Mark E. Hodges 3430 Pebble Hill Drive u Marietta, GA 30062 u (912) 247-8253 u mhodge33@gmail.com

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Professional Work Experience ImageFIRST – Atlanta, GA September 2015 – Present

Service/Sales Manager • Managed a team of 12 Account Managers • Responsible for managing over 300 accounts totaling weekly revenues of over $200,000 • Conduct weekly inventory control and meetings with clients to provide customer service and efficient processes • Responsible for submitting RFPs and proposals for services rendered.

Accomplishments:

• #1 Service Team in the company multiple quarters Apex Systems – Atlanta, GA January 2015 – September 2015

Sales Representative /Account Manager § Receive requests for information/bids and submit proposals based on price, delivery dates, needs, etc. § Negotiating Master Service Agreements with clients outlining terms and conditions for deliverables § Negotiate terms and conditions to maximize profit based on quality, price, and quantity discounts § Forecast consumer buying patters based on the client’s needs and monitoring economic conditions § Increased profit over 45% in Q2 & Q3 collectively § Developed technical solutions to business problems by defining, analyzing and documenting requirements § Managed a team of recruiters to accurately meet client needs and monitor supplier performance § Maintained enterprise accounts that spend over $63 million annually on IT deliverables § Prepare weekly reports to illustrate services rendered related to purchasing and opportunities for growth

U.S. Army September 2011 – November 2014 Georgia Army National Guard – Atlanta, GA June 2013 – November 2014

Operations Officer / Logistics Officer / Unit Movement Officer § Deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from November 2013 – September 2014 § Accountable for inventories analysis for over $27 million of equipment, containers, and vehicles § Deployed over $27 million of equipment to and from Afghanistan with zero losses § Responsible for directly supervising and leading a team of 25 Soldiers § Built and fostered relationships with international representatives to ensure operational and logistical success § Prepared purchase orders and solicited quotes from civilian contractors for delivery needs § Responsible for reviewing and awarding contracts to civilian suppliers § Negotiated terms and conditions to meet our needs while evaluating cost, delivery dates, and product/service quality § Coordinated daily with Engineers, Quality Assurance, Logistics, Operational Planning to ensure success

Accomplishments:

• Meritorious Service Medal • Armed Forces Reserve Medal • Afghanistan Campaign Medal • Georgia Special Operations Ribbon • Global War on Terrorism Service Medal • NATO Medal for ISAF Afghanistan • Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal

Georgia Military Institute – Atlanta, GA September 2012 – June 2013 Regimental Assistant Operations Officer / Regimental Safety Officer

§ Created weekly and monthly training schedules for subordinate Battalions of 500 personnel to conduct § Organized and conducted weekly Commander’s Update Briefs to the Regiment Commander § Ensured that all Battalions and the Regiment operated within an annual budget § Award contracts based on cost analysis and quality of service/product § Resolved any issues impeding success of delivery dates or payment with appropriate departments § Ensured Brigade and subordinate Battalions met all Safety Requirements established by the U.S. Army

Mark E. Hodges 3430 Pebble Hill Drive u Marietta, GA 30062 u (912) 247-8253 u mhodge33@gmail.com

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§ Assigned and trained subordinate Battalion Safety Officers to ensure safety conditions were set during training Accomplishments:

• Earned 2013 School of Excellence by the Department of the Army • Awarded Army Commendation Medal to reflect my performance and contributions

Alabama Military Academy – Anniston, AL September 2011 – September 2012 Training Technician / Operations

§ Hired and managed over 400 staff members per year § Created and implemented weekly training schedules for over 300 students § Analyzed employee’s behavior and provided evaluations for each employee accordingly § Coordinated administration for all requirements and needs with Quality Assurance, Engineers, and Operations Cell § Ability to develop, administer and evaluate training programs in accordance with regulations and standards § Strived to maintain a cohesive environment for all staff and students § Solicit quotes to civilian vendors for goods and services to be delivered § Award contracts based on cost analysis and quality of service/product § Ensured that all Battalions and the Regiment operated within an annual budget § Ability to project upcoming fiscal year expenses and operate within an annual training budget

Accomplishments:

• Awarded Army Commendation Medal

Maxim Healthcare – Atlanta, GA December 2009 – September 2011 Sales Representative /Account Manager

§ Received and assessed client’s needs to provide adequate care § Built and maintained relationships with clients and patients § Worked daily with insurance companies to determine plans and policies for patients § Evaluated nurses on rapport and job performance § Built and managed weekly schedules consisting of 60+ patients and 200+ nurses § Trained nurses on proper conduct when providing home healthcare

Education GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

Statesboro, GA 2009

Major: Business Administration Emphasis in Marketing Minor: Exercise Science Emphasis in Sports Phycology

References Available Upon Request