Christopher N.

Coker Attn: Human Resources Re: Sales Position To Whom It May Concern: I would like to express my interest in the sales position. I am seeking a long-t erm career opportunity with a progressive and stable company. I have significant sales, construction and management experience and desire to positively contribu te to the success of your organization. My current position is business development for a major light gauge steel framin g manufacturer. This position involves sales, engineering and architectural supp ort, coordinating with contractors, purchasing and project bidding. Additionally , my work history includes estimating for a commercial general contractor. I hav e set up operating systems, procedures and business strategy in order to maximiz e revenue and expand business for general contractors, construction managers, su b-contractors and CMs at risk. My background includes outside/inside sales, mark eting, estimating, management, technical/engineering software support, operation s, human resources, E-commerce and customer service. I also have experience in e conomic, business, and technical matters that require analytical skills, oral an d written communication, as well as computer proficiency. I am experienced in ar eas concerning building products, general construction and restoration work. The prospect of working for your company is certainly exciting at in a marketing and sales capacity, I can contribute to your viewing my resume, I hope that we may schedule an interview at venience. Thank you very much for your time. I look forward to for me. I feel th success. After re your earliest con hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Christopher N. Coker

CHRISTOPHER N. COKER SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE: Eighteen years of direct technical account management experience and two years e xperience as a personnel recruiter and manager. EDUCATION: North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC B.A. Business Management (Concentrations in International Business and Manageme

nt) B.A. Economics Pulp and Paper Foundation Merit Scholarship, Joseph and Louise Foster Excellence in Math Scholarship, 1993 Senior Class Council, Founding board of directors - Student Wolfpack Club. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Sales Manager, Project Manager, Technical Advisor (2006-Present) The Steel Network Durham, NC Technical sales, consulting and technical support for the light gauge stee l framing, industry support and project management of midrise construction and l oad bearing projects, software support for light gauge steel framing projects ra nging from curtain-wall to Inside Technical Sales (2003-2006) Heat Transfer Sales of the Carolinas Raleigh, NC Technical sales and support for commercial contractors, government and instituti onal end-users. Estimating hydronic HVAC equipment, purchasing of major eq uipment for customer projects. Commercial Construction Estimator (2002-2003) Jarman Construction Company Kinston, NC Estimating, purchasing and scheduling of light commercial construction pro jects. Industrial Sales (2001) Ace Industries Charlotte NC Sales of overhead crane and hoist systems, parts and service to industrial clie nts, government and industrial distributors. Territory Manager (2000-2001) BuildPoint.com Charlotte, NC B2B sales negotiations with construction and manufacturing professionals i n order to promote the leading on-line construction marketplace, technical support, developing Ecommerce solutions for commercial project bidding and materials procurement. Recruiter/Personnel Manager (1998-1999) Tradesmen International Charlotte, NC Recruited, hired, and managed workforce of over one hundred skilled trade worke rs for commercial and industrial clients. Developed advertisements and administer ed advertising budget. Implemented strategies designed to improve selection and retention (improv ed retention by 50%). District Manager NC/SC (1997-1998) Fuji U.S.A./Back-In-A-Flash 30 Minute Photo Charlotte, NC Total responsibility for 9 multi-state stores including construction and s tart-up. Managed 40 employees. Responsible for P&L, sales promotion, quality assurance, mercha ndising and corporate relations with strategic business partners. Operations Manager (1993-1995) Finlay Fine Jewelry Corporation Seattle, WA Total operations management for 18 jewelry departments in the

Bon Marche. 17mm in sales.