James K. Rice
**** **** **** **** ****** Valley, Pa. 18034 ******@***.*** (610)
Seasoned residential construction expert who owns and runs a construction
firm. Vice President of a design and build general contracting company.
25 years experience in every facet of the residential housing market.
Strong sales presence, always striving for excellence.
Summary of Qualifications
. Proven track record in sales of both new housing and remodeling
projects.
. Goal driven with a focus on productivity.
. Honest and straightforward approach earns the buyer's trust putting
them at ease.
. Enjoy the competitive nature of sales and therefore always strive
to be on top.
. Excellent communicative skills with a dedication to the task at
hand.
Professional Experience
Vice President
Present
William E. Rice, Inc.
Emmaus, Pa.
Primary focus was custom designed and built homes, additions, and
renovations in the Lehigh Valley area.
. Oversee all day to day activities: scheduling, managing sub
contractors, client meetings, procurement of materials, estimating
and quoting projects.
. Preparing and executing sales presentations to prospective clients.
. Always maintained a very high closer rate with clients who were
committed to moving forward with a project.
. Most projects were high end homes with an average sales point of
$600,000 and above. These clients always received the personal
attention that was to be expected.
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. Hands on approach with an attention to detail possessing the talent
to do every trade involved from start to completion.
. Ability to guide clients through the design process, draw and read
blueprints,
. Oversee business functions as well; billing, receivables, ordering
and managing inventory.
. Overall general management of entire company.
Additional Employment
Sales Associate and warehouse
Wickes Lumber Company
Allentown, Pa.
Customer sales and service.
Education
Kutztown University
Kutztown, Pa
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Psychology
minor.
Professional Affiliations
Member: Lehigh Valley Home Builders Association.