George Poveda
Port Jervis, New York 12771
************@****.***
Dear Recruiters,
This letter is to express my interest in the position of Business manager. Based on my skills and experience, I am confident that I would be a powerful addition to your team.
My resume highlights my ability/knowledge/expertise in Business development, knowledge in the construction industry, and the ability to manage multiple construction activities. Presently I am working independently overseeing multiple phases of large-scale construction projects.
1)I set appointments to collaborate with developers/contractors to review any new business that made need takeoffs from blueprints pricing on materials or samples to be reviewed for purchasing.
2)Making notes of any potential activity in the area that will produce new projects.
3)My primary customer base is National builders (GDC Ginsburg Development, Baker Residential, Developer Louis Cappelli, Verticon LTD, MJJ Builder Jonah Mandelbaum,).
4)I meet with Local Builders General Contractors. These companies inform me of new projects, and products that they made need information on and ask for my professional opinion of this product. (Siding, Roofing, culture stone, Stucco, windows, doors),
5)Attended Manufacturers seminars for their new products and have toured their manufacturing facilities. My knowledge/research of these products is presented to the developer/contractors for use in their current and future projects.
I am excited about this opportunity, and the ability to help your company succeed. Thank you in advance for your time. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I would appreciate the opportunity to review my qualifications in more detail, please contact me at any time.
Sincerely,
George Poveda
George A. Poveda
24 James Court Port Jervis, NY 12771 *****-************@****.***
Phone 845-***-**** Mobile 845-***-****
OBJECTIVE
A management position that will benefit from my experience in construction management, and business development. Highly motivated to achieve goals with integrity and professionalism.
QUALIFIACTIONS
Over 20 years of experience in outside sales within the construction industry, with proven ability to manage multiple account relationships and large-scale projects. Reputation of strong negotiating, interpersonal and communication skills. Strong background in supporting developers/contractors with all their needs to complete projects on time and within budget.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance Consultant 2008 to Present
G.A.P. Associates Greenville, NY
Analyze, Consult, propose and do price comparison and negations for all construction materials for large (national) construction companies for existing and future projects. G.A.P, Associates handles 350 customers, they range from National builders, Contractors, Home improvements. Companies include US Homes, Lennar homes, Verticon LLC, MJJ Builders, Ginsburg Development, Toll Brothers, and Radtke Homes. Customer references available on request.
•Works independently developing new business relationships, while maintaining relationships with established customers.
•Strong prospecting, qualifying, proposing, negotiation and closing skills.
•Schedules and conducts presentations of new products to contractors/developers.
•Responsible for setting and achieving sales goals, in a competitive market.
•Successfully negotiates between national manufacturing companies and developers with professionalism to facilitate the projects process.
•Provide supervisory support to construction crews; assign workloads and schedules to meet deadlines.
•Schedule, organize resources, delegate tasks/responsibilities, monitor progress and adjust complete projects on time and within budget.
•Takeoffs from construction blueprints, plan site walks and order all necessary materials needed for project.
•Monitor sub-contractor progress and coordinate work to be done in a timely manner Ensure jobs are completed and clients are satisfied with quality of work.
•Communicate with customers and employees of ongoing results, deadlines, and pertinent information.
•Manage and prioritize subcontractors and coordinate delivery of materials to meet project commitments.
•Flexibility to integrate, understand and motivate self and others to the requirements of the job and organization.
•Perform other activities related to the successful completion of the project and services.
Outside Sales Representative 1993- 2008
ARZEE Supply Corporation/ Allied
Middletown NY 10940
Mastered the principals of the exterior building products, implementing skills of sales and marketing. Developed new customer base in a newly created territory and maintained relationships increasing sales over the last 16 years.
•After the opening of the new branch office at the Middletown location in 1993, personal sales increased from 1.5 million annually to 4.3 million in 2007.
•Top performer in sales from 1997 to 2007.
•Direct and coordinate company strategy for marketing/customer related to increase sales and product development.
•Effectively communicates between contractors and management in a productive and professional manner to coordinate activity for increase in sales and productivity.
•Manage existing accounts while developing a new customer base including handling of credit and manufacturing issues.
•Attended manufacturer sponsored informational conferences for new product updates to ensure superior merchandise knowledge for customer satisfaction.
EDUCATION
Fredonia State University Graduate 1985
Bachelor's Science, Business Administration Marketing/sales
SOFTWARE/SYSTEMS SKILLS
Proficient in MS Office/Word/Excel/Outlook
Web access with blackberry