RESUME
Michael Barber
Antelope, CA 95843 214-***-****
adzzqo@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
● Hard working professional w/12+yrs of experience in customer facing interaction in sales, high-level customer service, account development and management
● Proven skills in communications, contract compliance and needs assessment.
● Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill Account Executive or High-level Customer Service positions.
EDUCATION
● CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SACRAMENTO, Sacramento, CA Completed coursework towards English Literature
● AMERICAN RIVER COLLEGE, Sacramento, CA
A.A. Political Science, Marketing
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Business Owner, Superior Writing skills, Classroom Trainer and
World Class Customer Service
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
●Life and Health Insurance Agent - Texas
●Field Representative Branch II Pest Control - California
●Field Representative Branch III Wood Destroying Organisms – California
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
Modern Builders
Sacramento, CA
Dec 2020 - present
●Research and discover projects to be performed
●Hire subcontractors to perform jobs
●Prepare contracts, negotiate revisions, changes & additions to all agreements w/architects, consultants, clients, suppliers & subcontractors as necessary
●Schedule projects in logical order with budget in mind to meet deadlines.
CUSTOMER SERVICE TECHNICIAN
D.R. Horton Homes
Sacramento, CA
April 2021 – July 2021
Quality Control Inspection of newly constructed homes
● Provide report of findings to construction division
● Conduct 1st walk thru with homeowner of their new home
● Provide detailed information of various features and operation within home
● Provide information to homeowners on the warranty process thru D.R. Horton
LICENSED HOME INSPECTOR OUTSIDE SALES REP
Sacramento, CA / Jan 2020 – Dec 2020
●Inspect premises to identify infestation source and extent of damage to property,walls or roof porosity and access to infested & damaged areas.
●Prepare a presentation for customers with recommendations to control infestation.
●Recommend preventative treatments before pests become an issue
●Recommend to current customers newer technologies & treatments
●Record work activities in CRM System
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Hunters Remodeling, Denton, TX / Mar 2014 – Oct 2019
● Schedule projects in logical order with budget in mind to meet deadlines.
● Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints or construction problems and/or concerns
● Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
● Prepare budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.
● Conduct walks of homes with homeowner or potential buyer
● Many other duties as requested or required
SALES MANAGER
AT&T, Plano, TX, Oct 2011 – Feb 2014
● Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory, reconciling cash receipts and performing services for customers.
● Hire, train and evaluate employees in sales and marketing duties, promoting or firing workers when appropriate.
● Provide world class customer service by greeting and assisting customers and responding to customer inquiries and/or concerns.
● Monitor sales activities to ensure that customers receive exemplary service .
● Inventory stock and reorder when inventory drops to a specified level.
● Enforce safety, health and security rules.
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Royal Custom Homes, Dallas, TX / Sep 2010 - Oct 2011
● Pre-punch & QCI new home construction.
● Prepare report of findings to Construction Division
● Present completed home to The Homeowners
● Properly prepare homeowners for the warranty program.
OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Verizon Wireless, Irving, TX / Feb 2009 – Sep 2010
● Recommend products based on customers' needs and interests.
● Explain products, prices, availability, product uses & credit terms.
● Consult with customers after sales or contract signing to resolve any issues or concerns while providing ongoing support.
● Generate new sales using business directories, leads from existing customers, organizations & clubs, attending trade shows & conferences.
● Perform administrative duties such as preparing sales budgets & reports, maintaining sales records and filing expense reports.
● Negotiate contracts & payments, prepare sales contracts and order forms.
● Monitor market conditions, product innovations, competitor’s prices & sales.
● Train customer contact & employees to operate & maintain new equipment.
REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST