Building trades, former entrepreneur and skilled in sales

Geoffrey B Andres

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Minneapolis, MN 55412

Cell: 612-***-****

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SUMMARY

Seeking to utilize building skills and entrepreneurial spirit as new opportunities loom large.

Looking to leverage abilities to act with the big picture in mind and set priorities accordingly

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Brand Ambassador

Macy’s Mall of America Bloomington, MN March, 2021 – May, 2021

Sales of men’s dress clothing

Apprised men and young men of current trends and styles of fit

Frequently doubled or tripled daily quota

Personal Vehicle Driver (PVD)

UPS Minneapolis, MN Nov-Dec 2018-2023

Deliver packages to residences and businesses in an assigned area.

Help regular drivers with their routes when requested or available.

Developed procedures for delivering all packages, every day

PVDs are only used in November and December to handle Holiday deliveries

Warehouse Associate

Target Sorting Center Minneapolis, MN March, 2021- October, 2021

Sorted and scanned packages for routing to local delivery and long distance.

Assigned as lead to work in oversize/overweight package department.

Scanned them to pallets, shrink wrapped and scanned to semis

Made improvements to work area to improve efficiency and safety

Repacked damaged boxes

Real Estate Agent

National Realty Guild Minneapolis, MN March, 2021-Dec, 2023

Coldwell Banker Realty Minneapolis, MN June, 2015 – Dec, 2023

Sales of Residential Real estate in the Twin Cities market

Concentrated efforts as a Senior Real Estate Specialist, marketing to senior citizens who want or need to downsize to simplify their lives

Clients achieved more suitable housing that addressed their reduced physical capacity

Developed an avatar of the likely buyer or seller in distinct markets and used this to recruit buyers in a more targeted manner

Executed Project Management skills to further the sale and overcome finance, inspection and title issues

Evolved into in-house counsel to train Realtors to address structural and mechanical issues on their listings

Helped Realtors achieve appropriate solutions through proper analysis, saving time, money, and closing more transactions

Owner/Contractor

Niagara Design & Build Buffalo, NY January, 2009-May, 2014

Midwest Design & Build Minneapolis, MN January, 2001-December, 2008

Started up a remodeling company in the Twin Cities

Became proficient in carpentry, electrical and plumbing trades

Incorporated a design consultation into my sales presentation, offering a more comprehensive job

Structured contract to secure payments at critical points in the project.

Managed multiple jobs across many different sites to keep each project on time and within budget, and to pass periodic inspections.

Developed a strong referral base, allowing for continued work in the same neighborhood. Cut advertising costs by 50%

Had a temporary move to Buffalo, NY in January, 2009

Developed a steady and increasing stream of business in 5 years time

Handled all functions pertinent to being an employer and owning a business

Account Executive

Abby Blu Inc. Minneapolis, MN March, 1993 – April, 1998

Sold temporary employment services in the office support market in the Twin Cities

Developed plans to bring in major accounts and a plethora of small accounts

These efforts were successful in bringing in 250 new accounts in 5 years time

Evolved into a permanent employment counselor which created the need for recruiting.

Took on full cycle HR, from recruiting to on-boarding

Through creative marketing efforts, placed specialized personnel in major and government accounts

Based on these efforts, awarded a contract with Hennepin County, providing steady business over the life of the contract

EDUCATION

University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

North Hennepin Community College Brooklyn Park, MN

Associates of Arts Degree

Skills

Excellent Communication Skills Skilled Negotiator Business Development

Account Management Supervisor Account Retention

MS Office Customer Service Entrepreneurial Spirit

Skilled Instructor Create Training Programs Contract Negotiation

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