D E R R I C K J. A L L I S O N 25W343 Highview Drive Naperville, IL. 60563 CELL PHONE: (630) 219-8225 E-MAIL ADDRESS: da123e0d4@westpost.

net DESIRED POSITION I am seeking a Vice President of Sales or National Sales Management Position wit h a Growth Oriented Organization within the Security Product and System Integrat ion Industry. I successfully grow business and market share by applying over 26 years of successful sales and Business Growth experience in high volume, regiona l, national and global environments. I will help your company achieve its' grow th objectives by focusing on increased overall daily performance, effectiveness and maximizing profitability in every area. I am a firm believer in building and utilizing strong personal relationships in growing business throughout the busi ness cycle. I strive to lead by example through personal competence, confidence and integrity. WORK EXPERIENCE & SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS 2008 - Present CSS North America Chicago, IL. National Sales Manager * Responsible for Sales growth and business development in North American manag ing a Sales Force of 37 Sales Representatives and Account Managers and generatin g revenue in excess of $60 Million. * Implemented full Strategic Business/Action Plans for each Region to achieve sa les growth of 20% annually as well as maintain margins of 40-45% while maintaini ng a 92% customer satisfaction metrics. * Actively called on End Users, Dealers and Commercial Distribution to open up k ey Primary Distribution points and create market demand within each market and t o organize all marketing, pricing & sales programs within each. * Routinely assist in conducting monthly "Lunch & Learn" product seminars with key Architects, Engineers and End Users in each market as well as weekly Custome r, Distributor & Dealer Sales and Product training classes. * Acquired and Integrated new Biometric and Wireless products and programs from International Manufacturers to complement the existing security and hardware lin e. Heavily involved in Product Roll-outs, Trade Show Management as well as Marke ting Campaigns and leads management. 2006 - 2008 ArcOne Group Charleston, SC. Regional VP of Sales - Mid Atlantic Region * Responsible for overseeing overall Business Development & Sales Activities on a Regional basis for seven Business Units Branches representing commercial Secur ity Building Products and Access Control Integration. Integrally involved in Op erational activities and best practices utilization for entire Region. * Full responsibility for Sales, Business Plan and P&L for $40 Million dollar Re gion. * Brought in to rebuild struggling branches and agencies by aggressively restruc turing entire operation, personnel resources and revenue generating activities. * Led the Mid Atlantic Division in GP$ and GP Margin % of 45% as well as overall P&L ratios and Backlog. 2003 -- 2006 Stanley Security Solutions Group Indianapolis, IN. Regional Sales Manager of System Integration Division - Midwest Region * Responsible for overall Sales & Revenue Growth Activities for Electronic Acces s Control and System Integration Group of products in the Midwest Region. * Strong vertical market focus on Education, Hospital & Healthcare, and Commerci al/Retail Property Development markets from local integrated stand- alone compon ents to Enterprise Class Systems. * Increased GPM by 15% and Sales Revenue by 127% for a seven person sales group

in the first 12 month period while maintaining overall Performance Objectives an d Customer Satisfaction Ratings. * Constant coordination and interaction with C-Level Executives, Software/Networ k support groups, Application Engineering groups, HR and Sales & Marketing teams to uncover new opportunities and to accomplish revenue goals. 1990 - 2003 ASSA ABLOY Group New Haven, CT Regional Sales Manager - Chicago, IL . * Responsible for $24M sales region that successfully increased sales over 30% e ach year by effectively utilizing resources and by launching new Products and Pr ograms annually. * Successfully opened new key Distribution and Aftermarket/Wholesale accounts in each major marketplace representing increased revenue of 28% over a 5 year peri od. * Improved P&L and Increased efficiency and output of Chicago & Midwest Region S ales Representatives by 100% in first 18 months. * Implemented product and sales training programs for all Key Distribution perso nnel and internal Sales Force, accelerating both parties' sales growth and profi tability. Over 1500 people trained in 5 year period. Indiana Business Unit Sales Manager (1990-1997) * Inherited $1.7 million dollar territory - increased to $7.5 million before pro motion to Business Unit Manager in Chicago by creating a strong local sales forc e and developing new relationship with Distribution to search for and ask for ne w opportunities. * Acquired and integrated six major manufacturers' product lines into one cohesi ve group, which increased market share and sales volume immediately by $3.2 mill ion in 1991. * Managed and expanded Indiana sales team 300%. Many of which have since been promoted to areas of additional responsibility. I am a strong believer in person nel development and building a strong customer support team from within. * Worked with manufacturers in creating go-to-market strategies and identified n ew concepts in Distribution stocking and buying programs increasing earnings for three of the six manufacturing companies by 157% in a 12 month period. 1983 - 1990 Best Lock Corporation Indianapolis, IN National Sales & Customer Training Director * Instructed and trained over 270 Sales Representatives, 47 Distributors and hun dreds of Customers in areas such as selling skills, Time & Territory management, Positioning Yourself Against the Competition, Branding and Leadership Skills ju st to name a few. * Designed and taught new National Sales Training Programs for all sales represe ntatives and agents in field, approximately 1500 people which contributed to inc reased company sales volume of 37% annually over a three year period. Responsible for coordinating a seven man training s taff comprised of engineers, customer service personnel and sales and marketing managers.

EDUCATION 1978 - 1982 Bob Jones University Greenville, SC * B.A. - Business Administration and minor in Computer Science

* Pie Kappa Alpha Honorary Business Society - Pres. 2 years * 3.5 GPA on 4.0 scale 1983 - 1986 Indiana Univ./Purdue Univ. * Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology Indianapolis, IN

1982 - 2009 Continuing Education Seminars * DHI - AHC 4 Certification * LENEL Software / Pelco CCTV Training * Various AMA Management/ Business Leadership Seminars. * Public Speaking Seminars and Associations * American Society of Training & Development Member * Cincinnati School of Business - Business School Program "MBA Fast Track" * Columbus University "Train the Trainer" Graduate. * Various Industry/Business Related Software Programs & Application. * Proficient with Microsoft "Office Suite" of Products. PERSONAL INTEREST * Strong Mentor with an Inspirational Leadership Style that inspires employe es to maintain peak performance and productivity levels while also maintaining high morale. * Boundless Energy, capable of adopting a number of roles simultaneously and mul ti-tasking as a routine. * Outdoor activities including Golf, bike riding and photography. * I am a consummate student of the Power of the Mind as well as the strategic ca use and effect relationship of Goal setting and Value Based Objectives.