Employment opportunities-Carribean, Keys, warm weather

[Guest washingtonwindowtinting]

I am ready for a move in 30-60 days to the Carribean Islands or near the beach...Anyone looking for a hard working tinter?

I would be humbley honored to have an opportunity

Benjamin C. Owen

(206) 371-5542

E-mail: BenjaminOwen@MSN.com

June 3, 2010

I am writing to express my interest in Sales, Marketing, or as an Installation Specialist position. With 20+ years of installation, sales experience and customer service, this may be the perfect opportunity I am looking for. As a sales and installation specialist of solar, security and decorative films, I have experienced first hand the superior quality of window film products and what they are capable of providing. As a business owner, I have also witnessed first hand the expertise of historical durability, as well as, the energy savings window film products bring to their customers. In such a great environment and by using products I believe in, I have much to offer and discover by working with your company The Sales, Marketing, or Installation Specialist role is a unique position that offers diverse experience for me as a professional as well as personal growth.

The following are skills that I possess, relevant to Sales or Installation Specialist position for your company

• Highly Proficient in memorizing scripts and delivering speeches to large groups or to single customers.

• Demonstrated success in meeting sales quotas while providing a high level of customer service

• Experienced in handling cash, check or credit transactions

• Possesses a high energy and enthusiastic attitude with outstanding communication skills and high quality customer service

• Confident problem solver with strong organized multi-tasking abilities

• Extensive experience with estimating, selling, and installing all flat glass projects and especially installing window film on any vehicle. To include paint protection. I have installed film on literally hundreds of homes, businesses and vehicles.

I believe that my skills match any Full Time Position in which your company may offer.

I look forward to hearing from you. Please contact me at (206) 371-5542 or e-mail me at BenjaminOwen@MSN.com, to set up a time for an interview and further discuss my qualifications. I appreciate your time and thank you for considering my résumé.

Sincerely,

Benjamin C. Owen

BCO: Cover Letter

Benjamin Owen

E-mail: BenjaminOwen@msn.com

Phone: 206-371-5542

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position as an installer/marketing/sales/or management position in window film: Your Company

SKILLS:

• Charismatic speaker and sales ability

• Bilingual (Spanish/English)

• Extensive window film knowledge (brands/specifications/unique installs)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Owner/Operator

Washington Window Tinting, LLC/DBA The Tint Shop Enumclaw, WA (10/2006-12/2009)

• Created marketing materials to increase and drive sales and revenue ($500,000+/year)

• Networked and consulted with City, County and State employees, along with, Home Owners, Business Owners, and Military Officials to drive revenue and properly install window films on Public and Private Sector properties (24/month)

• Led group sales presentations with local law enforcement and State Patrol to drive revenue and install solar and security window films (5/month)

• Successfully closed 85% of all bids presented to

• Executed all ordering, inventory, accounting, billing, scheduling, sales, delivery and installation of product (30/week)

• Networked with small business owners within small business organizations to increase revenue and business

• Contracted with local construction companies to install window film (dozens of locations)

• Coordinated with superintendants, home owners and project managers to ensure accuracy of installations as according to blue prints, contracts and schematics

• Accurately estimated all budget expenditures for 100% of all projects (10-20 projects/month)

• Responsible for accurately estimating 100% of all major projects and forecasting any cost discrepancies

Owner/Operator

B & M Industries dba: Class On Glass, Auburn, WA (5/1987-6/2006)

• Established success principles through retail and direct sales (positive attitude, goal setting, self-motivation)

• Created and operated #1 Ranked Automobile Performance Center in South King County, increasing first revenue of $100,000 to an annnual revenue of 1,000,000+/year (1000% growth in sales)

• Managed and trained staff of 7 installers in Window Film and Car Accessory Installation

• Trained and managed 2 sales managers for retail and inside sales

• Exclusively contracted with car dealerships (12 ) and construction contractors (20)

• Offered consultative services with the city of Seattle, Kent, Tacoma and Auburn for commercial window film installation needs (6-8/year)

• Created and developed standard operating procedure for workplace safety

• Responsible for training and upholding all safety standards and procedures

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Volunteer/Coach/Group Leader

Calvary Community Church, Sumner, WA (07/2004-12/2009)

• Collaborated with 10-15 volunteers to lead small group discussions (4-6 people) with participants of the “Celebrate Recovery” program to help them remain free from dysfunctional behaviors

• Organized and lead nature excursions to underprivileged youth (10 kids/group)

• Organized and Coached youth sports teams in Basketball, and Football (Ages 5-11 yrs old)

ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

• Lion’s Club member (10/2007-04/2009)

• Rotary Club member (10/2007-04/2009)

EDUCATION

Associate of Arts

North Seattle Community College, Seattle, WA

Intended Date of graduation: June 2012

• Completed 16/90 credits towards an A.A in Business

• Maintained a G.P.A of 3.0/4.0

BCO: Résumé