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Jay Zeman

High Point, NC

  Cell: 336.906.7931   eMail: CallJay@JayZeman.com

 

SUMMARY

Jay Zeman is a Dynamic Training and Sales professional with a proven record of success and extensive experience in Business, Technology, Sales, Sales Engineering, Operations, Management and Training & Development. He is poised to greatly enhance the success of a forward-thinking, growth-orientated organization.  His industry experience includes Transportation, Aviation, Real Estate and IT.  He is a well-respected team leader and player with a great attitude and a pleasant demeanor.

  • 9 years Training     
  • 10 years Sales / Sales Support    
  • 9 years Management                    
  • 8 years Aviation-Pilot, Flight Instructor, Air Traffic Control  
  • 15 years Transportation
  • 5 years Real Estate
  • 14 years IT

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

SALES / SALES ENGINEER

  • Grew assigned geographic territory revenue 30% annually.
  • Consistently exceeded sales revenue targets.
  • Achieved company’s top 5% level out of 400 representatives.
  • Assisted in closing $3.2 Million new business as Sales Engineer.
  • Created and presented custom software demonstrations (eCRM). 


TRAINING / TRAINING MANAGEMENT

  • Developed and Implemented Training for unique customer implementation. 
  • Cut training time and cost by more than 50%, while improving training effectiveness.
  • Trained more than 1000 students.


PROJECT MANAGEMENT - IMPLEMENTATION

  • Recognized for extensive business knowledge, was Recruited to Implement large global and national customers.
  • Managed the implementation of technology and logistics for $3+ Million accounts. 
  • Provided guidance & IT Consulting to Customers and DHL Global Managers.


RETENTION

  • Recognized for extensive business knowledge, was Tapped to Retain large global and national customers for DHL.
  • Retained 100% of all accounts assigned for retention. 


AVIATION

  • Ensured the safe, orderly and expeditious movement of aircraft (Air Traffic Control).
  • Trained professional pilot students to fly and improve their skills, add ratings. 


CUSTOMER AUTOMATION MANAGEMENT

  • Led process improvements resulting in a 75% reduction in misrouted shipments.
  • Saved DHL $2.6 million by implementing a newer connectivity technology.
  • Hired, Developed, Managed and Inspired technical trainers.
  • Developed department and project budgets.
  • Drafted the first Service Level Agreements (SLA) for DHL, which served as a baseline for future SLA’s.


INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)
 

  • Designed, Developed and Delivered training for Edify and DHL. 
  • Developed and Supported Applications using OFX (Open Financial Exchange).
  • Designed, Developed and Implemented software to enable automated interfacing between shipping systems.


REAL ESTATE

  • Managed technical training for brokers and small businesses. 

 

EXPERIENCE

                                                                                                                                   
DHL EXPRESS – TX, AZ and NC                   2003 to present

Project Manager – Retention                 2007-present
Project Manager – Implementation       2005-2007
Customer-facing IT Training                  2003-2005


True Colorado Realty -
CO and TX     2001 to 2003

Real Estate Broker / Business Owner                            


Quintus Corporation
– Littleton, CO     2000 to 2000

Senior Sales Engineer


Edify Corporation
– Santa Clara, CA    1997 to 1999

Senior Instructor


DHL EXPRESS
– CA and MI                           1987 to 1997

Sales                                                     1996-1997
Customer Automation Manager         1989-1996
Technical Trainer                                 1988-1989
Courier Guard                                      1987-1988


FREELANCE (pao)
– Palo Alto, CA                 1987 to 1991

Flight Instructor – CFI, CFII, MEI


Federal Aviation administration
– Fremont, CA                 1983 to 1986

Air Traffic Controller

Education & Certification

Bachelor of Science  -   Business Administration  - University of Phoenix 
Process Improvement – Six Sigma Green Belt
Project Management – Prince2 Certified
Pilot License – Commercial Single and Multiengine Land, Instrument Airplane
Flight Instructor – CFI, CFII, MEI 
Air Traffic Control – Radar and Non-Radar Certified

IT EXPERIENCE

  • Operating Systems:  Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT, XP and Vista; UNIX; 
  • Office Applications:  Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access);
  • Web Development: MS FrontPage, Dreamweaver, Adobe GoLive
  • Graphics and Publishing: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat
  • CRM: Edify, Quintus eContact Suite
  • SGML Derivatives:  HTML, OFX, XML;
  • Other: Network Administration; Hardware assembly and troubleshooting.   

 

MEMBERSHIPS / COMMUNITY SERVICE

ASTD – American Society for Training & Development
AOPA – Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association  
WEATHER Web Site – created, developed, implemented and managed KenCarylWeather.com
CHAIRMAN – Architectural Review Committee, HOA
CHAIRMAN – Program Committee, High Point Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association