Andrew Diaz

Experience

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  Makita U.S.A., Inc.

  Jun 2006 - Jan 2012

  ● Managed West Los Angeles (second largest) territory, increasing sales from $1.2-$2M in first year.● Demonstrate products on active job sites with foreman’s and tool crib managers to encourage them to purchase with key retailers. Understanding the construction environment and how to provide useful support to key decision makers.● Converting retail owners away from competition by means of significant purchase orders at trade shows/special events by negotiating special pricing, marketing POP, and customized support channels.● Closing exclusive contracts and developing relationships with top retailers to understand unique service needs and training their staff daily on product benefits.● Presenting Microsoft excel monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to VP of sales and marketing. Giving product feedback and recognizing opportunities and threats in the marketplace. Show less

  • Outside Sales Representative

    Mar 2010 - Jan 2012

  • Customer Service/Inside Sales

    Jun 2006 - Mar 2010
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  Baker Commodities Inc.

  Sept 2015 - Dec 2017

  Procurement Assistant

  ● Prepare and review service agreements and contracts with the legal department to renew or establish services.● Daily preparation of billing and volume reports for the accounting department.● Created standard operating procedures (SOP’s) for subcontractors to meet quality operational standards.● Collaborating with Safety Director to fulfill certificate of insurance requests (COI) and other special insurance requirementsfrom property managers and tenants.● Scheduling of regular and emergency services with tenants, contractors, and property management. Show less

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  One More Time, Inc.

  Jan 2018 - now

  ●Overseeing and coordinating scheduling of 25+ drivers in CA, AZ, & OR while maintaining company compliance with DOTregulations. This includes organizing driver DQ files, truck maintenance records, accident reports, and injury paperwork.● Led training of drivers and office staff on quarterly and annual basis. Topics such as: driver safety, standard operatingprocedures, office responsibilities, and customer relations to name a few.● Purchasing and estimating jobsite supplies such as pipe, hardware, heating cable, and power tools to ensure drivers andtechnicians are prepared at job sites.● Collaborating with contractors and city inspectors by reviewing blueprints of construction sites to meet agreed upon scope ofwork and standards.● Created company directory of mechanics, tow trucks, pressure washers to assist drivers who work in remote locations.● Negotiating with vendors to obtain best price, availability, and delivery expectations for inventory management.● Daily scheduling of driver routes using Verizon Telogis Workplan to meet the client agreed upon deliverables.● Analyze driver payroll and expenses to ensure company policies and budgets are being met. Show less ● Creating and reviewing service contracts with large corporate restaurant chains and franchise groups.● Negotiating contract terms such as: equipment options, rebate payment structure, and length of service.● Analyzing job sites with contractors/technicians for future pipe and tank installations.● Increased customer base by 15% in Yuma and San Diego market with focus on Hispanic Markets.● Created company marketing & branding via social media and print advertising.● Converted potential leads at national trade shows and franchisee conventions into contracted clients. Show less

  • Route Manager

    Feb 2019 - now

  • Account Manager

    Jan 2018 - Feb 2019