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Bruce Pickenstein

2 Allen Drive • Buffalo, New York 14202

(978) 555-9087 • Cell: (978) 555-9537 • bruce_pickenstein@xxx.com

Objective
Seeking a position in the telecommunications industry that would benefit from my extensive
experience in marketing and general management.

Experience
Pagenet Telecommunications, 1975–Present

Region Manager, 1995–Present
• Responsible for all operations in the Northeastern region.
• Supervise a staff of 10, consisting of sales, operations, engineering, and administrative support
personnel.
• Region consistently ranked number one in the nation.

Significant Accomplishments:
• Accelerated the diversification of the product line from office-based telecommunications
systems to an “open” environment accessible from either the home or office.
• Conducted an industry analysis that led to a significant reorganization and restructuring.
Profits increased 34 percent as a result of the reorganization.
• Communicated significant changes in the industry that were likely to affect company
operations, thus reducing stress and potential turnover.
• Completed the sale of the Bitwell subsidiary for a $230,000 profit over purchase price.

Marketing Manager, 1988–1995
• Developed the company’s first comprehensive marketing plan, which was adopted by the board
of directors.
• Headed a multidistrict task force to identify new marketing objectives and opportunities for
growth.

Sales Representative, 1975–1988
• Joined the company (originally named Jackson & Johnson Manufacturing) after military service.
Marketed the full range of company products to clients nationwide.
• Seven-time winner of the “Golden Eagle” award for exceeding company sales objectives.

Education
State University of New York, Buffalo
Associate’s Degree in Business Administration

References available upon request.