Edward D.

Noar
14921 Caves Rd.
Novelty, Ohio 44072
440-840-2467
Creative goal oriented professional with years of experience in the areas of sal
es, marketing, and distribution of wholesale home improvement related products.
Have been able to effectively utilize exceptional management, organizational an
d communication skills to meet or exceed personal and management goals and objec
tives.
Career Highlights
* Maintain and service a growing customer base of over 100 distributors
* Grew and maintained over $600,000 in annual sales with 20% gross profit and 11
% net profit
* Increased the Grok product line in sales by $300,000 in two years
* Increased sales over $2,000,000 companywide
* Directed over 50 independent sales agencies in implementing company objectives
* Developed and maintained training manual for all company sales agents as well
as internal departments
* Created and implemented marketing programs for the US and Canada
* Conducted all national and regional meetings

Career Progression
Ed Noar, Inc.
14921 Caves Rd.
Novelty, Ohio 44072
Manufacturer's Representative
2004 - Present
* Calling on independent lighting and plumbing showrooms in Ohio, Kentucky and M
ichigan.
* Maintain training programs for all client distributors (100+).
* Maintain inventory and displays for all client distributors.
* Increasing market share with current product lines represented.
* Responsible for presentation and placement of goods for manufacturers in above
territory.
* Maintain and service a customer base of over 100 distributors.
RES Supply, Inc.
7913 Chardon Rd.
Kirtland, Ohio 44094
President-CEO
2003 - July, 2008
* Responsible for all executive decisions regarding the profitability of the com
pany.
* Monitored and maintained all financial records and transactions.
* Responsible for staffing, budgeting, inventory control and shipping/receiving
operations.
* Grew and maintained over $600,000 in annual sales with 20% gross profit and 11
% net profit.
LEDS-C4, SA
Lleida, Spain
North American Sales Manager 2002 - 2004
* Responsible for all sales and sales representatives in North America including
35 sales agencies.
* Traveled with sales reps. for the purpose of training and increasing sales.
* Coordinated all logistics for trade shows and attended them.
* Conducted sales meetings and managed operations at trade shows.
* Created marketing programs and implemented them throughout North America.
* Increased the Grok product line in sales by $300,000 in two years.
* Coordinated all sales and marketing activities with Director of Sales in Spain
.
* Opened warehouse for the purpose of being a central distribution point for Nor
th America.
* Negotiated shipping rates with common carriers to minimize costs in the US.
* Streamlined the method of doing business in the US from Spain.

Hinkley Lighting
12600 Berea Rd.
Cleveland, Oh. 44111
National Sales Manager/Eastern Regional Sales Manager 1996 - 2002
* Developed marketing programs designed to increase sales and gain market share.
* Directed regional sales managers in the implementation of marketing programs.
* Forecast and budget for each division except manufacturing company wide.
* Plan, coordinate, and conduct all national sales meetings, conventions and tra
de shows.
* Increased sales $2,000,000 companywide.
* Directed over 50 independent sales agents for the purpose of territory plannin
g and implementation of all marketing programs.
* Developed and maintained training manual for all company sales agents as well
as internal departments (75).
* Directed and supervised the customer service and call center departments.
* Responsible for strategic planning with the President, Controller and Operatio
ns Manager.
* Chaired the sales and marketing team.
* Conducted all national and regional sales meetings.
* Effectively used leadership abilities to develop, coordinate and manage all di
stributor sales promotions, training programs and sales meetings.
United States Air Force -SSgt-Intelligence-Top Secret Clearance (DOD)

Education & Honors

* Chancellor University-Cleveland, Ohio-Bus. Admin/Marketing Major
* Cleveland State Univ.---Pre Med. (Chemistry)
* Transcripts provided upon request
* Graduated from John Marshall High School (College Prep. Curriculum)
* Private pilot with instrument endorsement certificate