Stephen T. Lutz
stoddlutz[at]yahoo.com
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Objective:
High energy, hard working individual with a great work ethic, seeking full time position with company using my desire to succeed and drive to help such company grow. I have experience in many areas and feel that I would be an asset to any company. I am very creative, and have the proven ability to see a project or job from conception through to completion. I am a team player and work well under pressure or when meeting deadlines. I also can be an independent worker, always being professional and having attention to detail. My experience includes graphic arts, sales, fabrication, construction, management, and customer service.

Experience:

Wellsco Field Services
Houston Tx. 2008- Present
Worked as a survey Party Chief on the "Rockies Express Pipeline" a 42" natural gas pipeline that runs across the United States. Responsibilities included data collection through GPS on the exact
position of the pipeline, working closely with the construction contractor and environmentalist on the right-of-way boundaries, worked with inspectors to assure correct position and proper construction
procedures were followed.

Hudiburg Chevrolet
Oklahoma City, Ok. 2007-2008
Spent 7 1/2 months in sales on new and used Chevrolets consistently averaging 15 units per month. attained salesman of the month 3 times. Aggressively working with customers and maintaining excellent customer service. Worked closely with managers and internet department to build client base.

Trigon EPC (Surveying and Construction)
Lakeview, Co. 2006-2007
Worked with a survey crew staking right-of-ways for major 42" natural gas line through Wyoming (Rockies Express); and continuing into Nebraska. Promoted to Party Chief and became responsible for the collection of data pertaining to the pipeline using GPS, keeping a clear and defined right of way, assisting the general contractor with direction of the pipeline, and marking environmental areas.

Signfxr Inc.
Oklahoma City, OK 2005-2006
Worked as an account manager, sales of signage and graphics in the Oklahoma City metro area. Responsible for working directly with customers to establish their needs, often designing complete projects then seeing them through to fabrication and installation. Sales of many sign projects for locations such as strip malls, office complexes, shopping centers. responsible for giving quotes, obtaining permits, and customer service.

David Stanley Ford & Chevrolet
Oklahoma City, OK 2001-2005
Spent 3 1/2 years in sales on new and used Fords and Chevrolets consistently averaging 12 to 22 units per month; Attained Salesman of the month 7 times. Aggressively worked with customers maintaining excellent customer service. Promoted to Sales Manager with duties including closing deals, customer service, training and working with sales people.

I.M.G.I. International Manufacturers Group, Inc.
Bentonville, AR & San Diego, CA 2000-2001
Set up and managed new merchandising office in Bentonville, Arkansas. Responsible for all aspects of operating office. This merchandising office, with three employees, was responsible for setting appointments with buyers and then presenting merchandise such as luggage, clothing, sporting goods in a professional manner to Wal-Mart stores and Sam's Club for retail sales consideration.

Creative Signs, Inc.
Bentonville, Ar 1996-2000
Purchased sign division from United Industries and incorporated Creative Signs. Managed all aspects of the business from designing, building,to installing all types of signs and graphics for major companies such as Wal-Mart stores, Tyson Foods, and J.B. Hunt Transportation.

United Industries, Inc.
Bentonville, AR 1989-1996
Began as a graphic artist, set up and managed all areas. Operated graphic arts and printing equipment to produce large quantities of signs. Met with Wal-Mart associates to discuss projects. Responsible for an install crew, which traveled to different states on sign projects.

Screen Print Specialist
Rogers, AR 1987-1989
Graphic artist responsible for designing and constructing all types of signs and graphics. Operated graphic arts equipment and worked one on one with customers to determine specific needs.


Education:
Graduate Bentonville High School, Bentonville, Arkansas 1979

Oklahoma State Tech, "Associate Degree" in Illustration, 1983
Okmulgee, OK

Leadership Management 1993 (12 week course)

Skills:

Experience with Microsoft XP and Vista, Flexisign, Reynolds & Reynolds, Trimble Data Collectors

Very experienced with all types of power tools, lift equipment, lighting, cabinet and display manufacturing and sign construction.

Excellent communication and phone skills.

Knowledge of construction methods, able to read and understand blueprints.

Very detailed minded.

Good technical writing skills.


Desired Salary: Negotiable

Years of relevant 10
work experience

Date of availability 1 week

Willing to work overtime Yes

Willing to work weekends Yes

Willing to travel 50%


References:

Thomas Kirby 405-377-9530

John Ferm 479-273-2924

Ron Lopez 405-812-7926

Kelly Wolff 479-855-0008