Gig Y. Houston
Dayton, Ohio **417
Cell: 937-***-****
***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a Sales Engineer/Account Manager or Sales Manager
with a growing company
that can best utilize my vast array of Technical Engineering, Sales and
Managerial Skills.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
20 years of effective Engineering, Technical and Sales Management
experience
6 years of experience concentrated in Industrial Sales
Developed Marketing Plan and trained 10 Sales Representatives to duplicate
selling techniques
Demonstrated talent in problem solving, product knowledge and presentations
Established and managed a successful real estate investment business
Consulted with Engineers, Executives and Managers to meet Customer Needs
EXPERIENCE
Independent Contractor/Energy Management Consultant, 6/2012-Present:
GEMS Corporation Dayton, OH
Manage a multi-state territory calling on Industrial, Commercial and
Institutional client to analyze customer utility bill usage data & Tariffs,
HVAC Building Automated Systems (BAS). Negotiates with electricity and
natural gas suppliers. Interfaced with Owners, C-level Executives,
Engineers, Plant Managers, Buyers, and HVAC Contractors. Prepared Energy
Management Assessments, surveyed customer mechanical needs during site walk-
thru; prepared/presented client proposals. Up to 30 cold-calls per day;
100% Hunter's/Pay for Performance Sales Position.
HVAC Controls/Energy Management Consultant, 11/2011-6/2012:
Automated Solutions Group, LTD Dayton, OH
Managed a multi-state territory calling on Industrial, Commercial and
Institutional clients to promote and sell HVAC Building Automated Systems
(BAS). Interfaced with Owners, C-level Executives, Engineers, Plant
Managers, Buyers, and HVAC Contractors; generated 85% leads, prospected for
new business through cold- calling. Prepared Energy Management Assessments
through Building Advice, surveyed customer mechanical needs during site
walk-thru; prepared/presented client proposals. 6% cold-call to appointment
setting rate.
Up to 30 cold-calls per day; 100% Hunter's Sales Position.
Part-Owner/ Sales Manager, 2000-2011:
Distressed Housing Consulting Company Canal Winchester, OH
Operated a $10 Million Real Estate Business. Consulted Investors how to
purchase, rehab, manage and
resale multiple properties, Responsible for acquiring multiple investment
properties from banks.
Increased Sales by 150% in a one year period, Responsible for over $3MM
in Personal Sales Profits. Interviewed, trained, placed and supervised 15
employees, Completed contracts, generated sales, paid
debts and payroll for business. Managed 65+ Residential Homes (1-4 Units)
at one time. Supervised as
well as assisted in the maintenance and installation of electrical wiring,
HVAC, water heaters, and
plumbing systems.
Sales Engineer/Account Manager, 1998-2000:
Rexnord Corporation-Stearns Milwaukee, WI (Dayton, OH Territory)
Managed a multi-city territory calling on Distributors and end users to
specify, promote and sell Power Transmission Systems for Electro-Mechanical
Conveyors. Interfaced with engineers and buyers,
generated leads, prospect for new business, and closed existing
contracts, supporting an already existing
base of business. 130% above quota every Quarter, Responsible for over
$2MM in sales,
Increased sales from $5MM to $7MM.
Inside Sales, Technical Support Group, 1996-1998:
Rittal Corporation Urbana, OH
Provided phone and on-site technical support to engineers for electrical
and electronic enclosures,
climate control and standardized power distribution products. Called on
customers such as Honeywell,
Johnson Controls, Altech Corp., ect., to coordinate and design special PLC
and Building Automation
Control Systems (BAS).
Electrical Engineering Designer, 1993-1995:
Allegheny Power, Potomac Edison Division Frederick, MD
Responsible for development, preparation, checking and/or coordination of
designs, design drawings,
and other documents required for residential and commercial electrical
systems, or components in
accordance with applicable codes and standards. Responsible for preparing
and overseeing electrical
power system design including single line diagrams, elementary and wiring
diagrams, layout and
circuitry design. AUTOCAD.
Telecommunications Terminal Device Technician 29J, 1989-1992:
United States Army, Ft. Richie, MD
Installed, configured, operated, aligned, conducted performance tests, and
performed unit and direct
support maintenance on satellite communications equipment and associated
devices, changed and
maintained encryption devises. TOP SECRET Security Clearance. VETERAN,
Honorable Discharge
EDUCATION
A.S., Electrical Engineering Technology, Graduated High Honors
Hagerstown Junior College, Hagerstown, MD
B.S., Marketing, 2013
Franklin University, Columbus, OH
CERTIFICATIONS
HVAC Fundamentals Certificate, 2011, Building Advice Sales Accelerator,
2011, Trend Controls 963 Training, 2011, Excel 2011, Windows Vista, 2007,
Traders International Certificate 2009, AutoCAD, PowerPoint, (29Y) Satcom
Systems Repairer Certificate, 1989
ACCOLADES AND INVOLVEMENTS
National Society of Black Engineers(NSBE), National Honor Society, Big
Brothers Program
National Soldier of the Year, US ARMY, 1991,
Volunteer: Tutor Training Workshop in Basic Literacy - G.E.D.