Dean Arnett5664 Marshal Foch St. New Orleans, LA 70124Phone: 504.717.3023 E-Mail: dean.arnett@icloud.com

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Professional Summary

President’s Club winning and goal-busting pharmaceutical representative for over 12 years. Pharmaceutical Manager that led team in 5 states to overall sales lead for 1.5 years. Successful event planning and direct capital campaign appeals development professional. Wine, liquor, and beer retail/bar manager. Air National Guard/Air Force Reserve (retired with 23 years/14 as commissioned officer) leader and Distinguished Graduate from Officer Training. Air Force trained Public Affairs, Quality Management and Personnel Officer as well as Facilitator/Instructor. Volunteer chair for “first ever” Relay for Life in D.C. Area. Volunteer chair for Young Professionals of the American Cancer Society in D.C. Area. Volunteer Event Organizer for St. Baldrick’s in New Orleans for over 13 years.

Skills

Sales, Sales Management Development/Fundraising Event Planning & Execution

Capital Campaigns Management News Release Writing Media Coordination

Volunteer/Staff Management Meeting Planning/Facilitation Wine, Liquor & Beer

Public Speaking Large/small group presentations Military Leadership

Experience

Bartender; Broussard’s Restaurant; New Orleans, LA August 2015 – PresentMaking craft cocktails under tutelage of one of New Orleans’ most written about bartenders at one of Esquire Magazine’s top 25 bars. Handle service bar for entire restaurant while serving dinner and drinks at the bar. Setting up and staffing banquet bars for weddings and other events.

Haus Steward; Deutsches Haus; Metairie, LA May 2014 – July 2015Managed bar/rental facility for New Orleans’ German Social club. Coordinated volunteers, managed bar and cleaning staff, and planned/staffed special events. Responsible for increase revenue at both the facility and Oktoberfest.

Area Sales Director; ECR Pharmaceuticals; LA, MS, AL, TN, IN Territory December 2012 – May 2014Hired, trained and managed 15 sales representatives in 5 states. Consistently led the team to overall sales leading area. Accompanied reps on sales calls and coached them to improve presentation and results.

General Manager; Cork & Bottle/clever; New Orleans, LA February 2011 – December 2012Hired, trained and managed bartenders and store clerks for a high-end wine, liquor and beer store and lounge.

Director, Capital Campaigns; Holy Cross School; New Orleans, LA April 2007 – February 2011Assisted Headmaster in raising nearly $8 million to build a new campus. Managed contacts, and was directly responsible for $200,000 in pledges. Made calls on high-profile alumni, parents and friends of Holy Cross. Tracked all fundraising activities until pledge came to fruition.

Immunization Account Manager, GlaxoSmithKline, Louisiana Territory November 2005 – March 2007Successfully sold vaccines to government entities to include Military Installations, State Health facilities, State and private teaching institutions. Led private health team in “pull-through” at the provider level.

Pediatric Sales Representative, PediaMed/Connetics, New Orleans Territory August 2004 – November 2005Won President’s club and several other awards selling antibiotic, dermatological, cough and cold and other products in pediatric offices. Selected as graduate assistant/trainer and field trainer.

Management Analyst (GS-12)/Public Affairs Officer (GS-12) 926FW, NOLA November 2001 – August 2004Worked closely with Wing Commander and senior leaders to analyze process and make improvements in order to save time and money. Taught quality management classes and facilitated all leadership meetings.

Territory Sales Manager; American Pharmaceutical Partners; LA/AR Territory July 2000 – November 2001Met goal each year selling generic, critical care products to hospital pharmacies.

Vaccine Specialist; Merck Vaccine Division; Louisiana Territory February 1998 – July 2000Elected class speaker during training and VIPeer by other representatives in the region for my leadership and outstanding sales success. Maxed bonus each year.

Management Analyst (GS-12); D.C. Air National Guard, Andrews AFB, MD July 1994 – February 1998Worked closely with Wing Commander and senior leaders to analyze process and make improvements in order to save time and money. Taught quality management classes and facilitated all leadership meetings. Adjunct instructor for Air National Guard Quality Management Center. Travelled the country teaching leadership and quality management classes to Air National Guard unit leadership.

Education

Bachelor of General Studies, Louisiana State University May 1989Concentration in Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising and Marketing. Minor in Psychology

Distinguished Graduate, Academy of Military Science July 1992Air National Guard Officer Training. Selected as one of top graduates in class due to leadership and scholastic accomplishments. Air Force Courses completed: Public Affairs, Personnel, Facilitator, Instructor, & Strat Planning

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Volunteer/Professional Associations

First Vice-President, Deutsches Haus, Jan 2016 - Present

Volunteer Event Organizer, Knight Commander of the Bald Table, St. Baldrick’s, 2003 - Present

Advocacy Committee, First Connection, Leukemia Lymphoma Society, 2011 – Present

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