CHRISTOPHER BECKER

2146 Concord Dr * McHenry, IL 60050 * Phone: 815-679-6887 * cbe04630@westpost.ne

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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:
a Strong leader with a broad background in Sales, Marketing, and Business Develo
pment
a Effective communication skills with a dedication to understanding customer nee
ds, setting realistic goals for my staff and encouraging individual initiative
a Proven ability for building cooperative teams, productive business partnership
s, and long-term customer loyalty
a Self-directed and motivated professional with the ability to consistently achi
eve corporate, departmental, and personal objectives
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
SUMGREATER LLC/DBA 1-800-GOT-JUNK?
60B W. Terra Cotta Ave. Suite 201
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
11/2007 to Present
General Manager
* Direct all aspects of sales and business development functions
* Responsible for day-to-day management of 3 territory managers, 16 assigned dri
vers and sales workers, and 2 support staff
* Improved productivity and greater efficiency by instituting an effective train
ing program
* Responsible for budgeting, cost control, payroll, general accounting, and prof
it and loss of $1 million budget
* Reduced injury claims 50% by introducing safety awareness program
* Increased territory sales of 9% in 2009
* Increased territory sales currently of 11% in 2010
* Developed new business through community involvement and active public relatio
ns program
BISCHOFF HGS LLC/DBA 1-800-GOT-JUNK? 09/2006 to 11/2007
60B W. Terra Cotta Ave. Suite 201
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Operation Manager
* Trained team members to enhance customer service and increase profits through
suggestive selling
* Managed four team members for one business unit
* Operate facility in compliance with OSHA and DOT standards
* Developed operations manual and cross-training plan for six job functions
* Created and led training and team building sessions at annual conference
* Promoted to General Manager
SERVICE GROUP LLC/DBA 1-800-GOT-JUNK?
04/2002 a" 09/2006
17 E. Palatine Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
Driver/Sales
* Responsible for my territory in sales and marketing
* Successful in being the highest revenue territory monthly within our franchise
* Coached and trained new hires
* Promoted to Operation Manager in another start up franchise
THE HOME DEPOT
01/2001 a" 04/2002
2000 S. Randall Rd.
Algonquin, IL 60102
Sales Associate
* Responsible for ordering product from various vendors
* Coached employees from different departments about my departmentas products
* Won twice the customer service of the month award
MILLER FUNERAL HOME 05/1997 a" 03/2001
504 W. Main St.
West Dundee, IL 60118
Funeral Assistant
* Assisting in arranging funerals
* Available on call during the nights
* Administrative duties
EDUCATION:
Elgin Academya" Elgin, IL
Firefighter Certification, 08/1999 a" 12/1999
Elgin Community College- Elgin, IL
EMT Certification, 09/1999 a" 12/1999
Concordia University- River Forest IL
General Studies, 1996 - 1997