Experience

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  Southern paint & supply

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1999

  • Worked the paint counter assisting customers with matching colors and selecting the right finish• Processed customer orders and advised customers on purchasing painting supplies • Worked in the art department helping customers select the right supplies for their projects

  • Customer Service Representative

    Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  • Art Department Associate

    Jan 1996 - Jan 1997
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  Southern paint and supply

  Jan 1999 - Nov 2003

  Outside sales representative

  • Worked closely with builders, condominium and apartment complex managers, and individual consumers to sell products, write specifications, and create estimates for painting and construction services• Grew client relationships by visiting current and potential customers to demonstrate products and offer advice• Brought in 20 new accounts between 2000 and 2003• Attended trade shows to promote the company and demonstrate products

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  Coastal construction products

  Dec 2003 - Jun 2017

  Outside sales representative

  • Worked with contractors, engineers, architects, interior designers, homeowners, and business owners to sell building supplies that met their needs • Assisted with growing sales from $225k in 2003 to $2.75M in 2016• Cold called prospective clients and pursued sales leads in North East and Central Florida• Created relationships, learned about business needs, demonstrated products, and took measurements• Utilized Excel to outline prices per unit and complete estimates for material costs• Made follow up phone calls to answer questions, discuss estimates, and close sales• Worked closely with specifiers to help them develop their specs and select the correct materials• Visited key clients to maintain strong relationships and grow existing business • Consistently grew business a minimum of 10% per year• Served as a technical expert for clients who relied on expertise and recommendations to make product decisions • Partnered with different manufacturers and held instructional classes for clients to educate them on product features, benefits, and usage• Attended trade shows to promote the company and demonstrate products and services Show less

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  High rise consulting services

  Jul 2017 - now

  Consultant

  • Inspect cracks in wall surfaces, paint, and sealants for customers in North and Central Florida • Make recommendations to help customers take appropriate steps to fix issues found during inspections