Christopher Ducalo
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Lake Worth, FL 33463 accuks@r.postjobfree.com
Dedicated Sales Professional with a stellar, 15+ year record of advancement
and achievement. Generate substantial revenue and market share growth by
forging lucrative, long-term client relations. Draw on consultative style
to quickly and effectively resolve customer issues. Demonstrated success in
complex project management, applying rich overall business acumen.
Experienced and confident public speaker.
Areas of Expertise
Customer Relations Management
Revenue & Profit Expansion
Strategic Business Development
Client Satisfaction & Retention
Business Relations Management
New Customer Acquisition
Project & Program Management
Competitive Product Pricing
Key Account Negotiation
Professional Experience
JSG Elevator Consultants, Lake Worth, FL 2013 - Present
Consultant: Work with Architects, Owner's, Builders, and Contractors with
the planning, designing, construction specifications, modernization
specifications, and continuing maintenance specifications for various
projects. Manage projects through the completion process assuring client
has received product manufactured and installed to specifications.
. Create non-proprietary specifications for Owners, Architects, HOA's
for upgrading of elevator equipment. Including but not limited to
controls, hatch door and equipment, car door, equipment and door
operator, signal fixtures, emergency communications, and elevator cab
upgrades or replacements.
. Review existing maintenance contracts for clients and provide detailed
reports including deficient items, and potential future upgrades.
. Formed long-term growth by setting groundwork for company's
partnership with key Owner's, Builder's, Property Manager's, and
General Contractors.
Schindler Elevator Corp, Sunrise, FL 2007 - 2013
New Equipment Sales: Assessed project plans to estimate and promote
furnishing, installation, and maintenance of vertical transportation for
all building types. Managed projects from design stage to final turnover,
working closely with owners and general contractors.
. Posted 100%+ of goals in years 2007-2012, generating substantial sales
of all product lines. Sales include $5.5M contract for the new Miami
Marlins Ballpark including a long term service agreement. A $4.5M
contract with MiamiDade Transit for the new Earlington Heights train
station.
. Coordinated business growth by successfully presenting to and engaging
architects with company's unique product features and options.
. Formed consultative relations with general contractors to define needs
and develop custom product solutions.
. Positioned long-term growth by laying foundation for company's
collaboration with key contractors.
. Met with various Architects on a weekly basis regarding current
elevator technologies. Many of the technologies discussed were, new
hoisting methods, new control systems including destination based
control systems and new door equipment technologies.
. Attended various, AIA, ABC, CSBE shows networking with numerous
national and local contractors and architects.
Kone, Inc., New York, NY and Miami, FL 2004 - 2007
Sales Engineer: Estimated and oversaw implementation of vertical
transportation in various buildings and building applications. Helped
design various complex systems, interfacing with building owners,
architects, and general contractors.
. Generated 100%+ of revenue and profit goals during tenure.
. Forged powerful relations with architects by demonstrating clear
advantages of company's products.
. Ensured healthy bottom line by setting competitive price points.
. Developed productive relations with general contractors.
. Spoke to Architects on a weekly basis regarding current elevator
technologies. Including KONE's new "Machine-Room Less hoisting
technologies and its advantages for new construction buildings.
. In addition, information and presentations regarding the newest
control system being offered and the advanced that have been made in
control systems.
ThyssenKrupp Elevator, New York, NY 2000 - 2004
Sales Representative: Reviewed plans, estimated prices, and worked with
stakeholders on various projects in New York City and Long Island.
Facilitated elevator implementation, repairs, and upgrades.
. Achieved 100%+ of goals for 4 consecutive years.
. Landed pivotal deal for company to develop vertical transportation for
Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle, Manhattan.
. Built out branch-office portfolio by pursuing new maintenance client
leads in Brooklyn and Queens.
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Additional Experience
Excelled in multiple Elevator-Escalator Mechanic roles in all aspects of
service, repair, and modernization; maintained positive client relations by
effectively troubleshooting equipment issues
Education & Professional Development
Bachelor of Business Administration, American InterContinental University,
Schaumburg, IL 2011
Six Sigma Green Belt, Villanova University, Villanova, PA
2010
Technical
Advanced proficiency in MS Office, Lotus Notes, SAP, CRM, and Adobe Pro.