Sales Project Manager

C RAIG P ETERSON

**** *. ***** ****** *****, NE *8134

402-***-**** able77@r.postjobfree.com

MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Large-Scale Project Management ~ Contract Negotiations ~ Installation & Service Oversight

Results-driven Management Professional maximizes all aspects of business operations through facilitating

continual market expansion, leading profit-retaining initiatives, forging lucrative partnerships, and driving a

competitive persistence to deliver the highest standard of team performance. Dynamic leader oversees

account management with proven success boosting monthly sales to exceed $100,000 while ensuring full-

spectrum project objectives and product installation. Delivers integrity, superior work ethic, and dedicated

commitment to company growth potential. Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and

design/construction software. Skilled in:

New Business Development Creative Project Design Staff Development

Relationship Management CDL/AB Qualified-Class B Business Restructuring

Aggressive Sales Techniques Team Leadership Progressive Organization

CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Increased contractor installing list by 65% and annual sales by 38% within in first year of employment.

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Decreased material loss by developing supply yard inventory records and elevating tracking process.

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Developed company-wide tracking system for fleet work vehicles and ensured proper licensure/insurance.

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Achieves targeted objectives across sales management, finance, aftermarket arenas, and service through

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driving an aggressive closing ratio, ensuring high-gross profit retention, and increasing product value.

Proven success driving sales across multifaceted product-sets through hands-on knowledge of floor

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covering installation techniques and material sales for hardwood, vinyl, tile, stone and granite.

Delivers the highest standard of service through maintaining up-to-date mechanical aptitude.

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Acquired solid construction methodologies through diversified residential construction experience.

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Awarded Small Business Owner of the Year (2000, 2003).

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Acquired recognition in local print media for outstanding performance and design.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CITY OF OLATHE, Olathe, Kansas 2009-Present

Recycling Coordinator / Driver

Assisted in the development of recycling routes and managed pickup and delivery to recycling facilities

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on a daily basis.

• Experienced driving front loader, Case loader and backhoe and rear loader fork trucks.

• Assisted in weld shop repairing equipment and containers. Proficient in Arc and MIG welding, Plasma

cutting and Oxy/Ac welding and cutting.

ELITE MARBLE & GRANITE, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands 2007 - 2009

Accounts Representative

Achieved top producer status with monthly sales in excess of $100,000 through vast knowledge and

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expertise across granite, stone, porcelain, and ceramic product-sets.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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Leverages contracts with tile and stone suppliers to achieve project objectives within stringent deadlines,

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budgetary allocations, building requirements, and customer needs.

Ensures project aspects from design to completion through hands-on sales, construction design creation,

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and establishing contracts with builders, contractors, and vendors.

Project manager, oversees large-scale commercial projects and residential installations in alignment with

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regulatory customs compliance, immigration policies, planning commission regulations, and work permit

procedures across markets extending outside North America.

Leads installers, fabricators, and sales force through delivering extensive product knowledge, education,

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training, and protocol.

Abilities include reading residential and commercial blueprints and completing takeoffs.

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NORDIC TEXTILE INTERESTS/U.S. CLEANERS, Kansas City, Missouri 1999 - 2006

Principal

Owned and operated a dry-cleaning production facility encompassing plant, four dry stores, and multiple

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wholesale accounts.

• Expanded business with continual market growth through interfacing with business owners and

representatives, and cultivating solid client relationships.

• Recruited and managed more than 30 employees simultaneously.

W-H CLEANERS, INC., Dallas, Texas 1996 - 1999

Corporate Consultant

Achieved repossession of under-performing lease-to-own properties for national franchiser. Through re-

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organization and re-establishing proper business operations, hiring and training personnel in compliance

with company policy, realized a profitable solution.

• Oversaw all business operations through central management across the U.S.

A F F I L I AT I O N S

Member; Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce

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Organizing Member; Cayman Islands Annual Home Show

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Community Business Member; Cayman Islands DART Foundation

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Member; Small Business Owners Association

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Member; Kansas City Chamber of Commerce

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Member; Kansas City Arts Society

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Member; Kansas City Home Builders Association

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E D U C AT I O N

SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Lincoln, Nebraska

Certification-Mechanical Physics 1984

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA, Lincoln, Nebraska

BA-Business Management, Minor Marketing 1982

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