BRUCE NORWOOD

116 Linda Lane

Heath, TX 75032
bne8ce86@westpost.net
214-546-6736

Objective

A sale or sales management position that will effectively utilize acquired, exp
ertise, creative talents and commitment to excellence. Desire a position with ca
reer growth potential.
Qualifications
Innovative professional with 26 + years of sales experience in multiple
industries. With 20+ years in the food/grocery industry and the skills to
drive business growth, capitalize on new potential re
venue and manage
all aspects of daily business operations.
a Expertise in DSD sales, pricing strategies, client relations and needs assessm
ent, marketing, financial management, purchasing, administration, and staff trai
ning, supervision, motivation and mentoring.
a Proactive leader with refined business acumen and exemplary people skills. Fac
ilitate a team approach to achieve organizational objectives, increase productiv
ity and enhance employee morale.
Quick study, with the ability to easily grasp and pu
t into application new ideas, concepts, methods and technologies. Dedicat
ed, innovative and
self-motivated team player/builder.
Exceptional leadership, organizational, oral/written commun
ication,
Interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills
.
Employment History
Since 2005 working as a Sales Representative for OdysseyWare, Chandler, AZ and e
fficiently handled the following responsibilities:
a Market and sell educational software to school districts and other educational
entities throughout the mid west.
a Developed educational solutions for multiple programs in schools using the Ody
sseyWare products leading to up sell opportunities.
a Acquire recent accounts; retain and ensure the proper functioning of existing
accounts. Organize cold calling; process project orders and after sale service t
o clients.
Bruce Norwood 214-546-6736 bne8ce86@westpost.net
From 2001 to 2005 worked as a regional director/principal for Eagle Charter Scho
ols of Texas based in Lewisville, TX and efficiently handled the following respo
nsibilities:
a Generated district policies and procedures to assist campus principals in the
daily operation of schools.
a Executed the policies of the organization and followed the procedures required
by the state of Texas and federal government about schools.
a Developed the executed the training of all school staff for the district of ov
er 299 employees.
a Managed the leadership team of seven campuses and presided over any discipline
 that was sent up line in those campuses.
From 2000 to 2001 worked for Frito Lay, Wichita, KS and effectively handled the
following responsibilities:
a Acquired recent accounts, retained and ensured the proper functioning of exist
ing accounts.
a Controlled inventory of product in all accounts assigned to my designated terr
itory.
a Handled all sales, displays for increase impulse sales and credits for assigne
d stores.
From 1991-2000 worked for Banner Foods, Wichita, KS and efficiently handled the
following responsibilities:
a Coordinated all sales routing, delivery and distribution for the company.
a Developed and handled all training of new employees.
a Generated new promotions for the company that led to increase revenue and adde
d market share throughout Wichita market.

Education
Peacelake Christian University, Lake Elsinor, CA Bachelor of Science Psycho
logy

References upon request