David W Gwynn

Eugene, OR 97402 Home: (541) 729-9905 gwynnd@comcast.net

Summary
VP DIRECTOR of SALES: Strategic Leadership / Consultative Sales / Marketing Management / Account Management/ Customer Service Communicative, persuasive and insightful consulting management executive seeking new opportunities in the Portland, Oregon area. A skilled, results-oriented and Internet-savvy leader able to integrate market research, customer engagements, insight, and experience to deliver timely win-win results consistently. Believes consistency and dedication build the most successful business partnerships. Leads by example/ Team player. A hard working professional with a passion and history of tackling complex problems and delivering superior results in specialized fields such as financial management and analysis, insurance, ecommerce, marketing and advertising. Resourceful problem-solver combining research, ingenuity and critical analysis to lead regional sales operations and championing multi-million dollar projects.

Prospecting and cold calling Strategic account development Strong interpersonal skills

Highlights

Skilled in MS Office Proven sales track record Relationship selling Demand forecasting Strong deal closer

Accomplishments
Managed a portfolio of 475 accounts totaling $5MM in sales. Earned the Winner's Circle Award in 2010/11.

Experience
Digital Media Consultant 01/2011 - Current Dex One Corporation Eugene, OR Increased outside sales goals of wide variety digital products and services to small and medium sized business owners by 87% developed new tablet-based selling methodology focusing on rapid processing prospecting, prepping, forecasting, presenting and selling diverse suite of digital and mobile products and services to new customers in geographically diverse locations in Western Oregon and Southwest Washington. Helped local businesses grow revenues 15% annually through transparently measured and fully customized digital and print marketing media campaigns leveraging paid advertising. Consistently exceeded sales goals and quotas. Accomplished expert in all aspects of search engine marketing and mobile strategies. Received Google Adwords certification and extensive SEO and SEM training. Led region in packaged and bundled sales in 2012/2013. District General Manager 01/2008 - 01/2011 UNUM Group/ Colonial Life and Accident Insurance Eugene, OR Managed local operations and product offerings for national workplace benefits consulting and insurance provider. Grew new customer base over goal to 107 accounts in 12 month period. Directed team work assignments. Direct management of 13 direct reports, 12 independent contractors.

Won regional award for largest increase in major/broker accounts in 2011. Market Manager 01/2007 - 01/2007 AON Corporation / Sterling Life Insurance Co Springfield, OR Managed operations for regional specialty health and Medicare insurance carrier with over $10M in annual revenue. Direct management of 14 direct reports and 12 independent contractor producing agents. Financial Consultant 01/2005 01/2006 Wells Fargo Bank Eugene, OR Direct management of banker, teller and support staff, customer service team servicing Southwestern Oregon market. Full profit/ loss responsibility for $5M in annual revenue. 01/1997 Senior Vice President/ Managing Director 01/2005 Scottsdale, Source Capital Group, Inc. Arizona Venture Capital specialization with emphasis on private equity. Direct management of domestic and international operations staff, customer service team. Full profit/ loss responsibility for $5M in annual revenue. Increased new firm banking opportunities by 300% and revenues by 110% year over year. 01/1991 President 01/1997 Scottsdale, Gwynn Financial Services, Inc. Arizona Directed corporate level management of international financial planning and investment advisory services firm. Championed and directed negotiations and provided international management services in support of critical business alliances. Directed funding initiatives for three international investment banking opportunities resulting in ultimate funding of over $30MM. 01/1986 Assistant Vice President 01/1991 Phoenix, GE Financial Services Inc, / Kidder Peabody & Co. Arizona Created, researched and developed unique and innovative new national profit center by designing new secondary market trading desk in collaboration with New York operations.(The first of its kind within GE). 12/1963 12/1963

Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS: University of Oregon Geology Eugene, Oregon (Robert D Clark Honors College)