GEORGE L. BLOUNT, JR.

MBA
106 Hilltop Court * Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08003
(H) 856-751-8095 (C) 267-307-3359 * gbb8a922@westpost.net

* SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS *
Executive, Transformational Leader:
Vice President, Regional/National Sales Representative
Dynamic, focused, and people-centric transformational leader with demonstrated r
ecord of driving sales and revenue growth through championing successful marketi
ng initiatives. Proven change catalyst, able to improve business effectiveness b
y training and equipping sales teams to achieve goals and objectives. Polished a
nd effective communicator and relationship builder, reputable for understanding
client needs and strengthening sales by meeting the same. Innovative and enthusi
astic personnel manager, with history of leading 75 member staff and assembling
/ directing virtual sales teams in the East Coast Region.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Team Building and Leadership * Sales and Marketing * Business Development * Reve
nue Growth
Market Research * Market Penetration * Needs Analysis * Recruiting * Communicati
on * Customer Service
Strategic Planning * Organizational Change and Development * Virtual / Skype Per
sonnel Training * Physicians
Relationship Building * Public Relations * Time Management * Negotiations *P&L S
tatement

* EDUCATION *
Doctor of Business Administration Candidate in: Leadership and Organization Chan
ge, ABD (2011)
Walden University Minneapolis, Minnesota
Master of Business Administration in Marketing
Walden University Minneapolis, Minnesota
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Marketing
Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota

* PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE *
G&A MARKETING AND CONSULTING COMPANY, LLC, Cherry Hill, New Jersey * 2005-Presen
t
Independent consulting company utilizing B2B channels to drive advertising, mark
eting, and product development for the hotel industry.
President / CEO
Pilot business growth strategies for clients, masterminding and executing market
ing initiatives and spearheading public relations activities. Supervise new prod
uct development, analyzing market trends to determine demand for new product and
service offerings. Lead growth activities for three companies, boosting product
awareness, recruiting qualified talent, and conducting sales training. Develop
strategic partnerships with companies nationwide. Navigate project proposal proc
ess, evaluating proposals, reviewing budget projections, and negotiating agreeme
nts on project schedules and budgets.
Select Highlights:
* Generated $2.5M in sales revenue in 1 year.
* Skyrocketed school enrolment by 55% in 2 years.

THE PHILADELPHIA TRIBUNE COMPANY, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania * 1993-2005

Leading Philadelphia-area newspaper.
Circulation and Sales Director
Captained all initiatives, activities, and management operations for Circulation
and Sales Department, including heading team of 50. Capitalized on market trend
s by examining consumer habits, researching competitors, and identifying growth
opportunities. Mapped and implemented sales strategies, deploying internet, dire
ct mail, print, and telemarketing tools to drive circulation. Propelled public a
wareness by representing company at trade shows and holding meetings with target
audiences including educators and health care providers. Handled distribution,
identifying and teaming with vendors for the same.
GEORGE L. BLOUNT, JR. MBA * gbb8a922@westpost.net * PAGE TWO

Orchestrated activities among sales, advertising, research, production, purchasi

ng, distribution, and packaging business units. Established and cultivated relat
ionships with local, state, and national community organizations, and leveraged
relations to
expand market reach. Created department budget, and managed profit & loss (P&L).
Maintained key documentation including status and expense reports.
Select Highlights:
* Led marketing strategies for multiple product launches, including Sunday Newsp
aper, Auto Advertising Sections, Health Care, Hospitals, Physicians and Educatio
nal Learning Key.
* Grew subscriber base from 15% to 35% in 9 years.
* Catapulted Sunday paper circulation by 100% in 1st year and 15% annually for 3
subsequent years.
* Boosted distribution efficiency by communicating daily with team members inclu
ding managers, sales representatives, vendors, drivers, and stores.
* Expanded vendor network by 30%, adding 3,000 vendors in 7 years.
* Ranked as top circulation producer nationwide in school sales (1994-2003).

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Regional Medical Sales Manager - Whole Health, Inc.;
Circulation Sales and Promotion Manager - Lansdale Reporter /USA Today, Inc.
Diagnostic Sales Manager - Preventive Diagnostic, Inc.
Details on request.

* TECHNICAL SKILLS *
Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, and Access
Quicken * Crystal Reports