Experience

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  Howie's Images

  • Worldwide

  • Chief Cook and Bottlewasher

    • 2009 - Present
    • Worldwide

    Landscapes, Critters and Creatures, Flowers and Candid Portrait Photography are my new passion. See examples of my work at www.howiesimages.com I have shown my work at The Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago Botanic Garden, Wilmette Library as well as one man shows at the Skokie Public Library, Northbrook Public Library, Wilmette Recreation Center, Mallinckrodt Center and Unity Church in Chicago.

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  Total Computer Solutions

  • President

    • Jan 1991 - Present

    Sell, support, network and repair Computers, Software and Peripherals

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  Perma Power Electronics

  • National Sales Manager

    • Jan 1990 - Jan 1991

    Company produced Power Protection Equipment including battery backups, surge protectors, voltage regulaters and outlet strips

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  Tripp Lite

  • Regional Sales Manager

    • Jan 1988 - Jan 1990

    Regional Sales Manager, responsible for Major Accounts throughout the United States and Canada

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  Tandy Corporation

  • Store Manager

    • Jan 1986 - Jan 1988

    Ran 2 different Tandy Computer Stores. Won awards for most profit and most improved volume in company

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  Whitney Stores

  • Store Manager

    • Jan 1982 - Jan 1986

    Store Manager and trouble shooter. Managed 4 different stores on State Street, Oak Park and Logan Square for Ladies and Girls Junior shops. Was brought in to clean up stores, improve sales and profits.

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  Sweda International

  • Regional Sales Manager

    • Jan 1974 - Jan 1982

    Started in street sales for division of Litton Industries manufacturing electronic cash registers. Promoted to Sales Manager Chicago North - responsible for hiring, training and productivity of 5 sales representatives.Promoted to Major Accounts manager for Chicago with 8 million dollar quota and responiblities for accounts including Ace Hardware, Canteen Corporation, Ben Franklin Stores, etc.Promoted to Regional Sales Manager responsible for training and assisting sales for 50 branches and dealer organizations in a 13 state region.

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  Franks Department Stores

  • Store Manager and Buyer

    • Jan 1953 - Jan 1974

    Store Manger and Buyer for 2 store discount store chain. Purchased for Men's, Boy's, Drug, and Toy Departments. Was responsible for over 1 million dollars annual sales.