Field Engineer/Sales/Customer Svc.

James C. Trimble

*** ********** ********* ***. ***

Jupiter, FL 33458

561-***-**** - *********@*********.***

Career Objective & Profile

Eager to contribute over 20 years of combined experience in sales, management, field engineering and sales management in the Screen Building industry towards optimizing the performance of a progressive organization offering long-term career opportunities with growth opportunity. Highly motivated and proactive entreperneurial individual with strong leadership skills and proven management and sales ability/techniques.

Professional Experience

SCREEN BUILDERS INC., West Palm Beach, FL 12/1987 - Present

Sales/Field Engineer (02/2008 - Present & 03/2006 - 06/2006)

Manage sales leads and contact potential clients to establish their needs/relationship.

After finalizing sale, organize package/material to turn in to office for processing.

Proven sales ability with over 65% closing ratio.

Review measuring package/contract with management for accuracy.

Contact client to schedule appointment for final field measuring.

Utilizing lasers, tapes and other measuring equipment to complete detailed final measurements of contract/site.

Using my advanced geometry and algebra skills to calculate measurments and degrees required to complete shop drawings from field notes.

Using my advanced drawing skills to produce high quality & accurate final shop/blueprint drawings of enclosure for final fabrication.

Sales Engineer/Sales Manager (12/1987 - 01/2004)

First Sales/Engineering representative hired by the company, throughout the years 11 more representatives were hired.

Number one performing salesman for the first 12 years.

Key in growth of company sales from inception to $22 million in 2006 by defining qualified leads & building client base with successful closing techniques.

Heavy client contact on daily basis.

Work hand-in-hand with owners/partners on business building projects.

Coached and instructed new sales personnel with proven sales techniques.

Managed job tracking for the whole company.

Generated weekly reports; sales vs. leads, backlog and transaction reports.

Assigned leads to sales personnel.

Reviewed completed sales paperwork turned in for permit and engineering accuracy.

Also performed duties of field engineering during this time.

EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS, Wellington, FL 05/2008 - 08/2009

Delivery Driver

Manage timely arrangement deliveries for a busy Palm Beach County shop by mapping and planning the daily delivery route according to incoming orders to maximize cost effectiveness.

Confirm and communicate delivery time with clients.

Responsible for maintenance and cleanliness of the refrigerated delivery van.

Work in preparation of arrangements when needed.

JAMES C. TRIMBLE, INC., West Palm Beach, FL 07/2006 - 12/2008

Owner/Operator

Subcontract to screen enclosure companies in South Florida for their field engineering needs.

Provide field engineering expertise as described above.

CHEETAH PALM BEACH, West Palm Beach, FL 08/2003 - 03/2006

Floor Manager (12/2003 - 03/2006)

Managed and supervised bartenders, wait staff and entertainers.

Maintained desired experience for the clientele as set forth by the owners of the club.

Responsible that proper business etiquette and club policies were conducted at all times.

Oversaw and directed maintenance crew of all required repairs at the club.

Responsible for maintaining entertainers schedules.

In charge of daily inventory of liquor/bar and food items with effective loss prevention.

Verified that all required entertainer licenses were met at all times.

Security/Doorman (08/1003 - 12/2003)

In charge of security of clientele and employees.

Successful conflict resolution.

Verified all clients had proof of proper identification.

METLIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES, West Palm Beach, FL 10/2000 - 12/2003

Financial Representative

Successful study and passing exams 215 (Health & Life) and Series 6.

Provide insurance services to clients.

Develop and define qualified leads from book of business and cold calling.

Proven sales techniques with successful closing ability.

Education

Specialiezed Associate Degree - CADD Drafting

New Engalnd Institute of Technology, Mangonia Park, FL

High School Diploma - Coral Park Sr. High School, Miami, FL

References and work experience prior to 1987 will be furnished upon request.

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