Mission statement
To obtain an outside sales position that will allow me to use my expertise in relationship building, communications, analysis,
and problem solving to develop and maintain strong networks and achieve higher market penetration levels.
Work experience
Salvation Army, Lincoln 1/22–2/22
Volunteer Aide/Driver, seasonal
Nelson Contracting LLC, Lincoln, NE 1/1/21–present; 5/20-3/21
Storm Restoration Specialist/Senior Steep and Low-Slope Roof Inspector/Outside Sales Representative
Inspect and manage storm-related steep and low-slope residential and commercial roofs (building envelope) for a GAF Master Elite contractor. Handle sale through final post-build inspection and address punch list items
Act as insurance claim specialist on behalf of clients. Generate estimates using Acculynx, IHM and Hover software to obtain full scope of work
Prospect for new residential and commercial clients and run company-provided leads.
Legacy Restoration LLC, Lincoln, NE 3/21–3/22
Commercial Property Solutions Specialist
Lead commercial property solutions, sales, and restoration projects
Serve as the face of Legacy's commercial roofing division to ensure 100% customer satisfaction, perform roof inspections, maximize insurance claims, manage project scope, and generate new business
Achieve growth, develop and manage new clients
Johns Manville, Denver, CO 11/19–4/20
Senior Sales Representative, New York metro area
Sold commercial roofing products and systems to generate new business and grow profitability
Called on roofing contractors, general contractors, construction management companies, engineers, architects, distributors and building owners
Built rapport and develop strong customer relationships by utilizing consultative and solutions selling.
Kingspan Insulated Panels, Inc., DeLand, FL 11/18–11/19
Northeast Regional Sales Manager, controlled environments division
Responsible for region comprising Washington, D.C. to Maine (11 states)
Drove sales in the food and beverage sector to ensure goals and targets were met or exceeded
Lead/managed territory sales and delivered regional sales budgets in line with business plan by engaging transactional customers and specifications influencers
Assessed market potential and identified new business opportunities
Developed effective relationships with key customers and multiple channels of sales
Maintained key customer relationships while developing and implementing strategies for expanding customer base
Provided expertise by building, developing and managing internal relationships to carry out company strategies
Managed day-to-day external sales activities including cold calling, qualifying key opportunities and close business
Tracked and maintained Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in Salesforce CRM system
Arranged and participated in presentations to influencers, including architects, contractors and owner clients.
Polyglass USA (Mapei Group), Winter Haven, FL 3/17–11/18
Greater NYC District Sales Manager
Responsible for region comprising Manhattan and boroughs, Long Island, Westchester, and Rockland, NY
Acquired new accounts while increasing/maintaining existing sales. Developed and explored leads and handled
day-to-day responsibilities by managing distributers, registered contractors and prospects in all regions
Reported product problems, competitive activities, and new sales opportunities with existing/new accounts
Utilized budgets, balance sheets, profits and other financial metrics; analyzed data and prepared reports; lead/managed timelines and critical paths
Provided contractor and distributor demonstrations. Acted as a roof observer, with or without technical staff
Attended national, state and local trade networking events to develop new business and maintain existing business.
Powerhouse Paving, Islip, NY 10/16 – 02/17
Estimator for commercial/industrial parking lot reconstruction and maintenance firm
Generated leads, maintain existing client accounts for Bronx/Westchester County, NY and Fairfield County, CT territories
Inspected and estimated for maintenance, repairs and/or parking lot reconstruction. Field supervision
Participated in all business development and networking venues.
Xact Xteriors, Westchester, NY 10/12–9/16
Independent Senior Roof Inspector/Project Manager
Inspected and managed over 3000 storm-related steep and low-slope residential and commercial roofs under various companies (Professional Roof, RE) at dozens of locations including Arvada CO, Billings, MT, Manitowoc, WI, Irving, TX
Prospected for new residential/commercial clients and ran company-provided leads. Handled sale through final post-build inspection. Addressed punch list items
Estimated using Xactimate and proprietary software to obtain full scope of work on behalf of clients
Networked through social venues with builders, property managers, real estate brokers and contacts to generate leads.
Home improvement consultant, Danbury CT 06/02–9/12
Self-employed Project Manager
Handled small-scale home repairs, renovations, additions, and landscape improvements.
Barrett Roofing, Inc., Danbury, CT 5/01–5/02
Assistant Project Manager
Supervised and assisted with large roofing projects for high-profile clients such as IBM ($300-million 600 sq. ft. re-roof),
Yale University, St. Anthony Cathedral, Mid-Hudson Psychiatric Center, W.R. Berkeley.
BurtWood Homes, LLC, Danbury, CT 9/98–10/02
Co-founder/Partner/Project Manager
Managed building projects from on-site supervision and land acquisition through permit process and issuance of C.O. Developed sub-contractor and vendor contacts, obtained/evaluated all bids, and maintained efficient working relationships. Developed sales proposals, interfaced with purchasing clients, and coordinated exhibition booths and presentations.
Heli-Coil, Danbury, CT 7/96–6/99
Credit Union Manager
Managed all credit union accounting, developed lending policies and programs, initiated and implemented mergers, and generated marketing strategies. Interfaced with state banking commission through annual audit process. Researched clients' needs and acted as their liaison between the Board of Directors and state agency.
Education
Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT
Accounting major, 1987-1989
Education 100% personally financed
Awards
2002 Builder of the Year – awarded to Burtwood Homes by Penn Lyon Homes for best model home of the year
Professional Affiliations
HAAG certified roof inspector
Member of IIBEC national and local NYC chapter
U.S. Green Building Council, Long Island chapter
National Women in Roofing