Sales Representative

THOMAS J. REICKARD

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DEMONSTRATED MANAGEMENT & SALES EXPERIENCE

TRADESMEN INTERNATIONAL, INC. FEBRUARY 2011 - MAY 2013

SENIOR FIELD SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Increased sales revenue over 200% within 8 months of hire .

100% on-time or early completion of several projects running concurrently.

Drove an increase in sales from existing clients by as much as 1,000%.

Trained and developed all Field Representatives in the region.

Negotiated contracts where field employees received increased pay and incentives, while

maintaining or increasing our existing gross profit margins.

Grew client base from 37 clients to 79 clients by networking, prospecting, cold calling and

receiving client referrals.

Signed 5 clients to Exclusive Agreements with Tradesmen International.

Provided site specific PPE, ensured safe practices, and increased awareness of unsafe conditions.

Reduced field employee turnover by building relationships of integrity, honesty, and fairness.

Hired and managed trade specific talent that tailored to each project’s needs.

DEMONSTRATED CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE

BOUMA CORPORATION JUNE 2002 - FEBRUARY 2011

SUPERINTENDENT / CARPENTER

Completed commercial projects with contracts up to $65M.

Created, tracked & updated CPM schedules using Primavera P6 Software.

Documented and completed submittals and RFI’s to owners, architects, and engineers.

Assessed project periodically and made recommendations for scheduling manpower.

Supervised and managed performance of multiple work crews.

Built OSHA compliant, complex scaffold systems for structural framing.

Coordinated layout, framed, hung, and finished walls, bulkheads, and acoustical grid ceilings.

EDUCATION

FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY MAY 2009

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

Emphasis in Residential, Commercial, & Industrial Building

Top 5 program in the nation; American Council for Construction Education accredited degree.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND SPECIFIC TRAINING

ASSOCIATED BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS MEMBER February 2011 - Present

BUILDING CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION MEMBER February 2011 - Present

CPR & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION January 2011

30-HOUR OSHA CERTIFICATION April 2009

MDEQ STORM WATER & RUN-OFF CERTIFICATION March 2006

SKILLS, AWARDS, AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Proficient in reading Blueprints and Specification books.

Proficient in all Microsoft Office Applications, Primavera P6, AUTOCAD, SureTrak, & OSHA.

Executive Board; Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, Ferris State University 2007 – 2009.

“Brother Hero” Award; Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, Ferris State University.

Volunteered and coordinated various community service projects.

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