Millwork Specialist - Vendor/Manufacture Field Representative

RAMIN NORMAN GEISLER

**** ***** **** . ******, ** 28110

SUMMARY:

With 19 years of experience in the construction industry, both direct and on the retail side, I have developed a strong knowledge industry products, tools, and equipment, as well as inventory control retail/contractor relations, and customer service. I have been commended by employers for this strong knowledge and for my strengths in client satisfaction.

EXPERIENCE:

Millwork specialist Representative, The Home Depot (2006 - present)

Work with contractors and individual clients to determine their needs and select the right products.Manage all orders for custom doors and window and track status of those orders. Responsible for maintaining many of our vendor relationships. Participate in any offered training that furthers my skills and product knowledge. Commended on numerous occasions by management for my efficiency and the quality of my customer service.

Field Sales Representative, Unique Home Designs (2005-2006)

Developed and managed NC/SC territory for this manufacturer of high-end security doors and related

Products. Routinely visited stores to conduct PK training and millwork classes for store personnel.

Interfaced with store management and floor personnel, conducted sales events, participated in store

openings and promotions. Interacted with technical and sales management personnel to resolve

complaints or coordinate service. Tracked competitor pricing, shelf presence, and distribution and advised

Senior management. Recommended merchandising and pricing techniques to gain market share.

Monitored sales activity, prepared sales/marketing reports, etc Recruited and trained additional personnel

as the territory grew. When necessary, I served as an installer for our products. During my tenure, territory sales increased 200% The position was eliminated after the company refocused sales and marketing

efforts to the West Coast and withdrew from the southeastern United States.

Millwork Specialist Representative, The Home Depot (1992-2005)

Worked with contractors and individual clients to determine their needs and select the right products.

Managed all orders for custom doors and windows and tracked status of those orders. Responsible for

maintaining many of our vendor relationship. Participated in any offered training that furthered my skills

and product knowledge. Commended on numerous occasions by management for my efficiency and the

quality of my customer service.

Foreman, Rick Bozorgi Contracting, Inc. (1987-1992) Responsible for overseeing home construction projects, monitoring safety regulations and compliance, ordering of materials and equipment, etc. Supervised 30 employees. Managed work schedule and

scheduling of subcontractors.

Anti-Submarine Warfare Specialist, United States Navy (1983-1987).

Tracked ballistic missile submarines and conducted anti-submarine warfare exercises as part of a PC-s

Orion aircrew. Honorably discharged.

EDUCATION: Del Campo High School, Fair Oaks, CA (1982)

SPECIAL SKILLS/TALENTS:

.Strong relationship management and conflict resolution skills.

.Excellent knowledge of a broad range of construction and home improvement industry products, tools, and

equipment.

.Desire to increase knowledge and skills and a willingness to take accept any training or class that will increase both.

.Millwork 101/102/103 certified, East and West Coast.

.In addition to previous supervisory experience, I have had additional supervisory training and management

training courses. Have also received diversity training.

References Upon Request

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