MANUEL A REYES SUAREZ
PROFILE
Account/Project manager with 10+ years experience in industrial sales across the architectural, construction and distribution industries. Increased sales sales 15% in one year in my last job. Selling $800,000 in GFRC products to contractors and homeowners. Had 80% success rate guaranteeing product specification in architectural plans facilitating future sales.
Extensive experience as independent contractor interacting with other contractors, subs and homeowners. Project Planning, scheduling and work breakdown structure.
EXPERIENCE
Owner, DUXSFT; Point Pleasant, NJ — 2017-Present
Self employed home improvement contractor specializing in kitchen, bath and handyman services. Knowledgeable in all phases of construction. Architectural sales rep, Concrete Works Studio; East Brunswick, NJ 2015-2017
Cultivated consulting relationships with architectural design team influencers and specifiers. Attend trade shows to provide timely and accurate GFRC product information for use in commercial project specifications. Used salesforce.com as a customer relationship, project tracking and time management tool.
Account Manager,Precision Marble Int.; Marlboro,NJ — 2013-2015 Progressed through a series of successful cold call outside sales strategies to the stone fabrication trade increasing account portfolio by 20%within one year. Managed 30+ consignment accounts tracking inventory and sales on a bi-weekly basis. Managed Samsung Quartz division overseeing purchase orders, tracking shipments from South Korea, forecasting, market analysis and POS development programs. Was instrumental in opening new distribution warehouse in Long Island City, NY. Coordinated inventory, sales and material handling and evaluated potential candidates for employment. Project Manager/Sales, Set In Stone; Jackson, NJ — 2012-2013 Manage stone/quartz fabrication shop. Lead team of seven associates fabricating 1000 sqft on average per week with emphasis on lean manufacturing. Regularly read architectural pans and 20/20cabinet design software. Project scope included residential and commercial. 732-***-****
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618 Delaware Ave
Point Pleasant, NJ 08742
EDUCATION
St. Peter’s College; Jersey City, NJ — Business Administration, 1998 SKILLS
* Have established contacts with general contractors and subs
* Extensive knowledge of the Stone and Quartz industry
* Experienced in operating bridge saws, overhead cranes and forklifts
* Self employment as a home improvement contractor