Resume

Stuart R. Dille

 

235 N 22^nd 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 agencies

resulting 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 Auto

Coldwell 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 1996

Toys for Tots

    Chaired the drive for four consecutive years, including marketing and distribution

United Way

    2 years on the Board of Directors  and chaired golf tournament two consecutive years

Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce

    Board of Directors for two years

    Membership Services committee member for 12 years

    Leads Group member/facilitator for four years

Formal Dance Club

    Increased membership by over 110% serving as Club President for 3 years

Toastmasters

    Club president and Club Mentor