THOMAS C. RINGELSTEN, JR. 14126 Camdan Road * Homer Glen, IL 60491 Cell: 708.473.5704 * tr1194a34@westpost.

net PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY A Visionary, self-motivated and dynamic Sales and Management Professional with 20 years of comprehensive experience increasing company profits and streamlining op erations within the Hardwood Flooring industry. Consummate high performer; widel y recognized as a persuasive communicator and influential change agent. Keen ability to increase company revenue, contain costs, direct inter-department al operations, manage major client relationships and lead high-performance teams to achieve stringent goals. Possess positive reputation as a strategic visionar y with a clear sense of direction and purpose when faced with diverse challenges . CORE COMPETENCIES: * Revitalizing Stagnant Sales * Major Account Management * Purchasing / Supply Chain * Operations Management * Effective, Positive Client Relations * Leveraging Industry Expertise * Project Administration * Team-Building / Leadership * New Product Launch / Sales * Profit Optimization * Warehouse Management * Bottom-Line Improvement * P&L Management * Corporate Vision and Alignment * Strategic Planning PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE A Rings Hardwood Flooring and Supplies - Woodridge, IL Owner / General Manager (Jan 2008-Jun 2010) Led company to substantial growth through effectual sales and operations managem ent methods. Prospected and created new accounts; worked collaboratively to meet customer needs. Hired, trained, scheduled and managed team members. Managed Acc ounts Receivable and Payable, invoicing and payroll; developed and reviewed mont hly P&L statements. Managed website and created online presence. Delivered Results: * Created $3M in sales the first year, with year-over-year increases; inspired t eam to exceed challenging sales goals * Set high quality assurance measures; maintained standards, contained costs and created consistent client retention First Grade Hardwood and Supplies - Homer Glen, IL Vice President (Feb 2005-Jan 2008) Directed complex sales cycle; oversaw representatives, product marketing, custom er service, warehouse operations, scheduling, purchasing, quality control, shipp ing / receiving and new product development. Delivered Results: * Instrumental in creating sales growth of 1400% to $12M / year in 3 years * Streamlined cross-enterprise operations by effectually managing sales, purchas ing, payables and receivables * Increased market share by developing and executing short/long-term tactical ma rketing plans * Achieved exceptionally high service standards company-wide and ensured precise contractual fulfillment Merle B. Smith Co, Inc. - Burr Ridge, IL General Manager / Sales Manager (Jun 1990-Feb 2005) Spearheaded day to day operations management; successfully directed sales, custo mer service, quoting, estimating, job scheduling and purchasing. Led highly-skil led sales team; developed new business and maintained existing accounts.

Delivered Results: * Generated $1.2M / month in revenues; improved brand recognition by developing product branding and messaging * Increased customer base by opening new vertical markets and training new hires in the complex sales process EDUCATION A York Community High School - Elmhurst, IL Diploma