Sample Resume 2010

Cody S. Carter 

4433 Brookside Drive

Birmingham, AL 35222

(205) 380-3546

DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL MARKETING / SALES MANAGEMENT

Automotive � Industrial � Agricultural Markets

Strong leader with the ability to identify and develop new opportunities. Adept at managing all aspects of product marketing. Key skills include:

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BIRMINGHAM STEEL�Birmingham, AL

1998 to Present

Privately held supplier of finished steel.

PRODUCT MARKETING MANAGER

Responsible for all aspects of divisional product line sales. Additionally responsible for profit and loss accountability of $45 million/year. Provide analysis and comprehensive marketing strategies.

�       Built relationships with overseas parts suppliers which garnered multi-million-dollar contracts.

�       Personally negotiated a $5 million contract with large auto firm.

�       Marketed products to the aerospace industry which led to a $10 million contract.

PRODUCT MANAGER

Researched the market for cold-finish bar product.

�       Increased sales of product by 500% in the first year.

INSIDE SALES MANAGER

Oversaw 20 sales representatives. Responsible for new and existing product development and marketing.

�       Created marketing strategy which doubled revenue in two years.

�       Created strategy to sell products in new and emerging markets.

�       Improved revenues even during an industry downturn.

BA STEEL CORPORATION�Birmingham, AL

1998

Industry leader in the production of merchant bar and rebar steel.

NORTHWEST REGIONAL SALES MANAGER

Responsible for steel sales in the Northwest Region of the country.

�       Used targeted marketing to improve sales growth.

�       Improved customer communication and grew client base.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

MBA Program�University of Alabama

BA (Marketing)�University of Alabama

E-Commerce Coursework�University of Montana

Problem Solving & Decision Making, Effective Management Skills,

Presentation Skills, Advanced Microsoft Excel Training

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Steel Institute of America