Weldon R. Edwards
14226 Reissen Lane, Houston, Texas 77069
Cell - 832-428-1852

Summary of Qualifications
Implemented Strategic Sales and Marketing Plans that increased revenues as much as 483%
Develop and Implement Processes and Procedures that streamlined efficiencies and decreased overhead
Budget and Profit Driven
Stabilized failing operations
Pulled Teams together to focus on goals and achieve Business Plans
Developed companies Core Competencies and Values

Professional Experience
2005 2008 Regional ManagerConstruct Corps LLC
Directed Sales, Marketing and Operations in the Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Arkansas, Colorado, California, Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico markets for this temporary and direct hire staffing firm specializing in the construction industry.

Took over underperforming region increasing sales well over 350% in less than 6 months
Increased client base 250%
Introduced structure and strategic processes to a loose organization
Developed Relational business model increasing revenues 350%
Implemented the use of one-on-one accountable system
Introduced Teamwork reducing burnout and turnover
Streamlined recruiting process increasing placements 10 fold
Performed ride along with sales force to provide coaching and development of sales skills

2004 2005Senior Vice PresidentAssociated Counsel of America
Directed Sales and Marketing efforts for this temporary and direct hire staffing firm specializing in the legal industry.

Developed Sales Process increasing revenues 86%
Introduced Teamwork reducing burnout and turnover
Increased client base 65%
Developed Relationship Sales and Business Models increasing revenues 86%
Developed Best Practices program increasing productivity
Developed companies Core Competencies and Values
Developed Policies and Procedures that increased employee morale and decreased turnover
Developed tracking system to monitor individual sales growth
Implemented the use of one-on-one accountable system

2002 - 2004 Director of Sales and Business Development3V Company
Developed and directed business growth plans for this specialty millwork manufacturing and contracting firm. Oversee the activities of Project Managers, Sales reps and Estimating.

Developed Sales Process increasing revenues
Stabilized and increased client base
Developed Relationship Sales and Business Models increasing revenues 54%
Implemented use of budgets decreasing cost by 35%
Streamlined Estimating System increasing efficiencies and close rate 50%
Developed Best Practices program increasing net profits by 28%
Implemented Learning Organization culture

20002002General ManagerTradesmen International
Direct the local operations of this national construction labor contractor with well over 200 local clients. Oversee activities of Sales and Operations Managers, Sales Reps, Recruiter, Administrator and field workers.

Developed Business Plans, increasing revenues 483% first year and 350% second year
Stabilized failing operation through Teamwork and Leadership
Turned unprofitable operation profitable in 3 months
Developed tracking system to monitor individual sales growth
Implemented the use of one-on-one accountable system
Performed ride along with sales force to provide coaching and development of sales skills

1997-2000Executive Vice PresidentDoubleMark Corporation
Supervised General Managers of this construction services, outsourcing and facilities management firm. Oversee all operations including Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio with staff in excess of 550.

Developed Policies and Procedures that increased employee morale and decreased turnover
Implemented companys use of Budget and Business Planning process
Developed Best Practices program
Developed and Administered Employee Benefit Plan
Streamlined Payroll Procedures, reducing overhead by 10%
Developed and Implemented Safety and Skills training program. Worked closely with OSHA and Texas Workers Comp
Developed companys use of Team Building and Teamwork
Developed and Implemented Relationship Building techniques increasing sales 30%

1994-1997Vice President/General ManagerDoubleMark Corporation
Opened Austin operation as General Manager. Responsible for staffing, opening accounts with vendors and generating revenue for start-up operation.

Operated the most Profitable operation in the corporation
Developed Best Practices program increasing net profits by 30%
Over 125% growth in each year the first 3 years
Developed Sales and Marketing Plans
Promoted to Executive Vice President

1982-1994 Director-Sales and MarketingDoubleMark Corporation
Oversee and direct the sales and marketing of this construction services, outsourcing and facilities management firm.

Developed and Implemented Sales and Marketing Plans increasing sales efficiency
Responsible for 35% yearly revenue growth
Increased net earnings by 65%
Led companys diversification to Outsourcing and Facilities Management
Promoted to Vice President/General Manager of our Austin operation


Education
1982 HCC Houston, Texas Business Management
1992 Rice University Executive Development Program