Ronald J. Lindsay

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Bethpage, NY *****

ac1mqq@r.postjobfree.com

321-***-****

Objective

Highly experienced, dedicated, responsible, hard working and well respected Sales Executive/Manager seeks full time position with a forward thinking low voltage alarm company. Qualifications include excellent written and verbal communication, dedication, loyalty and a commitment to deadlines. Works well independently, willing to travel if necessary. Excellent computer skills. Professional Experience

Space Coast Fire and Safety, 420 Manor Drive, Merritt Island, FL 32952 2012 to 2017

Alarm Division Account Manager

Sell new and retro-fit fire alarm and other low voltage systems to electrical contractors, general contractors and end-users. Design Build and design systems as required. Put together submittals, complete permitting packages, address deficiencies and correct. Project manage job until installation begins. Assist management with special projects as required. Provided training program for new technicians in Basic Fire Alarm and implement minimum NICET training requirements throughout all branches. Consistently increased Year to Year Sales from 2012 to Present VSC Fire & Security, St. Petersburg, FL, Orlando, FL 2011 to 2012

Security Sales Executive

Formulated new accounts and procedures and implementing Marketing Strategies for targeting existing customer base and finding new market channels. Sold Enterprise Level security solutions to targeted customers. Comprehensive Energy Services, Longwood, FL Engineered Systems Division 2010 to 2011

Account Executive

Start up Division of an established mechanical contractor, selling low voltage systems to existing and new accounts, including Fire Alarm, CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion Alarm, Intercom, Voice/Data, Nurse Call, Monitoring and Preventive Maintenance Agreements. Tasked with finding new Marketing Strategies for targeting existing customer base and identifying new market channels. Siemens Industry, Inc. - Building Technologies Division – Winter Park, FL 2008 to 2010

Sales Executive

Maintained existing accounts and sought out new contractor accounts to meet company objectives. Actively pursued and found new Electrical Engineering accounts via lunch and learns. Personally sought out 10 new engineering account firms to participate on a regular quarterly basis. Maintain existing and assist with design build of end-user accounts, such as Walt Disney World. WDW had a $500M expansion project in process. ARK Systems, Inc. - Columbia, MD

2006 – 2008

Sales Engineer

Achieved $700K in sales in first year, creating new accounts and markets, primarily in Washington, DC and Northern Virginia. Sold Division 16 new construction projects to electrical contractors and End-Users, including fire alarm, card access, CCTV, telephone entry, intercom, school intercom and sound, MATV, CATV and other low-voltage systems. Also taught “Basic Fire Alarm Code” training courses for all employees, specifically new fire alarm Inspection and Testing crews.

EST – Edward’s Systems Technology (Kidde Fire) - Bradenton, FL - Wake Forest, NC - Cheshire, CT - Columbia, MD 1989 – 2006

Branch Operations Manager – managed a staff of 11 in support of all sales in the “Direct Sales” branch in Washington-Baltimore marketplace. Manager Major Projects Group – relocated to company headquarters to manage staff of 12 to support distribution with large projects, special applications, high level technical presentations, new product commissioning and end user training through the US. District Sales Manager - Mid-Atlantic District (So. Carolina, No. Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia. Grew NC sales from $1.45M in 1996 to $4.1M in 1999, more than doubling sales in that one targeted area. Responsible for all independent distribution and OEM sales offices in 5 state territory, including distributor terminations, territory re-alignments and distributor additions as required. Training all Distribution on new product roll-outs and new sales programs regularly. Met or exceeded sales targets 11 of 12 years ($12M+ per annum). Named District Manager of the Year – 1998.

Education

Westchester College, Valhalla, NY – Associates in Electronic Technology Pace University – White Plains, NY

Personal

Weekly volunteer at the Bridges of America, Florida Dept. of Corrections. Member NFPA, Florida Chapter of AFAA, FHEA and SFPE. Past Secretary MD-DC-VA Chapter of the AFAA. NICET Level 2. Guest Lecturer at University of Maryland – Fire Protection Engineering Program