TIMOTHY A. TUNNELL 140 Lockerbie Lane Mooresville, NC 28115 tt124ae06@westpost.net Cell: 602.697.

0121

OBJECTIVE: To continue to grow as a leader and utilize my experience, training, knowledge and skills in order to lead a company or service to achieve a competitive indust ry position and set a standard of success.

WORK EXPERIENCE: Tire Centers, LLC, Hickory NC; Lexington, KY; Charlotte, NC Oct '07 - Jan '11 Commercial Center Manager / Operations Manager * Led staff of 10 employees and oversaw/supervised the day-to-day operations of the tire centers. * Ensured compliance with all company policies and procedures along with related federal and state laws. * Supported sales and marketing efforts to increase sales and improve profitabil ity. * Led safety teams in monthly safety meetings and facility self audits. Eastern Seaboard Packaging, Inc., Huntersville, NC Aug '04 - Jan '06 Vice President of Procurement & National Accounts * Led start up and implementation of warehousing and distribution projects for 3 national accounts, growing business to $8 Mil in 2 years. * Implemented centralized product-numbering system for 10 distribution sites. * Led in development and implementation of new company specifications and procee dures manual.

Victory Packaging, Inc., Phoenix, AZ Jan '94 - Aug '04 National Account Manager Managed account marketing, contract negotiations, inventory control, and distrib ution for major account. * Successfully led our team and grew key national account through acquisition an d sales growth. * Planned and implemented marketing programs with a revenue base of $50 million annually. * Developed a manual for distribution sites on product specifications, standards , and procedures. * Introduced new method of tearing and stretch filming orders, nearly eliminatin g delivery damage.

U-Haul International, Phoenix, AZ

May '84 - Jan '94

National Program Manager Successfully Planned and implemented regional and national programs related to s ales, marketing, and procurement. * Worked within a team to increased sales from $36 million to $50 million throug h R&D of new products and display programs. * Authored the National Center and Dealer Retail Sales Programs. * Reduced costs by standardizing product and setting specified delivery dates fo r retail outlets. * Developed and implemented the first U-Haul Product Specifications and Proceedu res Manual. * Implemented just-in-time program for 1,500 corporate retail centers and over 5 ,000 dealer sites. Assistant to President, Omaha, NE Jan '89 - Jan '90 * Led and trained a team of managers and staff in growing company revenue by 10% . * Responsible for development and implementation of employees' strategic objecti ves and operating tasks. General Manager, Colorado Springs, CO May '84 - Jan '89 * Led staff of 17 employees and oversaw/supervised the proper implementation of company policies and procedures. * Increased sales from $650,000 to $1.2 million in 4 years by focusing on custom er care and cost controls. * Received 5-Star commendation/award for outstanding customer service and site O peration.

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration Almeda University, Boise, ID Feb 2006 CORPORATE TRAINING: * Michelin Essential Sales Tools Seminar * U-Haul Certifications - Area Field Manager * General Manager * CompUSA Training - Microsoft Advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access