James Hawkins
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Objective
To secure a responsible position with an aggressive company that will challenge my skills and utilize my professional experience, and that will provide future growth opportunities.
Skills & Abilities
MANAGEMENT
*Management of sales staff (both Inside and Outside), Director of Operations, Project Management, Facility Manager, Branch Manager, Purchasing / Inventory Control Manager.
*Strong knowledge of construction materials: Masonry Construction Materials and Installations, Construction Chemicals, Epoxies, Lumber & Plywood, Reinforcing Steel, Rental Materials, Specialty Application Materials.
SALES
*Direct business to business sales of construction supplies and rental materials in commercial, masonry, industrial
and petrochemical markets.
COMMUNICATION
*Excellent interpersonal, listening, verbal and written communication skills.
LEADERSHIP
*Great leadership skills in directing co-workers and sales teams to grow revenue.
*Great problem-solving skills.
*Great negotiating skills.
Experience
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS GWS SERVICES.
*Review and make corrections to project subcontracts and workorders as needed.
*Contact client to discuss and resolve any issues with subcontracts and workorders.
*Address, trouble shoot and negotiate project issues as needed with field personnel and client.
*Direct all field personnel and Project Managers daily and find resolution to challenges at project
site levels.
*Collaborate with estimating personnel to determine materials takeoff accuracy.
*Assist Project Managers in material procurement decisions.
*Reinforce safety standards of field superintendents and Project Managers.
*Negotiate materials pricing and rental equipment costs for all projects.
*Project site visits to inspect materials, material installations, labor crews and safety.
*Train / mentor new employees as needed.
*Approve invoices for payables.
ACCOUNT MANAGER COLGAN INDUSTRIES.
*Sales Representative providing specialty construction supplies to contractors in the commercial, industrial and petrochemical markets.
*Responsible for revenue growth and increasing customer account base.
STORE MANAGER / ACCOUNT MANAGER HD SUPPLY WHITE CAP
*Branch Manager at La Porte, TX site. Responsible for 20 plus direct hires.
*Responsible for purchasing, inventory control, inside sales activity and all branch functions.
*Account Manager providing construction supplies and rental materials to contractors in the commercial,
masonry, industrial-petrochemical markets.
*Responsible for revenue growth and increasing customer account base.
ACCOUNT MANAGER / SALES MANAGER / STORE AND SITE MANAGER / PURCHASING MANAGER HOUSTON CONCRETE, EAGLE CONCRETE, EAGLE CORDELL & SOUTHWEST CONCRETE.
*Account Manager providing construction supplies to contractors in the commercial, masonry, industrial and petrochemical markets.
*Sales Manager over sales reps (Inside and Outside) of construction supplies for 4 resale facilities.
*Purchasing / Inventory Control Manager: Manufactured and resale inventories for 4 resale facilities.
raw materials and packaging materials used in manufacturing for 2 manufacturing facilities.
*Site Manager for manufacturing facility. Managed 100 + employees.