James A. Pollnow

1608 48th St. NW
Canton, OH 44709

Home Phone: (330) 280-0680
email: jpollnow@neo.rr.com


O B J E C T I V E

A challenging position with a progressive firm, utilizing my sales abilities, personal initiative and a detailed working knowledge that provides excellent performance in these areas:

Internet/Telesales Management/Supervision | Business Management | Cost Control | Recruiting and Training | Motivation | Customer Service | Organization and Planning | Problem Solving | Marketing Program Design | Excellent Verbal and Written Skills | Computer Support | Ability to Work Well Under Pressure | Interaction with All Levels of Management. 

Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S

*Strong Sales/Management Background
*Aggressive Knowledge of Sales and Marketing
*Creative, Flexible
*Loyal and Hardworking
*Knowledgeable of Computers and the Internet

W O R K__H I S T O R Y

2006 - Current
Fred Martin Nissan
Responsible for New and Used car sales
Duties include: Sales, Customer Service

2005 - 2006
ELPS, Summit Racing Equipment
Responsible for in-bound, out-bound sales of custom auto equipment. Duties include: Sales, Customer Service, Inventory.

2003 - 2005
TSR/Section Mgr., Civic Development Group
Responsible for out-bound sales and customer service. Duties include: Sales, Training, Development and Implementation of Sales strategies and eight (8) times TAPS Champion.

2002 - 2003
Project Supervisior/Sr. TSR, OKS Ameridial, Inc.
Responsible for in-bound and out-bound sales, customer service, and project management. Duties include: Sales, Computer Training and Support, Development and Implementation of Sales strategies.

1999 - 2002
Internet Sales Manager, Waikem Auto Group
Responsible for Auto Sales via the Internet. Representative for 15 different franchises. Duties include: Sales, Computer Support, Training, Development and Implementation of Sales strategies. Second in Internet Sales 1999-2002.

1998 - 1999
Internet Manager, Montrose Auto Group
Internet Sales, Computer Support, Training, worked with 5 dealership in Internet Sales

1997 - 1998
Outside Sales Representative, Copeco
Copier Sales and Support
Imaging system and fax sales in Stark and Carrol counties
Representing SHARP And RICOH in digital and analog systems.

1990 - 1997
Internet Sales Manager/Leasing Manager/Certified Sales Specialist, Montrose Chrysler
Montrose Auto Group
New and Used vehicle sales and leasing
Developed Leasing Manager position
Auto Sales, Training, Hiring
#1 Salesperson of the Year 1991-1996
Gold Level in Customer Satisfaction 1992-1997
Developed Internet site for Montrose Auto Group, as well as Integrated Telemarketing Department and Lease Renewal Department


E D U C A T I O N

1970 to 1974
High School Diploma, Glenwood High School
*High School Diploma 1974
1974 to 1980
Kent State University
*BS Business Administration 1980


R E F E R E N C E S

Michael Bivens
Owner reigningpages.com, Computer Tutor
330-284-8111
Gayle Theiss
Executive Secretary – Waikem Auto Group
330-478-0281
James Barker
Business Manager – Waikem Kia/Hyunda
330-830-0500