David W.

Hellmers
5397 Hopalong Trail
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
dh10adca6@westpost.net
(719) 648-5827

Summary
Experienced management candidate with a record of success in project management,
sales, operations, retail and multi-unit management. Resourceful problem solve
r with the ability to drive revenue growth who can resolve conflict, improve mor
ale and consistently exceed expectations.
Management Strong background in working with multiple locations and diverse em
ployees. Hands-on manager with developed customer and employee relations. Expe
rienced in business necessities such as budgeting, partnerships, goal setting an
d financial management.
Marketing & Advertising Proven ability to recognize and capitalize on market t
rends and target them through creativity and research. Knowledgeable in adverti
sing disciplines, promotional planning, merchandising and graphic design.
Team Building Decisive team leader with extensive experience recruiting and hi
ring, developing and training, as well as creating productive relationships with
staff at all levels.

Professional Experience
PEAK LIGHTING Colorado Springs / Denver CO
October 2009 January 2011
General Manager
Oversee operations of a 2.1 million dollar multi-unit company. Duties included i
nventory, sales, facility development, vendor communications, payroll, A/R & A/P
, goal tracking and staffing.
Increased market share by 15% in the Denver market.
Developed company protocol and procedures.
Created strong new customer relationships with high profile accounts.

DILLARDS Colorado Springs, CO October 2007 October 2009

Operations Manager
Oversee operations of a 24 million dollar location. Duties included inventory, s
ales, facility upkeep, security, payroll, purchasing, scheduling, goal tracking
and staff training.
Store has increased YTD 28% in sales and increased gross margin.
Developed strong team through positive managing, coaching and feedback.
Performance has merited 4 promotions in 2 years.

MASTERBILT HOMES Colorado Springs, CO

May 2007 October 2007
Marketing & Advertising Director
Oversee and assist with all the marketing and advertising for a top custom home
builder to include graphic design and marketing campaigns. Achieved record sale
s increases in revenue and successfully increased consumer traffic. Designed ma
ny advertisement campaigns and produced award winning graphic designs.
Doubled sales and client base within a 6 month period.
Reduced company marketing budget though creative avenues.
Assisted with internet launch and website design.

AERIALS USA, LLC Colorado Springs, CO

September 1995 May 2007
General Manager
Directed 85+ employees within 5 branch locations for one of the largest gymnasti
cs chains in the USA. Conducted weekly visits to review each branch location to
include: productivity, training, goal setting, payroll, customer relations, eve
nt planning and management development. Recruited and developed all staff.
Increased from 2 to 5 locations in less than 5 years.
Developed many successful management training programs.
Assisted National Governing body, USAG, with business strategies.
Designed and oversaw construction for most of the branch locations.
Oversaw all marketing and advertising to include graphic design.
Organized and managed national events.

DEPENDABLE CLEANERS Denver, CO

July 1992 August 1995
Multi-Branch Manager
Managed 3 branch locations of a dry cleaning company in the Denver Metro area.
Weekly duties included: management of payroll, staffing, training, goal setting,
purchasing, customer relations, inventory and facility upkeep.
Increased customer relations through staff development
Assisted with adding 2 branch locations during employment period.
Received numerous company achievement awards to include Employee of the Year

Education
PIKES PEAK COMMUNITY COLLEGE Colorado Springs, CO Jun
e 1988 May 1990
NEW HORIZONS COMPUTER LEARNING Denver, CO May 2005 May 2007
Microsoft Excel 1-2-3
Microsoft Word 1-2-3
Microsoft Outlook 2
QuickBooks PRO
Microsoft Power Point 1-2
Adobe Products In Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and Acrobat
HTML 4.0