Experience

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  Bradley Arts

  • Owner

    • Jan 1985 - Present

    Cold calls though that wasn't really hard as my work sold itself but I did get used to talking to new people all the time. Scheduling, delivery, mailing and lately Email (granted that's been going on about 8 years now).

  • Owner/operator

    • Jan 1985 - Present

    Bradley Arts, Springfield, Missouri, an architectural illustration and residential design companyMarketed business through brochures, cold-calling of prospective clients, and updating current clients on new designs and productsUtilized problem-solving skills to meet the needs of diverse clientsManaged project due dates, equipment, and part-time employeesHand drafted residential designs from 1985 to 1992; began computer drafting in 1992 using AutocadImplemented use of 3-D Studio (3-D computer modeling and illustration) for preliminary designs, graphic arts work, and logos.

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  PC Max

  • Sales

    • Jan 1996 - Jan 1997

    Responsible for floor and outside sales and marketing including cold calling of prospective clients, maintaining existing client base, preparing proposals and correspondence, and working the floor for walk-in customersLearned Windows 95, MS Works, and Word; developed a working knowledge of the ov...

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  Never Fail Builders

  • Draftsman

    • Jan 1982 - Jan 1984

    Performed site inspections for various projectsWorked as a draftsman to complete design working drawings for the company’s residential and commercial projectsProvided illustrations for the company’s real estate division, including brochures, perspectives, colored site plans, and graphs.