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ERIC ALDRICH-Marine Products Promoter (please reply to this message for consideration)

CARREER GOAL:      

To promote your product in a unique and professional way using my demonstrated

marketing, direct mail, sales, advertising and extensive angling experience.

FISHING RESUME:

Professional Angler and Outdoors Writer,

1990 to present.

· Forsyth County News Outdoors Writer

· Humminbird's Pro Staff member

· SPRO Pro Staff member

· Gamakatsu Pro Staff member

· Fox, Sport South and OLN TV appearance with  O'Neill Williams on May and June 2005

· Performed product demonstrations for Humminbird and other tackle manufactures

· Worked charity events at Wal-Mart for Children's Miracle Network

· Total comprehension of fish finders, boats, tackle, marine and automotive mechanics

· An extensive network of friends in the marine industry, tournament and fishing communities

· Competing in the Wal-Mart BFL, B.A.S.S and HD trails, 5 top 20 checks from 2002 to 2005

· Won 1st place check at 2004 HD Owners Tournament

· Won many local tournaments with regular top 5 finishes on Lake Lanier

WORK RESUME:

NEW LONDON PRESS, INC.

Sales Professional, August 2001 to Present

· Extensive knowledge of marketing, direct mail, and advertising sales.

· Managed over $1,000,000 in new accounts

· Keen ability to build upon existing client relationships while developing new ones

· Technical expertise with computers, job flow and production

· 18 years of marketing and advertising experience in the Atlanta market.

STATION TO STATION

Sales Professional and Bureau Manager January 1991 to August 2001

Sales 1998-2001

· In-depth knowledge of the advertising and printing industry

· Managed over $1,000,000 in accounts

· Increased house account sales by 200%

Service Bureau Manager 1991-1998

· Managed 10 to 15 employees. In charge of hiring, termination and client conflicts

· Handled equipment and supply requisition.

· Extensive hands on experience with Macintosh and PC hardware & software

E&A DESIGN

Graphic Production, January 1990 to April 1992

· Owned and operated E & A Design

· Marketing and ad creation for Rich's, AutoSure, Macy's, etc.

RICH'S

Graphic Designer, January 1987 to January 1990

· Designed magazine and newspaper for busy retail chain of department stores

· Worked with product buyers to produce effective marketing promotions

EDUCATION & ASSETS      

· Associates degree in Marketing and Commercial Art from Atlanta College

· Completed several courses in computer software at AppleTree Technologies

· Extensive knowledge of Humminbird, Zercom and other marine electronics

· Past working experience in Automobile and Marine Mechanics

REFERENCES AND ARTICLES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST