Jeffery S. Colter5837 122nd Pl NE

Marysville, WA 98271Home phone: (360) 691-9401Cell Phone: (425) 330-4042

LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/profile/preview?vpa=pub&locale=en_USEmail: jeffery.s.colter@gmail.com

Personal StatementAn ambitious and career conscious person seeking to excel in outside sales and or marketing with a dynamic and growing company that strives for high quality customer, community, and employee relations. My skills and experience in sales and marketing management will be utilized to facilitate continued growth and profit for the company I work for and my own advancement and higher income.

Sales and Marketing Work History

G&S Heating, Cooling and Electrical (January 2016-Present); Everett, WARetail Marketer (Lead Generator)/Event Coordinator

Procure and submit leads to office on daily basis from assigned stores for purpose of setting appointments. Schedule, coordinate, plan and fulfill all needs and aspects of events (home shows/fairs) the company will

participate in. Instrumental in spearheading new marketing partnership with specific Lowe’s store locations for the purpose of

generating sales leads. Develop and maintain working relationships and partnerships with assigned Lowe’s stores’ management and

associates. Provide informational assistance and communication to Lowe’s management and associates how to maximize the

effectiveness of the program with the kiosk display, brochures and customer drop box. Attend and participate in store management meetings when needed and available. Order, purchase, create and update any signage, brochures, promotional items and displays needed for assigned

Lowe’s stores and events scheduled. Personally created marketing brochures to be used in all 8 Lowe’s locations the company has a partnership with

and marketing brochures for home shows and fairs. Assist the owner and manager in other areas as requested and required (i.e. substituting at other store locations

when needed, training new employees, etc.).

Eco Roof Service (August 2015-December); Snohomish, WAResidential Canvassing and Event Marketing Manager

Write and post employment ads, recruit, interview, hire, train. Facilitate and administer canvass teams and event marketers to promote the company's products and services,

and to set sales appointments with customers. Reserve booth space and coordinate marketing events at home shows and fairs. Personally created and wrote the department hiring, training, policy and procedure manual and company

marketing brochure.

Polar Bear Energy Solutions (March 2015-July 2015); Mukilteo, WAEvents and Retail Marketing Coordinator

Schedule, reserve space and set up booth displays at fairs, home shows and other events to market the company, products and services.

Generate sales leads, set appointments and assist other employees developing sales and marketing skills.

C & R Boger Construction (April 2012-March 2015); Kent, WARetail Marketing Representative (April 2012-April 2013).Retail Marketing and Events Asst. Manager, North Division (May 2013-September 2014)Retail Marketing and Events Department Manager (October 2014-March 2015)

Ensure the quality and quantity of sales leads procured in the field to set appointments for the Sales Dept.

Write and post employment ads, recruit, train, conduct performance reviews and field evaluations, payroll, scheduling, inspire, administrate and motivate approximately twenty employees.

Build new and maintain current working relationships with store managers/owners and handle customer complaints.

Check accuracy and information in quantity and quality of leads generated by staff on a daily basis. Run business, sales and production reports for individual personnel and department on weekly and monthly basis

to meet expected department goals. Schedule, reserve booth space and set up home show/fair events to market the company’s products and services

for new business and higher profit.

T11 Agency/Market Star (July 2011-December 2012); Seattle, WA/Puget Sound areaBrand Ambassador

Provided public product demonstrations and informational presentations in various retail stores, such as, Best Buy, Bartell Drugs, Bed, Bath and Beyond, Costco, Haggen Food and Pharmacy.

Received recognition from regional management for demonstration abilities and producing within the top ten percentile of regional sales during Holiday shopping season.

Pre-Sales Sales and Marketing Work Experience

Pitney-Bowes Corporation (October 2008-April 2011); Microsoft Campus; Redmond, WAIncoming Freight Processor

Kelly-Moore Paints (October 2005-January 2008); Kirkland and Everett, WAInside sales and delivery driver

ODS Companies (October 1998-October 2004); Portland, ORPrinting operator and delivery/shuttle driver

Acquired professional skills and additional occupational experience Recruiting, hiring and training Marketing and sales Event planning and marketing Payroll, administration, scheduling Certified Forklift Operator High speed, digital, network printing Warehouse work Inventory control Shipping and receiving

Customer service Over the counter sales Delivery driver, shuttle driver Light industrial and manufacturing Public speaking Teaching and mentoring Interpersonal communications Crisis intervention

Education, Volunteer Work and Personal InterestsGeorge Fox College - Newberg, OR (1987-1991); Major studies: Psychology, Christian Ministry, Family Sociology

Aloha High School, Class of 1987, Aloha, OR

Community and volunteer work: Crime Victim's Advocate, Yamhill County Prosecutor's Office, McMinnville, OR, 1988-1990 Big Brother Program, Washington County, OR, 1994-1996 Youth Leader Assistant, Young Adult Ministries, Lay Counseling, Celebrate Recovery Leadership at various

churches attended from college to present.

Personal Interests: Outdoors, camping, hunting, recreational shooting, history, writing, military studies, classic movies, antiques, politics, Biblical studies.