Extensive cold calling in person to build awareness about the company and its products; Extensive networking at business mixers, trade shows and conventions. Specialties: Dynamic 9 year career providing business owners with hands-on mentoring, consulting and direct assistance. Creating profitable companies by helping achieve success with marketing & sales. Driven professional that finds excitement and motivation in finding solutions that result in building successful growth.