Kirk Housewright

Experience

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  BoxDrop Furniture Legends

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  President

  All Aspects of business for multiple locations throughout Texas.

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  Horizon Lines

  Jun 1996 - Jun 2004

  Business Analyst

  Generated new business ideas and implemented new services beyond our core business.

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  Maersk Line

  Jul 1996 - Jul 2001

  Logistics Coordinator

  Responsible for the movement of 300-400 containers per week to and from ocean vessels via truck and rail. Worked directly with key clients, rail roads, truck and logistic companies and inter-office personnel for streamline processes saving revenue for the company while increasing profits.

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  United Intermodal Group, LLC

  Jul 2004 - now

  President

  Owner and President of a transportation brokerage based in Dallas serving the US and many overseas locations. Provides transport services for new and used cars, trucks, suv's, motorccles, boats, and machinery. Overseas shipping via container and RORO to many overseas locations. Rail services between NJ and CA.Responsible to define and target key prospective business partners, establish relationships and manage the day-to-day interaction in order to build long-term business opportunities.Logistics professional with extensive knowledge of truck, rail and ocean transportation within the US and overseas mainly in the transportation of vehicles and containers. President and owner of United Intermodal Group, LLC, All Auto Shipping and US Auto Carriers. General Management of Truck and Rail through Green Trucking Dallas office. Show less

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  All Auto Shipping

  Jul 2004 - now

  President / Owner

  Maintain a healty relationship with clients while building a successful sales team for B2B and B2C sales. Oversee all operational aspects of the company including sales, advertising, marketing, logistics, human resources and accounting.

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  Acceptance Now

  Jul 2013 - Jan 2016

  B2B Sales and Development

  Responsible to develop, establish and foster quality business relationships for the No Credit Needed industry leader Acceptance Now. Further responsibilities include generating new business partnerships for retail companies looking to provide No Credit Needed options for customers with little or no credit. At Acceptance Now, I continue to develop, qualify and track potential new partnerships through prospecting methods including relationship building, networking and lead generation strategies.I professionally prepare, submit and present accurate and timely formal proposals to potential Acceptance Now prospects in the furniture, large appliance and consumer electronics retail industry.I provide day-to-day account management with many locations including Ashley HomeStore, Conn's, HH Gregg, RC Willey, Value City Furniture, Rooms To Go, Raymour & Flanigan, Bob's Discount Furniture, Nebraska Furniture Mart, Mor Furniture and many other retailers. I utilize the CRM Sales Force to manage our extensive customer base. Show less

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  Simple Finance | simplefinance.com

  Feb 2016 - Dec 2016

  Regional VP of Sales

  Simple Finance is a creative alternative to traditional financing designed to maximize ease and flexibility. In most cases Simple is able to approve customers for our No Credit Needed purchase option in a matter of minutes. Customers love us because we make the impossible possible. As for merchants...well they just love us because we're simple.