Jerry M Graves

Board of Directors

Association Assistance Corporation

January 2013 – Present (5 months) Atlanta Georgia operations in All States USA

I have just been elected to the Board of Directors for Association Assistance Corporation.
This is a new and dynamic corporation that assist homeowner associations with the collection of funds from houses that have been taken over by banks.
The process is designed to have a win-win-win scenario.

Dynamic Speaker/Coach and Business Consultant

Jerry Speaks

January 2003 – Present (10 years 5 months)Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Dyamicc Speaker/ Coach

(Open)1 project

Philosophical, Practical, and Proven changes for success

Jerry presentation speaks to the universal ideas that apply to being successful in business. The big difference was the application process that was used to actually implement the acceptance of these ideas.

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Apollo Publishes

Owner, Apollo Publishers, Inc.

Jerry Graves is one of the most honest, sincere, helpful people I have ever known. He is always willing and anxious to provide excellent advice and encouragement based on his many years of experience ranging from athletics.

Chairman, President & CEOEdit

Advanced Vehicle Systems, Inc.

December 2002 – December 2003 (1 year 1 month)

Developed, presented, and effectively persuaded owner/investors to adopt turnaround program.

Corporate Vice-President/Cold Drink Development

COCA COLA ENTERPRISE S, INC

June 2002 – October 2002 (5 months)

Established goals, programs, and guidelines for vendor utilization for all products (new/existing).

Developed guidelines, programs, and a tracking process for vendor utilization for the United States and Canada.
Discovered and removed territorial barriers that facilitated better vendor utilization.
Eliminated and postponed capital investment as a result of increased utilization.
Improved productivity of remanufacturing facilities for use vendor equipment.

Southeastern Region Vice President/Sales and Marketing

Coca-Cola Enterprises

September 1997 – June 2002 (4 years 10 months)

Development of markets to maximize sales, cash operating profits, personnel development, customer relationships. Reported to COO, Chairman of Board, CFO and Board members.

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Diane Bochy

Human Resources Professional / Business Partner Interview Coach / Confidential Retained Searches Worldwide

Wall Street Analysts, Shareholders, Managers and Hourly Employees all find Jerry's collaborative style of management inspirational. He can build bridges where none seem possible. An operation need not be in trouble to benefit from Jerry's experience.

Vice President / General Manager, Florida Region

Coca-Cola Enterprises

January 1992 – September 1997 (5 years 9 months)

Grew overall Coca-Cola market share to the number one position. Established Florida as number one market in cash operating profit for the corporation. Led transformation as Agent of Change for all operating functions.

Within a five-year period, increased gross sales dollars from $500 million to $2 billion and profitably grew volume from 59 million cases to more than 100 million cases while increasing cash operating profit. Grew high-margin cold drink volume from 10% to 18% of gross sales mix.

Pushed financial responsibility and accountability to division and sales center management. Changed package and brand emphasis to maximize profit and growth. Introduced new product line with execution teams to assure market penetration. Established and implemented education and training programs at all levels within division. Established top-to-top meetings with all customers to capitalize on mutual growth opportunities.

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Charles R. Wooten MBA

Chain Account Executive - MillerCoors

I have had the pleasure of working directly and indirectly with Jerry Graves during my professional career. Jerry is an out front leader and has supported developing managers as well as seasoned managers as motivator, coach and consultant.

Division Vice President

St. Louis Division

September 1986 – January 1992 (5 years 5 months)

Managed all functions in the St. Louis market.

Grew Coca-Cola Corporate market share from 24 points to 36 points.
Overcame a 12-point share deficit to Corporate Pepsi Cola.
Grew volume in a five-year period from nine million cases per year to 13 million cases per year.
Established disciplined business process by developing a team approach for all functions in the division.
Developed a training and education process for all disciplines within the company.

President

MID SOUTH PEPSI COLA, New Orleans Division

February 1985 – September 1986 (1 year 8 months)

Managed the turnaround of an unprofitable operation with two prior years of negative performance.

In fourth month of assignment, posted first positive month for sales and cash operating profit.
Reorganized company and added job descriptions and performance requirements by department.
Reorganized customer contacts to establish mutual goals.

President/General Manager

Gulf South Beverages

September 1982 – February 1985 (2 years 6 months)

President/General Manager.
Took over an operation that we transformed from double digit sales decline to over 20% sales growth. We addressed the issues in house as well as in the market place. We built a team of people focused on positives and actions to control their own futures.