Sales Representative
Resume:
STANLEY J. SULKOWSKI
Chicago, Illinois 60638
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Broad based Professional with experience in all aspect of home improvement
and management. A talent for making effective decisions under challenging
conditions and quickly revising tactics to achieve goals and meet
deadlines.
EXPERIENCE
Independent Sales Representative
2008 to Present
Sideway Enterprise, Chicago, Illinois
Sales representative for several building products, to Kitchen/Bath
Dealers, Casework Manufacturers, Architectural and Design Firms throughout
Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Develop new and maintain existing
accounts thru introduction of new product and provide continual product
knowledge support.
Sales Manager 2001 to 2007
Dwyer Products Corporation, Wood Dale, Illinois
Established a strong customer base of clients with comprehensive business
strategies designed and developed to increase sales, control costs and
maximize profits. Prepared and conducted engaging presentations to
architects, designers, contractors, property management and owners, to
provide innovative solutions. Recent accomplishments included:
- Designed and sold steel cabinet kitchens to institutional, commercial
and residential markets.
- Introduce products to Choice Hotels, resulting in sales in excess of
$250,000.00 for the Mainstay Suites brand, Developed national account
with GAP Corporation providing kitchen to all Old Navy stores.
- Collaborated with architects to ensure contracted Student Housing
projects, including over $600,000 in student dorms in Denver
($400,000), New Jersey ($150,000), and Boston ($80,000), were
completed as specified in 2007-2008. These sales cemented ongoing
relationships for future projects.
- Effectively trained, mentored and managed East Coast Independent Sales
Representatives with annual sales of over $1,000,000.00.
Account Manager 1998 to 2001
Canac Kitchens of Orlando, Orlando, Florida
Challenged to expand the local customer base for this division of the
Kohler Corporation and successfully procured and completed both small and
large projects on time and within budget.
Owner/Operator 1988 to 1996
Sulkowski Construction, Chicago, Illinois
Managed and directed daily operations, sales, and service as a self-
employed local General Contractor. Earned a reputation for customer service
and timely project delivery and successfully built a significant client
list through referrals only. Designed and installed kitchens as well as
provided all types of interior/exterior renovations.
Advertising Representative
Sears Roebuck & Company, Chicago, Illinois
1970-1988
Worked with the Sears Catalog Advertising Department as a liaison to
various buying departments. Ensured catalog pages included correct product
information, artwork as well as ensured all was disseminated in a timely
fashion.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts; Gordon University, Bradenton, Florida;
1997
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, ACT,
Articad, Cabinet Design, Planit, KCD Software
Mildly proficient in Polish and Spanish
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