Music Marketing Copywriting Wireless Sales

Alan R. Labrie
514 Silver Pine Lane
Tamworth, NH 03886
(603) 367-1021 (home)
(603) 860-5945 (cell)
alanlabrie@roadrunner.com

Qualifications

Successful, team oriented business consultant with over fifteen years of experience in business-to-business sales, training, technical support, and software development. Proven ability to meet and exceed sales quotas, identify opportunities, and develop solutions to improve efficiency and profitability.

Proficiencies

Sales Copywriting Provision of Technical Support Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
Individual & Group Training HTML CSS JavaScript Music Arrangement

Professional Experience

June 2008 - September 2009 (Lay Off)

Harris Computer Systems, Dover, NH
 Regional Sales Representative / Web Developer
      Sold municipal software to municipalities in NH and VT
      Designed and maintained company web site using CSS, JavaScript, and HTML
      Key Accomplishments
           Wrote newsletter article that led to a $15,000 increase in sales in one quarter
          Designed "Product Selector" application to match prospect needs with company products
          Achieved highest single unit sale among nine sales representatives ($75,000)

January 2008 - Present

Arts Council of Tamworth (ACT!), Tamworth, NH
 Director of Sales
      Manage staff of advertising sales representatives to ensure sales goals are met
      Bring talent to Mount Washington Valley community by negotiating with musicians and artists

February 2005 - April 2008

Paychex, Bedford, NH
 Sales Consultant
      Marketed payroll and human resource solutions to small businesses
      Counseled referral partners on sales and marketing techniques
      Taught Continuing Professional Education (CPE) courses for CPAs on various topics including Human Resources, Payroll,
        Workers Compensation, and Retirement Plans
      Key Accomplishments
           Designed marketing materials for referral sources, generating three or more qualified leads per month
          Created summary report tracking the effectiveness of marketing strategies - leading to more highly qualified leads
          Engineered spreadsheet using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) that reduced time spent on sales paperwork from 20 to 5 minutes

April 2003 - February 2005

WJYY 105.5FM / WNHI 93.3 FM, Concord, NH
Account Executive
      Created, designed and sold marketing strategies for local and regional clients
      Key Accomplishments
           Designed and sold a $50,000 marketing plan to a major New Hampshire builder, leading to nearly all of the houses in
            the advertised development being sold
          Created $20,000 marketing and branding strategy for a local Land Rover dealer, resulting in increased customer traffic
            and sales of the Land Rover LR-3

July 1997 - January 2003

Cadec Corporation, Londonderry, NH
Technical Support Analyst
      Marketed Annual Maintenance and Support Contracts
      Provided technical support to customer running proprietary fleet management software
      Key Accomplishments
           Developed a diagnostic program using Delphi resulting in 70% reduction in call time
          Engineered software application to facilitate the installation of proprietary software on client PCs.

March 1996 - July 1997

Quest Technologies, Inc., Manchester, NH
Software Technician
      Provided technical support to customers running the proprietary REMIS MLS database software
      Repaired damaged databases remotely for real estate agents

August 1995 - March 1996

Precision Technology, Concord, NH
Data Processor
      Engineered multi-platform programs utilizing a proprietary software format mail letters for printing
      Installed and configured DOS programs on PCs in the data processing department

May 1995 - August 1995

First NH Bank, Hooksett, NH
Customer Support Specialist
      Monitored statewide network of ATMs, and coordinated service for repair of inoperative ATMs
      Provided phone support on software and back products for bank employees

January 1995 - August 1995

WGOT-TV60, Manchester, NH
Master Control Operator
      Edited movies, commercials, and public service announcements for broadcast

August 1994 - March 1995

WGIR AM610, Manchester, NH
Producer
      Operated sound board and obtained breaking new for AP and read on air

June 1994 - August 1994

St. Mary's Bank, Manchester, NH
Computer Operator
      Monitored bank's ATM network on an AS/400, and coordinated service for repair of ATMs
      Provided technical support for tellers and other bank employees

Education

Franklin Pierce College, Concord, NH
Computer Science Courses

Notre Dame College, Manchester, NH
Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, History

Keene State College, Keene, NH
Education Courses

Community Activity & Interests

Keyboardist, Our Lady of the Mountains Church, North Conway, NH 2008-present
      Directed music group of 20 volunteers including singers and instrumentalists
      Chose and arranged music for regular contemporary music programs

Family Director / Advocate, Knights of Columbus Council 7575, North Conway, NH 2008 - present
      Plan and direct annual Church Picnic including arranging games / entertainment, and coordinating with vendors
      Research and report on State and Local regulations affecting the local council's activities and community outreach

Pipe Organist / Keyboardist, Parish of the Transfiguration, Manchester, NH 2005-2007
President, Webster Falls Condominium Association, Pembroke, NH 2001-2006
Secretary, Hooksett Commerce Alliance, Hooksett, NH 2004
Webmaster, St. Lawrence Parish, Goffstown, NH 1996-2007

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