Paul Codling

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Paul Codling's Bio:

Paul Codling's Experience:

• Regional VP of Sales - Atlanta Division at 5R Processors, Ltd.

  April 2013 - August 2013

  Responsible for leading and directing sales department to meet or exceed sales revenue, quotas, sales profitability and budgetary objectives. Strategic business planning, managing diverse people, building long-term C-level relations, implementing new training and selling concepts, leveraging our technology and improving processes within the infrastructure. At 5R Processors, Ltd, we are serious and dedicated to responsible recycling in every facet of the recycling process. As a company, last year we procured, collected, processed, and recycled millions of pounds of electronic waste through our 5R locations strategically placed throughout the nation. Because of our efforts, we drastically reduced the negative impact this e-waste would have had on our country's citizens, landfills, and environment. We didn't stop there! Our continuous efforts for responsible recycling also alleviated the impact of Third-World countries and the global environment by closing the loop on recycling. "How did you do that?" you might ask. It's simple, but not easy. We were able to accomplish our stringent company objectives by voluntarily holding ourselves to a higher standard, along with meeting the rigorous requirements of R2 and ISO 14001 certifications. We at 5R Processors, Ltd. take a proactive, not reactive, stance on recycling through the 5R Process: RECYCLE all materials through state of the art end-of-life processing. parts and components. REUSE parts and components. RECLAIM all materials used to manufacture electronic equipment through demanufacturing processes. RE-ENGINEER manufactured electronic and other equipment in preparation for re-entrance into the marketplace. REDUCE the amount of toxic materials entering landfills globally.

• Academic Admissions Advisor at Ashworth College

  February 2011 - February 2013

  Business developer role advising prospective new students academically into 1 of 3 accredited educational divisions of the college simultaneously. Identify specific career needs, goals and delivering appropriate academic programs and services in a fast-paced selling environment using a pre-sorted call center dialer system. Responsible for entering sensitive client marketing and financial data while maintaining Salesforce CRM platform and negotiating payment terms. Persuasively solved complex student prospect objections from financial crisis' to scheduling conflicts while using a "one-call" close sales methodology. Executed over 850+ student enrollments generating more than 1.35M+ in university sales revenues to date.

• Independent Commercial Sales Contractor at EMPIRE TODAY

  March 2004 - December 2012

  Responsible for business development, strategic sales/marketing of residential home and commercial business property improvement products. Consulting and negotiating pre-construction sales bids for all interior/exteriors flooring products for in-home residential sales client applications as well as preexisting and new commercial real estate developments. Developed relationships with product manufacturers, building contractors and end user clients. Consulted, presented and negotiated options for building contractors, real estate developers/client needs to solve highly complicated issues for pre, mid and post building construction projects. Maintained 73% leads to sales closing ratio and rank in the Top 20 out of 1300+ independent sales contracting representatives nationally. Hold company branch record for largest flooring sales order.

• Owner & CEO at LiquiTRIPS, LLC.

  June 2005 - September 2012

  LiquiTRIPS is full service travel & promotions firm based in Atlanta, Georgia specializing in the niche market of "discount travel." LiquiTRIPS has also has sales, business development, customer service and research & development divisions. The "LIQUITRIPS" concept was originally founded in Spring 2005 by Paul Codling and derived from the two words, "Liquidated Trips." Codling's concept was placed together in order to not only save travel consumers precious time, but also save them money without sacrificing the three things most important things: Value, Quality and Customer Service. His LiquiTRIPS concept has two primary focuses. One geared for the general consumer and another tailored towards the business consumer. In 2005, Codling organized LiquiTRIPS.com when he envisioned 2 key and unique business concepts for the Southeastern Region and North America.

• Broker / Consultant at Service Foods, Inc.

  August 2009 - April 2010

  Service Foods, Inc. provides families with all-natural, top quality food items - fully aged U.S.D.A. Top Choice Midwestern corn-fed Beef, Super Select Pork, Grade A Poultry, Sashimi Grade Seafood, plus vegetables, fruit juices, a wide variety of gourmet and name brand grocery items, and much more - all 100% GUARANTEED. Combined with free home delivery, Service Foods is much like having the grocery store delivered right to your home.

• Independent Insurance Agent at National Agents Alliance

  2009 - 2009

  Insurance Sales, Life, Accident & Sickness

• Sales Manager / Commercial Building Sales Contractor at INTERSTATE/MAJOR STEEL BUILDINGS INC.

  November 2002 - March 2004

  Led start-up of two prefabricated steel building companies. Responsibilities included recruitment, training, development and management of sales staff, human resources, computer network and office administration, developing new business marketing strategies for pre-fabricated straight wall steel buildings globally in an inside/outside sales capacity. Consulted new clientele through cold calling, lead generation, appointment setting, prospect/client needs analysis, solution recommendations, relationship building, contract negotiation, shipping logistics, customer service and closing new and recurring business. Developed and implemented new advertising/marketing strategies. Corresponded and established relationships with contractors and clients. Consulted and presented/negotiated options for contractor/client needs to solve highly complicated issues for pre, mid and post building construction projects. Generated and maintained an average of 275K+ in gross monthly sales volume.

• Independent Steel Building Contactor at Steelmaster Buildings, Inc.

  November 1999 - October 2002

  Responsible for sales and marketing of commercial pre-fabricated corrugated arch-type steel buildings globally through business prospecting and direct response advertising campaigns. Consulted and identified new clientele through cold calling, lead generation, appointment setting, prospect/client needs analysis, solution recommendations, relationship building, contract negotiation, shipping logistics, customer service and closing new and recurring business in a fast past and aggressive work environment. Ranked 2nd in total units as well as Top 3 in sales volume generating 8.7 million dollars in sales revenue on 294 building units. Earned numerous sales awards. (Employment concurrent while Full-Time Student at Old Dominion University.)

• Aircraft Director / Supervisor at United States Navy - U.S.S. Enterprise (CVN-65)

  August 1994 - August 1997

  Responsible for supervising the safe movement, spotting and securing of aircraft and equipment ashore and afloat; performing crash rescue, fire fighting, crash removal, damage control and quality assurance duties in connection with launching and recovery of aircraft aboard a nuclear aircraft carrier manned with 5800 personnel. Assisted supervision and leadership training of 22 naval personnel within air division while performing multiple tasks in a fast-paced detailed work environment. Performed an average of 84+ hours weekly at sea in all climatic weather conditions. Developed innovative solutions to problems from damaged equipment to fire rescue. Ranked Top 5% out of 9,100+ aviation boatswain mate rating by end of enlisted active obligated military service.

• Construction Market Analyst / National Business Consultant / SaaS at Reed Construction Data

  August 2013

  Reed Construction Data's project lead services deliver a complete view of construction activity, whether national, regional, or local, and help companies identify the best opportunities, at exactly the right time. Connect with the industry's most-trusted database of projects, companies, and contacts, for accurate and up-to-date information on private and public construction projects across the United States and Canada. Reed Construction Data, the Inaugural Strategic Partner of the AIA, is a leading resource for the design and construction industry. Reed offers its customers building information modeling (BIM) solutions, construction project leads, building product information, construction cost tools, market analytics and construction news through a suite of online and print references. WHO WE ARE: Reed Construction Data is a leading construction information business that provides the combined strength of accurate and reliable project leads, market intelligence, marketing solutions and RSMeans cost data to give our customers, partners and associates the actionable insight they need to be more effective, more profitable and more successful in their businesses. WHO WE SERVE: Our products and services benefit professionals across the industry, including architects, engineers, contractors, manufacturers and distributors, who count on our information to maximize productivity, increase profits and drive business success. WHAT WE PROVIDE: We deliver actionable insight through our innovative products and technologies--addressing information needs for all aspects of your business. RS MEANS ANALYTICS INTELLIGENT PROJECT LEADS INVITATIONS-TO-BID MARKET INTELLIGENCE MARKETING SOLUTIONS STARTS AND FORECASTING

• Energy / Natural Gas Broker at CONSTELLATION ENERGY

  June 2013

  Constellation Energy, an Exelon Company is the Largest Natural Gas Energy provider in the U.S. We help small to medium sized business with managing overhead costs and reduce risk over time. Do you want to know if you have the best rates available to you for your business? Why Constellation?: *A+ Rating with BBB *Great Rates - Price Protection Plans - Long-Term Fixed Rates *Dow Jones Stability Index *Fortune 50 Company (Ranked 47th) *90,000 Commercial / Industrial Customers *Energy Supplier of 2/3rds of Fortune 100 Companies *Ranked # 3 - J.D. Power & Associates in Customer Service

Paul Codling's Education:

• American Intercontinental University

  2011 – 2013
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

• Old Dominion University

  1998 – 2001
  Bachelors of Science
  Concentration: Sport Management

• Daniel Webster College

  1997 – 1998
  Bachelors of Science
  Concentration: Business