Business Specialist Resume Profile

PROFILE

I am a proven sales leader with over 25 years of experience in the building products industry, including 14 years of profitable business ownership that will improve any company's performance and profitability.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Strategic Business Planning Revenue and Profit Generation
Business Development Contract Negotiation
Leadership Problem Resolution
Project Management Training and Development
Customer Relations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Business Specialist

Interviewed Job Ready clients in Vocational Rehabilitation
Coached clients for prospective interviews, resume enhancement, etc.
Marketed Voc. Rehab. to regional businesses, seeking employment for clients
Discussed all options of employment with client and counselor
Searched state wide data base for all leads of employment

Selected Accomplishments

Placed 5 clients in new and exciting careers in 12 months
Established contacts with regional businesses, both retail and industrial
Marketed Vocational Rehabilitation and all its benefits to over 400 businesses
Co-wrote Career Handbook for all Voc. Rehab. clients

Confidential

Consultant

Consulted with new owners of Building Materials, Inc. on a daily basis
Provided insight for new and existing customer base
Eased transition for new ownership

Confidential

Owner

Managed daily operations, including up to 22 employees
Supervised all sales personnel
Increased annual sales over 14 year period
Increased profitability by increasing sales and decreasing overall costs annually
Expanded regional sales territory annually
Managed 1.2 Million inventory of forest and building products
Oversaw entire marketing campaign of kitchen cabinet design center, both TV print media
Established niche market for Custom Wood Products custom cabinets and casework
Established and maintained long term business relationships
Set up dealerships for 7 cabinet lines, stock to custom
Project managed 500,000 remodel/expansion project in 2002, enhancing the future marketability of the business
Oversaw all aspects of HUD Housing projects, both building products and cabinets
Called on industry within a 30 mile radius
Developed a strategic marketing plan every year
Organized annual contractor business seminar/expo
Sold business in 2006

Selected Accomplishments

2003 Finalist for daily Democrat Business of the Year
2005 Fort Madison Chamber Ambassador of the Year
2006 Lee County Business Recycler of the Year
Founded Community Foundation of North Lee County in 2005

Confidential

Sales Associate

Oversaw numerous construction projects, both new construction and remodel
Designed kitchen cabinet layouts for both residential and commercial projects
Estimated materials based on plans and specs, for new homes additions

Selected Accomplishments

Wood Mode School of Cabinet Design
Wood Mode School of Salesmanship

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