Thomas N. ShannonThomas N. Shannon
High-end appliance demonstrator and tech support position
WORK EXPERIENCE
06/84- present: Major Brands, Concord N.H. Barons, Plaistow, S.D. Sundeen, Newingtion, N.H., Cuomos, Portsmouth, N.H. Persuasive appliance salesman specializing in high-end built-in appliances. Developed large volume sales to contractors including price and price discounts.
1979-6/84: A.H. SURPRENANT, Jaffrey, NH. Plant Supervisor, second shift. Three years supervisory experience. Duties included control of all second shift departments and personnel and quality control management, with a variety of TEFLON coated products and shape extrusions. Additionally, I was responsible for administering conformity to military specifications.
1978-1979: TRACK FOUR INC., Dublin, NH. Assembler of roll bars and grill guards for off the road vehicles. During this time I became proficient in welding techniques using oxygen/acetylene and MIG welding equipment. Also engaged in custom pipe bending for special applications.
1977-1978: OIL RECOVERY SYSTEMS INC., Greenville, NH. Assembled and tested finished units from electronic and mechanical subassemblies. Assisted with purchasing raw materials and component parts.
6/75-10/75: T&S ICE CREAM, Dover, NH. Partner in the retail truck sales of ice cream products in Portsmouth, NH. Associate and I planned successful motor route and increased sales volume by maintaining precise and rigid route schedule. Developed excellent communication skills as a result of dealing with customers and local officials.
PERSONAL SKILLS: Five years experience in manufacturing quality control. Proficient in precision measuring instrument repair. Six years experience in retail, commercial/industrial sales. Expert prospecting, objection handling and closing skills. Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
EDUCATION
University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
AAS in Applied Business Management, 1976.
Dublin School, Dublin, NH. HS Diploma, 1973.
REFERENCES Furnished upon request