Sales Manager

Craig H. Capwell

P.O.B. ****, Greene, R.I., ***27

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History

Trussco Inc.

Davisville, R.I.

Manufacturer of roof and floor trusses for both residential and commercial

applications serving New England and New York

Maintenance Supervisor February 2007-October 2009

. Site security as I opened the facility daily

. Initiate all start up operations

. Maintain all assembly, transfer, handling and delivery equipment

. Inspect and maintain site and building integrity including heating,

cooling, fire protection and electrical needs

. Keep detailed records of all preventive maintenance and repairs

. Personally conducting most repairs while teaching subordinates

. Maintain a constant line of communication with drivers and operators

regarding equipment performance and needs

. Order all materials needed and maintain necessary inventory levels

while being cost conscious

. Maintain a clean and efficient repair shop and production area with

worker safety being the top priority

Capwell Summit Hardwoods .

Summit, R.I.

Wholesale Lumber Sales 2006- February

2007

. Self employed selling green and kiln dried North American hardwood

lumber to concentration yards, distributors and manufacturers both

domestically and for export as an agent for several companies in the

Northeast and Canada

Hull Forest Products

Pomfret, Ct.

One of New England's largest and most progressive sawmills of several hard

wood species for domestic and export markets while practicing sustainable

forestry management

Domestic Sales Manager

1999-2005

. Primary duty was the sales of 6 million board feet of lumber

produced annually worth approximately $4.5 million

. Secure and schedule transportation of this material which required

800 tractor-trailer loads annually

. Assist in planning the acquisition of raw materials (logs) and

production scheduling based on market trends and customer needs

. Maintain proper inventory levels of finished and unfinished goods

. Maintain production records and profit and loss statements for

several hardwood species

. Maintain proper pricing structures for all goods based on

production costs

. Secure purchase orders and contracts with customers both domestic

and foreign

. Increase market share by offering new value-added products

. Increase annual sales (average of 8%) by enhancing services and

ultimately greater customer satisfaction

. Performing site tours for the public and university groups

. Representing the Company at various association exhibits and

meetings in the U.S. and Canada

. Attendance at numerous industry provided educational forums

. As a member of company management, assist in the formation of the

annual budget, financial forecasts, equipment upgrades and all site

projects necessary to maintain a profitable position

. Constant communication with all department leaders and all

employees concerning efficient operation, but more importantly to

maintain a safe environment

Hoechst Celanese

Coventry, R.I.

A global leader in providing integrated solutions for the specialty

chemical product market such as pigments, dyes and pharmaceuticals

Chemical Batchmaker

1990-1999

. Duties included charging ingredients to initiate the chemical

reaction processes

. Blending, heating, cooling, filtering and laboratory analysis as

directed by process sheets

. Mechanical and pressurized transfers to filter presses or

centrifuges

. Operation of a multi-story methanol distillation column facility

. Constant monitoring and recording of processes

. Continual training and certification for OSHA rules, HazMat

standards, equipment operation and safety due to the nature of the

raw materials and finished products

Capwell Lumber Inc.

Greene, R.I.

A corporation I established to manufacture forest products to be sold

retail and wholesale for the construction industry

Owner - Operator 1973 - 1993

. During this 20 year period I purchased, moved and constructed two

sawmills to process hardwood and softwood logs into various

products such as lumber, posts, beams, railroad ties, timbers and

shipping pallets

. Responsible for all aspects of daily production and management

while providing a safe work environment for as many as 20 employees

on 2 shifts

Education

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, R.I.

B.S. Resource Development 1974

Primarily forestry and wildlife management with emphasis on resource

utilization

1974 --- 35+ years of managerial experience. Over the years I have gained

knowledge of every aspect of the production environment. Construction,

purchase, manufacture and marketing principles necessary to successfully

manage people, time and machinery in order to properly acquire raw

materials, efficiently manufacture a product and profitably market it both

retail and wholesale.

1975 Appointed to the Conservation Commission, Town of Coventry, upon its

inception, to advise the Town on matters concerning the environment and

zoning.

1980 Elected to the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service,

U.S. Department of Agriculture to advise on distribution of government

funds related to soil conservation and forestry practices within the State

of R.I.

My work history displays my exposure to and understanding of the

forest products industry specifically. However, the knowledge I have

gained exceeds a general understanding of resource management whether it

is forestry or human. Throughout my career an ability to communicate with

employees, contractors, customers and various officials has served me

well. The practical and mechanical talents I acquired out of necessity

have been an invaluable asset. I have always been confident when

approached with a particular problem, either human or inanimate, that a

solution was possible.

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