ERIC ALDRICH-Marine Products Promoter (please reply to this message for consideration)
CARREER GOAL:
To promote your product in a unique and professional way using my demonstrated
marketing, direct mail, sales, advertising and extensive angling experience.
FISHING RESUME:
Professional Angler and Outdoors Writer,
1990 to present.
· Forsyth County News Outdoors Writer
· Humminbird's Pro Staff member
· SPRO Pro Staff member
· Gamakatsu Pro Staff member
· Fox, Sport South and OLN TV appearance with O'Neill Williams on May and June 2005
· Performed product demonstrations for Humminbird and other tackle manufactures
· Worked charity events at Wal-Mart for Children's Miracle Network
· Total comprehension of fish finders, boats, tackle, marine and automotive mechanics
· An extensive network of friends in the marine industry, tournament and fishing communities
· Competing in the Wal-Mart BFL, B.A.S.S and HD trails, 5 top 20 checks from 2002 to 2005
· Won 1st place check at 2004 HD Owners Tournament
· Won many local tournaments with regular top 5 finishes on Lake Lanier
WORK RESUME:
NEW LONDON PRESS, INC.
Sales Professional, August 2001 to Present
· Extensive knowledge of marketing, direct mail, and advertising sales.
· Managed over $1,000,000 in new accounts
· Keen ability to build upon existing client relationships while developing new ones
· Technical expertise with computers, job flow and production
· 18 years of marketing and advertising experience in the Atlanta market.
STATION TO STATION
Sales Professional and Bureau Manager January 1991 to August 2001
Sales 1998-2001
· In-depth knowledge of the advertising and printing industry
· Managed over $1,000,000 in accounts
· Increased house account sales by 200%
Service Bureau Manager 1991-1998
· Managed 10 to 15 employees. In charge of hiring, termination and client conflicts
· Handled equipment and supply requisition.
· Extensive hands on experience with Macintosh and PC hardware & software
E&A DESIGN
Graphic Production, January 1990 to April 1992
· Owned and operated E & A Design
· Marketing and ad creation for Rich's, AutoSure, Macy's, etc.
RICH'S
Graphic Designer, January 1987 to January 1990
· Designed magazine and newspaper for busy retail chain of department stores
· Worked with product buyers to produce effective marketing promotions
EDUCATION & ASSETS
· Associates degree in Marketing and Commercial Art from Atlanta College
· Completed several courses in computer software at AppleTree Technologies
· Extensive knowledge of Humminbird, Zercom and other marine electronics
· Past working experience in Automobile and Marine Mechanics
REFERENCES AND ARTICLES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST