Top-Performing, Results-Driven Sales Management Professional with extensive track record of positively impacting sales/revenue results. Executes innovative sales strategies and delivers high service levels. Skilled in strategic account management and market development driving bottom line profits

Strategic Account Manager @ Achieved 100% plus of revenue target and goals for assigned regions.Cultivated relationships with Strategic Account Program Managers and Field Safety Specialists to drive key sales initiatives. Strategically planned, coordinated and assisted in implementation of sales programs to meet HSP short and long term business objectives. Administered corporate promotions, programs and new products introductions. From January 2013 to Present (2 years 11 months) Program Specialist @ Also Life Safety/Security Product Specialist Regional business development support for fire, security initiative in North TX, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Alabama. My responsibility included support for 13 branches in the region. Provided product and sales training for inside and outside sales personnel. Support included direct sales activities on new and key accounts, proposal development, presentation and close. From June 2007 to January 2014 (6 years 8 months) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma AreaBusiness Development and Sales Manager @ Managed all new business development and sales. Achieved successful bid to contract rate above 87%. Achieved successful entry into health care market through acquisition of major product offerings and new contracts. Developed /produced all advertising, direct mail, sales collaterals and marketing materials. Developed and implemented new business plan to establish Communication Concepts as the leader in life safety, sound, security, health care and AV in North Texas region. Developed and implemented sales strategies, project management and operations processes and procedures for increased productivity and profit margins. From April 2005 to March 2007 (2 years) Senior System Sales Account Executive/Logistics Manager @ Responsible for marketing and sales, engineering, product management and training for fire, security, phone, nurse call and sound systems for major worldwide manufacturer. Initially developed and implemented business plan to re-establish Simplex brand name in West Texas market. First year sales doubled goal. Simplex purchased by Tyco and merged with Grinnell. Established Simplex branch set up in Fort Collins. Directed all aspects of A & D including Sales, Service, Customer Service and Service Sales. FY '03 sales percentage and profitability growth #3 in all district offices. From January 2000 to January 2004 (4 years 1 month) Commercial Sales Manager/Acting Branch Manager @ Directed sales and training activities for national electronic security, fire, life safety and integrated systems company. Developed and implemented sales strategies, project management and operations procedures for increased productivity and profit margins. Developed and maintained business plans to achieve financial targets. Recruited, developed, trained and managed commercial and residential sales staff. Coordinated installation and service departments. Exceeded 1999 Sales Budget by 35%. From January 1999 to January 2000 (1 year 1 month) Sales Manager/Operations Supervisor @ Managed all new business development and sales. Exceeded corporate sales goals; successful bid to contract rate above 80%. Developed/produced all advertising, direct mail, sales collaterals and marketing materials. Directed all estimating, bidding, supply chain, materials management, project management and CAD design functions. Developed and installed J-I-T process for all internal and project management functions. From January 1998 to January 1999 (1 year 1 month) Regional Manager, Plains Region @ Managed sales, marketing, and training activities for major security systems manufacturer covering a nine state area. In the first full year, increased sales 49% and added 80 new dealers to handle customer base. During 1997, increased independent dealer's sales 63%; trained dealers, distributors and sales personnel on high-tech security systems and peripherals. Taught CEU courses for NBFAA certification. Conducted educational presentations at ICS, CFBAA and regional conferences. From January 1995 to January 1997 (2 years 1 month)

Masters Degree Program, Theology @ Garret/Northwestern From 1975 to 1977 Master's Degree, Theology/Theological Studies, 4.0 @ California Christian University From 1973 to 1976 Bachelor's Degree, Communications, 3.82 @ Western Michigan University From 1969 to 1972 Jack Blease is skilled in: Fire Alarm Systems, Electronic Security Systems, CCTV, New Business Development, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Direct Sales, Sales Management, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Budget, Operations Management, Account Management, Contract Negotiation, Team Building