Motivated,
experienced and professional individual focused on assisting
sponsors to reach company goals through my personal abilities and
skills relating to sales and the professional fishing industry.
Through Joni & Friends I am dedicated to ministering to those
affected by disabilities via the opportunities, platforms and
avenues accessible within the this industry, while inspiring
excitement in people of all ages to advance the sport of fishing.
SPONSORS
2007 – Present Ranger Boats (Boat Manufacturer)
2006 – Present Evinrude (Boat Motors)
2006 – Present Lowrance (Marine Electronics)
2006 – Present Minn Kota (Trolling Motors)
2010 – Present Clear-Wire Communications (Laptop Air-Cards)
2010 – Present Vicious Fishing (Fishing Line)
2009 – Present Ardent Reels (Fishing Reels)
2009 - Present Lock-N-Haul (Transom Engine Stabilizer)
2008 – Present Custom Angle Rods (Fishing Rods)
2007 – Present Navionics (Electronic Charts)
2007 – Present Solar Bat Sunglasses (Sports Eyewear)
2006 – Present Strike King (Fishing Tackle)
2006 – Present Tru-Tungsten (Fishing Tackle)
2006 – Present Diamond Sports Marine (Boat Sales & Service)
2006 – Present Southwest Office Systems (Office Equipment)
2005 – Present Hamby’s Protector (Boat Accessories)
2005 – Present Easy View Tackle System (Fishing Tackle
Storage)
*All sponsors and
used products have highlighted graphics, links and periodic articles
on website
*Premiere sponsors
also have signage on boat wrap and tournament apparel.
PROMOTIONAL EXPERIENCE
·
Industry sponsor
seminars, appearance and support at local, regional & national shows
and area clubs as well as Bass Pro Shops, Cabelas,
Gander Mountain and Academy.
·
Fishing with
Friends & Joni and Friends (www.fishingwithfriends.org)
Charity Pro-Team
Member utilizing wrapped boats and logo apparel to
promote the ministry and sponsors as
well as conducting fishing activities at various venues
and “Fish Grants” for individuals, kids
and families affected by disabilities.
·
2008 Solar Bat
Coordinator for Pro-Staff and Training at several Bass Pro Shops
·
2006 Fort Worth Host Committee Advisor for BASS Memorial Major
Tournament
TOURANAMMENT FISHING HIGHLIGHTS
·
Multiple ‘Angler of the Year’ & ‘Big Bass-Year’ with FRBC Bass
Club
·
2009
& 2010 TBF (FLW-Federation) State Tournament Qualifier
·
2007
& 2009 Bass Champs Championship Qualifier
·
2006
Stratos Owners World Championship Qualifier
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Top-10 Finish in the Texas State Bass Tournament, Sam Rayburn 2006
·
Texas Association of Bass Clubs Top-6 Qualifier w/3rd Place
Finish
TOURNAMENT FISHING EXPERIENCE
2007-2010 Bass Champs (North Division):
Semi-Professional Team
·
Qualified for North/East Championship in ’07 & ‘09
2006 Texas Tournament Trail (FLW):
Pro-Division
2005 Wal-Mart BFL (Cowboy Division):
Semi-Professional/55th in Final Points
·
Only fished 4 of 5 events
1987
– Present FRBC Bass Club (Arlington, TX): Member &
Founder of club
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3-Time Angler of the Year
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2-Time Big Bass of the Year
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11-Time TOP-6 End of Year Award
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Multiple Tournament Wins
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TBF (FLW Federation) Club – State Qualifier
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
1986
– Present Southwest Office Systems, Inc. (Fort Worth,
TX): Director of Sales
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Responsible for three (3) sales manager direct reports with each
having a team of sales people reporting directly to them
·
Responsible for sales revenue and management of a sales rep team of
twenty (20) individuals
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Responsible for profit, morale & productivity of a sales rep team of
twenty (20) individuals
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Responsible for making calls on customers and presentations to
companies
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Responsible for conducting and planning sales meetings.
1999
– 2005 Toastmasters International (Fort Worth, TX):
ATM-GOLD, Member of Northeast Early Birds Club #6130 (club
disbanded in 2005)
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Trained by Toastmasters to improve my speaking, presentation and
evaluating skills
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Achieved ATM-Gold which is a high level of achievement within
Toastmasters
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Attended weekly meetings with a very scheduled meeting process that is
focused on improving these skills
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Served in several officer positions including president
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Presented and spoken as the commencement address speaker at
graduation, chamber of commerce and other events
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Video of my presentation skills available upon request
College UT - Arlington, Arlington, TX
