Rhett Ashley Rhame is a sales and operations management professional based in Decatur, Georgia with over 25 years of experience in sales, service, project management, and operations management roles. He has a proven track record of exceeding sales quotas, reducing costs, and improving efficiency in roles spanning industries such as computer systems integration, fire protection, security, and financial services. Rhame holds a B.S. in Business Administration and is proficient in IT, customer relationship management software, and emergency response training.

1. RHETT ASHLEY RHAME
159 Jefferson Place | Decatur, Georgia 30030 | 404-578-6264 (c) | rrhame@gmail.com
SALES | SERVICE | MANAGEMENT
Sales Management | Service Management | Operations Management
Computer Systems Integration | Project Coordination | Manufacturer Representation
Sales Engineer | Inside Sales Manager | Account Territory Management
Dynamic high-energy business professional who is extremely service-oriented and strives to create a
positive customer experience with every opportunity and has the aptitude and dexterity to learn new products
and services along with a strong interest in technology.
Effective multi-tasker, problem-solver and consensus builder who approaches opportunities with a
positive attitude and takes a ‘hands-on’ approach and has ability to build credible relationships with clients
and team members on all levels.
KEY ATTRIBUTES
 Communication & Interpersonal Skills
 Agility & Versatility
 Business Development
 Extensive Computer Proficiency & Literacy
 Relationship-builder – Internal & External
 Accountability & Integrity
 Strategic Marketer
 Fiscally Responsible – Bottom-line Focus
EXPERIENCE
Project Manager – Sterling Online Processing Atlanta, GA, 2010-2015
Operations Manager | Wire Transfer Manager | Deputy Compliance Officer
 Saved the organization $42,000 annually, reduced liability exposure and improved payment-
process efficiency between the organization, banks and clients.
 Managed and coordinated incoming bank wire transfers of funds while reducing processing time
by more than 50% resulting in improved client satisfaction.
 Designed and created effective communications process of managing and communicating crucial
incoming bank information used throughout the organization.
 Improved customer service by proactively communicating with all stakeholders.
 Handled reporting and filings with government organizations to maintain compliance standards
that were crucial to operations of the organization.
 Reorganized the company’s healthcare management, which resulted in a reduction of premiums
by 15%.
Contract Consultant – The Neighborhood Nerd Decatur, GA, 2007–2011
IT Consultant | Sales & Marketing Consultant
 Set up and installed secure local networks for individuals and small businesses and provided
computer and network support.
 Reduced costs for clients by integrating applications for most efficient use of resources for small
businesses and home offices.
 Generated pre-sales, product development and product education support for a new startup
company.
 Advised company and strategized with business partners for standards of working with municipal
government leaders concerning compliance issues.

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…Professional Experience, Continued…
Service & Sales Manager – East Coast Fire Protection Norcross, GA, 2006–2007
Marketed and managed fire sprinkler inspections and service business for the state of Georgia.
 Increased sales revenue with existing and new business base by 20%.
 Implemented and integrated client records to retain and recapture client base by 25%.
 Reduced the costs of managed equipment and resources by 15%.
Sales Engineer – Videolarm, Inc. Decatur, GA, 2005–2006
Inside Sales Manager
Marketed closed-circuit surveillance camera systems and housings and managed a territory of the
central United States for this manufacturer.
 Established and consistently exceeded monthly sales quotas for eleven-state territory by 25%.
 Initiated and developed international market in Asia through distribution network of dealers and
distributors.
 Increased sales through cultivation of new business and strategic management of field
representatives and expansion of the distribution network.
Manufacturers Sales Representative – Rhame Enterprises, Inc. Decatur, GA, 1990–2005
Territory Sales Manager
Marketed industrial signals, lighting and safety equipment to fire and police departments, and
municipalities, electrical distributors and industrial users.
 Consistently exceeded annual quotas for six-state territory for the manufacturer.
 Established and maintained annual growth strategy, goals and objectives for distribution network.
 Developed marketing strategies for dealers with end users and managed existing accounts while
cultivating new clients and accounts.
EDUCATION
B.S. Business Administration The Citadel – Charleston, SC
SKILLS & TRAINING
 IT (Information Technology) consultant & trainer (PC & Mac) – 1989 – present
 Proficient with MS Office Suite, Acrobat Adobe Suite & various CRM software programs
 Knowledgeable of Enterprise Servers, Networks & Security
 CAPS (Citizens Assisting Public Safety) for City of Decatur, GA – Trained & certified
 CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) – Trained & certified
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
 Decatur Business Association member
 Oakhurst Business Association member
 Community Center of South Decatur – Board of Directors
 Selected as a 2008 City of Decatur “Hometown Hero”