I have been in the Real Estate business for about eight years. Before that I managed commercial Real Estate & was responsible for the marketing & advertising for the corperations I worked for. I also was involved in leasing, remodeling, hiring, & fixturing the new stores we opened.
I also teach Kenpo Karate, have two sons, both grown, & was active in Scouting for over ten years. I am also licensed in Helena, Montana.
I am an Associate Broker, sales manager, trainer/recruiter for our ERA Franchise and full time Real estate agent available 24/7. I have listed & sold mountain homes & land, city property and some commercial property.
DON W. MINNIS
Associate Broker
Cell 208-867-1259
Fax 208-377-2309
donminnis@msn
Twenty five years of sales and management experience including, expanding, and full operational responsibility for more than forty million dollars of annual retail and wholesale sales, while earning commensurate growth in profit. Responsibilities included sales support of both inside and outside sales personnel, staffing, Human Resources, lease negotiations, store tenant improvement construction, marketing and advertising. Financial responsibilities included budgeting, forecasting, inventory control and expense management.
EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
ERA West Wind Real Estate
March 2001 to present
Salesman and independent contractor selling residential and commercial real estate.
Whitewater Whirlpool Bath, Boise, Idaho
May 2000 to Feb. 2001
Branch Manager overseeing all aspects of sales and installation of cultured marble and granite products including managing salesmen, and installers, with Human Resources, and credit responsibilities including customer relations, inventory control and support.
Idaho Auto Auction, Boise, Idaho
Sept. 28, 1999 to May 2000
Customer Service & Quality Assurance Manager, reporting to company President, Mr. Steve Marlow.
Appointed Credit Manager in Feb. 2000 in addition to my other responsibilities. Reworked the company’s policy & procedure manual. Also wrote company job descriptions. Supported H.R and sales efforts. Acted as company auditor, reviewing department procedures for cost control and improved dept. efficiency.
Ponderosa Paint Manufacturing Company, Boise, Idaho
June 1994 to May 1999
Vice President Sales and Marketing, reporting to corporation owner and President, Mr. Loren Ellis
* Supervised managers of 15 company owned retail paint and decorating stores in three states.
* Managed hiring and staffing needs of most of company’s 150 employees.
* Managed and expanded dealer network in five states.
* Opened a new store in Eagle, Idaho and helped acquire City Paint and Glass in Mountain Home, Id.
* Supported and helped manage outside sales people.
* Acted as company auditor to help improve store efficiency and cost control.
* Developed all written review forms, and established annual review dates for all employees.
* Established a system for all company department managers to write an annual budget for sales, expenses, profits, and capitol expenditures.
* Was appointed company general manager in June 1998.
* Managed advertising, promotional events, direct mail and in-store promotions.
* Supervised sundry and capital equipment purchases, and negotiated upgrades and price concessions.
* Handled company property lease, insurance issues, employee salary and benefits, and many legal matters.
Northern Overland Enterprises, A Blockbuster Franchisee, Helena, Montana.
Corporate Headquarters in San Diego, California
September 1992 to June 1994
Vice President of Store Operations with stores in Montana and Eastern Idaho.
* Opened 10 new stores including assisting with design, site selection, construction, staffing, and personnel training.
* Supervised advertising, marketing, and direct mail efforts, including in-store signage and promotions.
* Managed hiring and other personnel requirements of 125 employees.
* Supervised the lessee and lessor responsibilities as needed, including building maintenance.
Frazee Industries (A Paint and Wallcovering Manufacturing and Retailing Company)
Corporate Headquarters in San Diego
July 1985 to September 1992
Senior Operating Director of the Los Angeles Division with store operations in Los Angeles,
Orange, and Riverside Counties, North to San Luis Obispo, and East to Las Vegas.
* Supervised 29 Stores and 220 employees which generated more than $40 million in sales.
* Opened 13 new stores handling negotiation of leases, tenant improvements, fixturing, and staffing. Of these, 12 were profitable within one year and four made a profit in less than five months.
* Improved market share from ten million dollars to over forty million dollars in seven years.
* Exceeded budgeted net profit goals every year.
* Achieved savings below budgeted expense goals every year.
* Initiated Human Resource policies, all staffing and promotional decisions, including employee training as the
division grew.
* Provided liaison between stores, outside sales, and corporate offices.
* Managed and supported marketing and promotional activities.
* Developed and oversaw the growth of a regional headquarters within the division area.
* Reported directly to the Senior Vice President of Marketing.