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Sales, Education and Event Planning

As the Education and Event Planning Director at Tailwaters Fly Fishing Co. I head up our education classes, seminars and events that take place in our new building in the design district of Dallas. Tailwaters is a one of a kind fly fishing shop that is equipped to educate, outfit and coordinate any of your fly fishing desires. Check us out at www.tailwatersflyfishing.com

Notable Educational Director/Fly Fishing Manager accomplishments include:
- Created, implemented and maintained education program for beginner, intermediate and advanced students
- Designed high definition casting assessment for all students in order to dissect each students cast step by step and show opportunities
- Featured Fly Fishing instructor at local Fly Fishing seminars, events and expos 
- Ran one of the most successful top 3 Fly Fishing 101 programs in the company for Orvis in 2015
- Created most sales per student in Orvis 101, 201 and 301 programs during 2015
- Assisted with the curriculum creation of a Wing Shooting Program is now run in 20 Orvis stores throughout the USA

Notable Aviation accomplishments Include:
- Completion of Airline Transport Professionals Inc. Professional Pilot Program. Receiving certifications including: Private Pilot Multi and Single Engine Land,
Commercial Pilot Multi and Single Engine Land, And Instrument ratings.
- Consultation to Cole Creek Land and Cattle Co. for aircraft acquisition and aviation management services.

I am a motivated professional with drive and determination to see the task at hand is
treated with precision and care until completed. I am meticulous and detail oriented with dedication to complete training and challenges such as Commercial Multi-Engine and Instrument Pilot Ratings. Customer service is a top priority in the way all business is conducted. My key strengths include Customer Advocacy, Communicator, Trust Builder, Owner, and Market Analysis.

•	Conduct customer consultations for upcoming trip needs and recommend appropriate gear based on trip location, activities and budget (budgets ranging from $100-$20K)
•	Provide individualized custom product recommendations based on customer needs and preferences
•	Ensure each customer’s experience is helpful, educational and enjoyable no matter their budget
•	Review and communicate daily sales goals based on YOY reporting
•	Promote upcoming sales and events to established clientele via phone and email
•	Establish and maintained education program for beginner, intermediate and advanced students
•	Design high definition casting assessment for all students in order to dissect each students cast step by step and show opportunities
•	Created education advertising handouts for events and expos
•	Design print media for education booklet
•	Prioritize special projects and events based on requested completion date and resources on hand
•	Organize and lead individual and group lessons 

•	Recommend appropriate fly fishing merchandise based on customer needs and budget
•	Create and maintain high clientele customer relationships
•	Promote upcoming sales and events to established clientele
•	Oversee Orvis Fly Fishing Sales Associates
•	Manage multiple department coworkers
•	Collaborate and host events with other local Orvis Fly Fishing Managers
•	Organize weekly shop fly fishing Happy Hour events
•	Organize and teach Fly Fishing 101 classes (on-site 3 hour fly fishing class, groups of 15+)
•	Organize and assist teaching Fly Fishing 201 classes (off-site fly fishing class, group of 10+)
•	Organize and teach Fly Fishing 301 classes (off-site, often out of state full day fly fishing trip, groups of 8+)
•	Organize and assist teaching Fly Tying 101 classes (on-site fly tying class, group of 10+)
•	Assisted in creating and implementing first Orvis In Store Wing Shooting Program
•	Advertise and enroll customer in guided trips with Orvis endorsed guides worldwide


Fly Fishing Manager

•	Organized weekly fly fishing Happy Hour events
•	Implementing and teaching the store’s first season of 101, 201 and 301 classes
•	Recommend appropriate merchandise based on customer needs and budget
•	Stocking and maintaining sales floor
•	Process catalog orders
•	Process shipments into and out of store


Fly Fishing Sales Associate

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Jonathan Rogers: Sales, Education and Event Planning in Plano, TX

Jonathan Rogers

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