Stuart R. Dille
235 N 22nd Pl., House # 527 602-568-3541
Mesa, AZ 85213 stuartdille@yahoo.com
SUMMARY
Client Relations Expert focused on creating profitable long term relationships by establishing mutual loyalty and trust. Grew furniture sales by 250% as a Store Manager, closed 7 real estate transactions with 1 family and consulted with over 200 businesses in creating strategies to be more successful.
Professional Experience
Mesa Chamber of Commerce, Mesa, Arizona 2010 – 2010
Membership Director
Responsible for recruitment and retention of members
Arizona Small Business Association, Phoenix, Arizona 2006 – 2010
( 3,500 member strong statewide Business Association)
Business Development Specialist
Grew membership by 15% in part by forming strategic alliances with Chambers of Commerce and other Business Organizations
Established relationships with CEOs of companies with 10-100 million in annual revenue to obtain sponsorships up to $25,000
Helped one company to realize a dividend of over $65,000
Recommended a fee change which could result in an increase of $42,000 annual revenue
Recommended a new membership fee structure which could result in an increase of$120,000-150,000 annually
Other duties
Facilitated the procurement of a vehicle for a raffle resulting in $9,000 revenue
Trained and managed a team of 3 interns during a membership drive.
Managed the follow up of a 8,000 call campaign
Consult with numerous small businesses with regard to overall business strategies
Facilitated meetings with Bank Presidents and other experts in the Financial Industry while creating a Capital Resource Center
American Mortgage Solutions, Glendale, Arizona 2005 - 2006
Mortgage Coach / Lender with an educational approach
Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, Phoenix, Arizona 2004 - 2005
Business Development Executive
Bidsource, a program designed to teach business owners and managers
how to do business with government agencies
Helped to save a 1.5 million dollar contract
Taught more than 150 individuals how to do business with Government agenciesresulting in over 6 million in contracts
Cherbo Publishing, Encino, California 2003 - 2004
Independent Contractor / Publications Coordinator
Worked in partnership with Governor’s offices, Mayor’s, and State and local Chambers
Provided economic development tools during appointments with CEO’s and VP’s
Appointments with Insight, General Dynamics, Hensley Distributing and CSK AutoColdwell Banker / Bridger Realty, Bozeman, Montana 1996 – 2003
Realtor / Broker Associate
Over $1 million in sales first full year
Increased sales 100% each year - ABR, GRI and Broker
$500,000 top sale and over $4 million production annually
Montana Furniture Galleries, Bozeman, Montana 1991 – 1996
Store Manager
Received a 30% salary increase after first year
Doubled store profit and size within 3 years, resulting in three additional stores
Over $65,000 in sales to one company
Designed new store and showrooms; In charge of inventory ordering and showroom displays
The Oak Tree, Billings, Montana 1981 – 1991
Delivery, shipping & receiving manager
Managed delivery and stocking personnel; Stocked and designed showroom areas
Managed all shipping and receiving; Oversaw or performed all deliveries
Started in deliveries and left as Assistant Manager to take Managerial position in Bozeman
Education:
College: Eastern Montana College
Over 50 Real Estate classes including Fair Housing, Marketing, State & Federal Law, Mortgages
Numerous ethics classes, Zig Ziglar sales training classes; Stephen Covey classes
Community Service
Big Brothers & Sisters
12 years as a Big Brother including Big Brother of the Year in 1996Toys for Tots
Chaired the drive for four consecutive years, including marketing and distributionUnited Way
2 years on the Board of Directors and chaired golf tournament two consecutive yearsBozeman Area Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors for two years
Membership Services committee member for 12 years
Leads Group member/facilitator for four yearsFormal Dance Club
Increased membership by over 110% serving as Club President for 3 yearsToastmasters
Club president and Club Mentor