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Sales Manager

Location:
Johnston, IA
Salary:
$ 45,000
Posted:
April 22, 2014

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Resume:

Kevin R. Johnson

Address: *** **** *** **

Altoona, Iowa 50006

Phone: 515-***-****

Email: *************@***.***

Education

**** ********, ******** **** ******, Johnston, Iowa

**** ** ****, GM certification every year for new techniques in painting

and body repair

1989 to 1999, Training on new computer equipment and technology.

Banyan/Vines certification (Hardware/Software).

HP and Canon laser printer certification.

Compaq, Ast, Nec computer hardware certification.

1999 to 2005, Home Depot customer relations training.

Communication training.

Deck design using CAD

Garage design using CAD

Management training.

Selling skills.

Safety in the work place.

Forklift, electric reach truck and electric floor jack

certification.

2001 to 2007, New home design training, home pricing and selling skills.

2008 to 2009, American Home Inspection Training and Certification.

2011 to present, HVAC Troubleshooting Training and Fair Housing

certification

Work Experience

1978 to 1980, Auto body repair

Superior Paint and Body, Des Moines, Iowa

Shop manager, order paint supplies and keep work moving in shop.

Antique car and street rod restoration.

Custom bodywork along with frame fabrication, custom painting, murals and

glass etching using acid and sand.

1980 to 1989, Auto body repair

Beneventi Chevrolet, Granger, Iowa

Insurance work of all kinds along with frame repair using a Duzmor frame

machine.

Custom painting on van conversions, car restorations. New car repairs along

with custom painting matching.

1989 to 1999, Computer field engineer

D&M computer, Des Moines, Iowa

Computer Hardware Technician, Banyan/Vines server field engineer. I would

meet with the customer to determine the needs and wants in order to design

a network that would perform well and allow them to grow. I would represent

our clients in remodel projects for electrical, data and phone

installations for computer systems and POS systems, schedule and manage

projects from start to finish. Completely install and configure all

hardware and software for Novell and Microsoft NT networks along with

setting all applications and users up with printer and file sharing rights.

After installation was complete, I would be the onsite system administrator

for daily maintenance and problem solving.

I am trained on Arc net twisted pair cable and termination, Token ring,

Coax Arc net, Coax Ethernet, Cat5 Ethernet and some Fiber Optic and

termination. We would design, install, terminate and test all cables from

workstation to communication room where all the hubs, routers and file

servers were located.

1999 to 2005, Retail sales

Home Depot, West Des Moines, Iowa

Sales associate in the electrical department, worked with contractors on

building projects, helped in solving problems with customers including some

design work on their remodeling projects. Taught night classes to customers

wanting to learn more about simple maintenance and improvements around the

home. I was promoted to department manager for lumber and building

materials, had to order inventory daily based on past sales and projected

sales, work reports and inventory, deal with contractor sales along with

plan design work for customers with decks, garages and additions along with

water problems with wet basement issues.

2001 to September, 21 2007, Home builder/land development

Heritage Homes By Design, Winterset, Iowa

I was the owner of the company; we designed and built custom homes for our

customers using modular construction. We would take there rough ideas and

using a simple CAD program we would create preliminary drawings for them to

sign-off on before we sent them to the modular plant for a complete set of

blue prints. We also designed several subdivisions with modular housing in

mind for low to moderate-income housing. We sold a turnkey product using

modular technology so once the home was designed and interior/exterior

choices had been decided on we would be the general and work the entire

project. We also offered additions, remodeling along with plumbing,

electrical and most home maintenance.

April, 20 2007 to July, 8 2007, Manager Of Construction Services

Mill Pointe Homes, Carroll, Iowa

I designed a modular home plant in an existing building so the each step of

the building process would follow down the line. We set it up so that

needed materials for each station were properly staged for time saving

efficiency. We also re-designed the finishing booth to meet all Iowa codes

and guide lines. After getting the plant up and running I was named the

manager of all construction services. We would build Modular homes in the

plant that was certified by the State Of Iowa and had to work with State

inspectors on a daily bases with home inspections done on the line by a

third party inspection organization. I was doing material take offs for

windows, doors, cabinets, trim and all ICF foam blocks for the foundations

on all homes. I was also making sure that all permits were pulled and plans

would pass all local codes in Iowa and Nebraska.

September, 25 2007 to January, 19 2008, Counter Pro

Carquest, Urbandale, Iowa

I was a Counter Pro at the Hickman location dealing directly with car

dealers and jobbers in new parts sales. We offer both OE replacement parts

for all makes and models of cars, trucks and all heavy equipment as well as

after market accessories and supplies. We use both computer lookup and

paper catalogs to determine proper part numbers, which includes in-stock

and special orders. I kept track of inventory on a daily bases along with

special order parts.

January, 21 2008 to December, 1 2008, Maintenance Tech

Conlin Properties, Des Moines, Iowa

I was a maintenance tech that floated between several properties and also

helped other maintenance techs on their assigned properties. The last

property was The Kirkwood located downtown Des Moines. At that time Conlin

Properties managed the property along with the maintenance.

December, 2 2008 to May, 25 2011, Maintenance Supervisor

Trans-State Management LLC. Omaha, Nebraska

I am in charge of all daily operations at the Kirkwood Hotel. The hotel has

been converted into high-end condominiums. The building is on the National

Registry of historic buildings and has to be kept up as it was in the

1930s. I was responsible for all leasing of 54 residential condos along

with 6 commercial spaces. I track all inventory of in-stock parts and

special order parts. Keep logs of problems and track all expenses. Make

daily repairs along with make ready units for new tenants. I am also in

charge of all cleaning of 11 residential floors and all common areas of the

building including the workout fitness center.

May, 27 2011 to September, 3 2011, RV Tech

Des Moines RV, Des Moines, Iowa

I checked out new and used campers/RV. We test all electrical, plumbing,

heating and cooling in both new and used units so they can be delivered to

the buyers. I also fixed any thing that we found not working properly in

all units that included carpentry, electrical, plumbing, upholstery and

flooring.

September, 12 2011 to April, 20 2012, Maintenance Tech

R&R Realty, West Des Moines, Iowa

I complete all work orders for each day for a 300-unit property, plus help

with move-ins as needed. I am on emergency call 1 day a week and 4 days

every 5th week for 24 hours a day for 2 properties that equals 700

apartments. I do drywall repair, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, heating

and cooling, painting and everything in between.

April, 24 2012 to April, 25 2013, Maintenance Tech

NW Property Management, Ankeny, Iowa

We manage over 150 apartments, condos and single-family homes for rent. I

take care of work orders and help with make-readies for new tenants. I keep

track of parts used for inventory and make sure I have the proper supply of

parts for any jobs that I am working on. I do drywall repair, plumbing,

electrical, carpentry, basic trouble shooting of heating and cooling and

anything else that comes up on a daily basis.

April, 28 2013 to present, New home consultant

Flummerfelt Homes, Nevada and Des Moines, Iowa

I manage the sales center located in Des Moines, Iowa. I design homes for

customers along with price outs for homes and also entire residential

projects that include garages, porches, decks, concrete work and septic

systems. I work with the plants that build our homes to make sure they are

ordered and built correctly to the customers requirements. Once the home is

built we schedule the setting of the home and do the final walk through

with the customer.



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