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Objective
To secure a challenging advisory, management or executive sales position in which I can parlay my proven communication,
research, negotiation and problem solving skills into a successful career.
Profile
Motivated, personable professional (former practicing attorney) with a successful 13 year track record of profitable small
business ownership and professional counseling of clients on a broad range of business and legal concerns. Also have nearly
ten years of sales (inside and outside) and project estimation experience. Talent for quickly mastering new or unfamiliar subject
matter in order to successfully advise client and/or advocate for clients position as well as for staying current and updated.
Diplomatic and tactful with professionals, executives and staff at all levels. I have solicited, negotiated with and closed the
decision maker (whether builder, developer, architect, project manager, home owner, designer, judge, jury or prosecutor).
Accustomed to handling sensitive, confidential matters. Demonstrated history of producing positive results.
Flexible and versatile able to maintain composure and a sense of humor under pressure (former practicing attorney). Poised
and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural and professional differences. Thrive in deadline-driven
environments. Excellent team-building skills. Able to work independently or part of a team. Respect for the knowledge and
perspective of others.
Skills Summary
Team Building
Negotiation
Dispute
Resolution
Liaising
Thoroughness
Professional Presentation
Closing Ability (Sales, Legal
and Business situations)
Computer Literate
Relationship Building
Problem Solving
Professional Experience
COMMUNICATION: WRITING, RESEARCH, ADVOCACY (WRITTEN & ORAL), LIAISING
Conduct exhaustive research and prepare complex reports and briefs directed at legal and business professionals,
judicial bodies, and lay persons ensuring full understanding while providing advocacy services with tight deadlines.
Draft professional correspondence to decision makers.
Negotiate, draft and review contracts, agreements and other complex and binding documents.
Conduct frequent research and review sessions with staff, colleagues and clients to analyze and plan advocacy and
goals. Communicate often complex legal and business concepts to clients using appropriate terms to facilitate
understanding.
Rapidly learn and master unfamiliar subject matter and fact sets to provide accurate advice and effective advocacy.
Oversee entire legal or business operation and provide impeccable client service:
Have managed/co-managed grain and livestock agricultural business, law practice, building materials business
Develop and implement problem/dispute resolution methodologies
Analyze target and determine multiple and best methods of achieving desired goals.
Successfully assesse risk and balance against desired goals to optimize positive results and minimize negatives.
Have successfully resolved disputes prior to and as a result of litigation
Generally able to resolve disputes and negotiate mutually satisfactory resolution without litigation.
Practice consultative approach to all endeavors --- sales, law practice, dispute resolution, and business success.
Marketed to and conducted sales negotiations with university decision makers (deans, provosts, department chairs and
faculty development center directors) (Wiley Publishing, dba Wiley Learning Institute)
Assisted in designing and authoring sales protocol delivered to university decision makers
Supervision of staff and cooperation with lateral elements (including suppliers, installers, delivery)
Monitor compliance with all legal and/or trade requirements and regulations.
Employment History
WEISS HARDWOODS (Largo, FL) Developed professional/contractor accounts and provided project estimates.
Outside Sales Representative, 8/2013-11/2013). Position (and others) eliminated due to company closure.
JOHN WILEY PUBLISHING (Indianapolis, IN) Consulted with and sold to university chairs, deans & provosts.
Sales Representative, 2/2013-6/2013 (left employment due to wifes professional relocation)
T.A.DOYLE CONSULTING (Greenwood, IN) Provide liaising and consulting services to business clients in the
U.S. and abroad. Provided advance research and networking for business expansions and property development.
Owner/Operator, 2011 to 2013
DOYLE FAMILY FARMS (Vallonia, IN) Successfully co-owned and managed 400+/- acre agricultural operation.
Co-Owner/Operator, 1996 to Present
DOYLE LAW OFFICE (Indianapolis/Greenwood, IN) Provided comprehensive legal and business consultation and
representation. Expertise in negotiations, research, writing, analysis, dispute resolution, and persuasive advocacy.
Attorney/Owner, 2000 to 2011
ALLEN LAW OFFICE (Salem, IN) Associate attorney providing general legal advice and representation.
Attorney, 1999 to 2000
SELLERSBURG LUMBER (Sellersburg, IN) Estimated materials and provided consultative services to high-end residential
construction clients. Resolved structural and design elements of project utilizing expertise and consultative approach.
Outside Sales Rep/Estimator, 1995 to 1996
FURROW BUILDING MATERIALS (Clarksville, IN) Helped found and grow the Contractor Sales Office by providing
comprehensive technical drawing/print take-offs, estimates and supply line/lead time efficiency for professional clients.
Outside Sales Rep/Estimator, 1990 to 1995
Education
INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW INDIANAPOLIS (INDIANAPOLIS, IN)
Juris Doctorate Degree, 1999
GPA 3.21