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JOHN F (Jack) O'CONNELL 52112 Friars Ct. Suite D. |
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Objectives:
I am seeking a
position that will challenge my sale, management, interpersonal, and
computer skills.
Computer Skills:
I am a self-taught
webmaster. I hand code HTML, CSS, PHP, Perl, MySql, Java script and do a little
work in Flash.
I have built sites for a
number of local business. My areas of specialty are adapting and modifying
server side scripting, shopping carts, blogs, and SEO.
I have also been working at the local Texas Roadhouse for the lastvyear as a part time Host.
Retail and Food
& Beverage Management:
In every instance in which I
have managed a retail food and beverage outlet profits have increased
dramatically.
Outside Sales:
I have served as a rep for
three regional distributors. In each case my assigned territory has shown sales
gains.
Retail Electronics
Sales:
I have held several
part-time jobs spaning 10 years selling electronics .
Grant Writing:
I have authored and had
funded a number of grant actions.
Background
I founded South River Design
& Hosting while still working for International Beauty Systems after
developing their web page. I realized that there was a market for economical
web sites for small to medium sized businesses developed by someone with a
sales and marketing background. I am now semi-retired, but continue to operate
South River Design as a home based business. I have built sites for a number of
local businesses
See my portfolio:
http://southriverdesign.com/portfolio.html
My areas of specialty are
adapting and modifying server side scripting, shopping carts, blogs, and SEO.
Employment
Account Rep,
International Beauty Systems Schaumburg, Ill.
September 1999 to 2002
I retired several years ago
from a position representing a number of hair care products for a major
distributor to the beauty professionals in a six county area in Northern
Indiana.
Account Rep, La Touraine
Coffee Co.
August 1998-August 1999
I covered Northern Indiana and some of Southern Michigan providing sales
and service support for Clark Food service coffee customers.
Store Manager, Belmont
Beverage
August 1995 to August
1998
I managed a liquor store Belmont,
Northern Indiana's largest liquor retailer while I was married. The steady
paycheck and regular hours seemed to be a good idea at the time.
Real Estate Broker,
Schelle and Associates
July 1993 to September 1995
I joined Schelle and Associates as an Associate Broker and was with them on a
full time and then a part time basis till the agency closed
Real Estate Sales, E.R.A.
Homes
February 1992 to May 1993
I passed the state tests for a real estate sales license while at W.M.R.D's and
joined the local E.R.A. brokerage. I was with them for a year, during which
time I passed the state real estate broker's exam.
Bartender, W.M.R.D.'s
February 1980 to January 1982
I started as a bartender. I then
became General Manager and soon had the "hottest" nightclub in the
city. As profits soared the owner had second thoughts about a percentage of the
profits that was to be part of my compensation. We parted on harsh terms
Food and Beverage
Director, Americana Hotel
July 1978 to September 1980
I was with Americana for several
years. During that time we erased a considerable annual deficit for the
department and returned it to profitability. A change in management caused me
to consider several other positions available within the company, but I was
engaged to a local girl and chose to resign instead.
Food and Beverage
Director, Ramada Inn
September 1977 to June 1978
When Allen Products closed as a result of the owner's death, I joined Ramada
Corp. as Food and Beverage Director for the Ramada Fort Wayne. While I was in
place I doubled our F & B revenue. My mother's illness caused me to accept
a similar position in South Bend in less than a year with the Americana Hotel
Corp.
Outside Sales, Allen
Products
September 1975 to August 1977
I began this position as a marketing rep for St. Joseph County, I then
transferred to Fort Wayne to take over our fine wine consultant position.
Bar Manager, Quality
Inn
June 1974 to August 1975
By the time I completed my degree program, I my only contact with the agency
world was as a volunteer member of the State Commission for Ageing. However, I
had many contacts in the food and beverage business
Night Bartender, Elk's
Club Niles MI
January 1972 to May 1974
This was an evening job that I took so that I could complete my degree.
Deputy Director, Action
Inc. (Community Action Agency)
September 1971 to October 1972
Once again, I was the grant writer for this agency and also assisted in the day
to day administration
Program Consultant, Head
Start
November 1970 to August 1971
This was a temporary position. My job was to write grant modifications to the
current grant actions and develop the grant action for the coming year.
Deputy State Director:
Manpower Planning, State of Indiana Governor's Office
September 1969 to June 1970
My position with the Governor's Office was to cause public and private sector
employment programs to plan and work together..
Field Rep for the South
Bend Urban League’s O.J.T. Program:
August 1968 to September 1969
This project was funded by a U.S. Dept. of Labor Grant. It's purpose was to
locate and encourage local employers to hire and train minority job seekers.
Teacher (7th Grade),
Saint Joseph's Grade School
August 1967 to June 1968
One of the longest years of my life.
Education
History
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Completion Date |
Issuing
Institution |
Qualification |
Course of Study |
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08/1976 |
Indiana University |
Bachelors Degree |
Sociology |
Certifications
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Certification
Title |
Issuing
Organization |
Completion Date |
Expiration Date |
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Real Estate Broker's
License |
State of Indiana |
06/1982 |
06/2011 |
Honors
I hold certificates from
three international wine institutes.
Additional
Information
My web page work has been
limited to Unix servers.
References
Available on Request