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316 Consulting is a company based on providing knowledge in the Contract Furniture Industry. Including Furniture Sales, Project Management, Commercial Relocation and Installation Coordinator. Bringing a working and practical understanding of the importance in relationship building. It is my personal commitment to provide high levels of customer service to my clients with attention to detail, accountability and bringing value to the strategic planning process.

Greater Chicago Area

316 Consulting is a company based on providing knowledge in the Contract Furniture Industry. Bringing a working and practical understanding of the importance in relationship building.•Furniture Sales, Project Management, Commericial Relocation and Installation Coordinator

Schaumburg, Il

Kayhan, a Best-in-Class and Preferred Haworth dealer, delivers workspace that supports human performance and well-being while driving business results.As a consultant for Kayhan's Project Management Team, I oversee projects for their Northwestern University account. I handle all project management needs for the company at various locations at Northwestern's Chicago and Evanston campuses.

Greater Chicago Area

At Bradford Systems, we solve storage problems. We’re known across America as a leading provider of innovative storage systems, modular casework, information management services, imaging solutions, and asset tracking software. In the end, our real value is helping clients become more efficient—and confident—and secure. Why? Because our experienced storage planners are experts helping our clients find storage solutions that save space, increase productivity, and save money. In the process, we… Show more At Bradford Systems, we solve storage problems. We’re known across America as a leading provider of innovative storage systems, modular casework, information management services, imaging solutions, and asset tracking software. In the end, our real value is helping clients become more efficient—and confident—and secure. Why? Because our experienced storage planners are experts helping our clients find storage solutions that save space, increase productivity, and save money. In the process, we enable them to face the tasks ahead with the absolute assurance that the supplies, documents, artifacts, and materials they need are easy to find, close at hand, safe and secure.If there’s a way for you to work smarter, we’ll make it happen. We have specialized for more than 40 years helping clients become more efficient through better organization. Show less

Building and maintaining a relationship with the A&D community. Conducting Continuing Education presentations for groups of 5-30 people. Establish social media accounts such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, and actively market for the company to our website.• Acting as a liaison in certain projects between the sales rep and the architect• Supporting the A&D community by providing a quick response to their needs (load studies, specifications, budget pricing)• Networking… Show more Building and maintaining a relationship with the A&D community. Conducting Continuing Education presentations for groups of 5-30 people. Establish social media accounts such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, and actively market for the company to our website.• Acting as a liaison in certain projects between the sales rep and the architect• Supporting the A&D community by providing a quick response to their needs (load studies, specifications, budget pricing)• Networking in the community to uncover new business opportunities• Consistently teach the A&D community about our products• Understanding the business focus of the A&D firms and target specific products to that firm• Networking by joining related associations, IIDA member Show less

Establish new business accounts for startup of new company. Development relationships with new business’ for office furniture and furnishings.

Responsible for new account development on sales of office furniture and furnishings. Interface directly with top-level executives, negotiate high dollar contracts and coordinate implementation of sales.

Responsible for new account development on sales of office furniture and furnishings. Interface directly with top-level executives, negotiate high dollar contracts and coordinate implementation of sales. Key AchievementsProduced 1.5 million in sales. Obtain Sales growth as a new Kimball Select dealership in Chicago. Learning entire Kimball line of furniture with training classes and seminars. Building and developing relationships with Architect & Design… Show more Responsible for new account development on sales of office furniture and furnishings. Interface directly with top-level executives, negotiate high dollar contracts and coordinate implementation of sales. Key AchievementsProduced 1.5 million in sales. Obtain Sales growth as a new Kimball Select dealership in Chicago. Learning entire Kimball line of furniture with training classes and seminars. Building and developing relationships with Architect & Design community.Formulate strategic business action plans to ensure achievement of sales goals.Maintain a high level of customer service while working on key accounts.; Partnered with Supply Colleagues: focused effort on more effective and frequent outreach to general line colleagues and management. Increased visibility with branch location general line sales team for the purpose of gaining furniture sales leads and establishing credibility as their business partner. Key Achievements2006 generated 35% of new business with a 24% gross profit. 2007 achieved targeted goal of 1.4 million.Responsible for developing a start up Contract Furniture Division for the Chicago land area.Interviewed and established vendors, installation companies and furniture movers. Trained Office Products Sales Representatives on furniture product knowledge and selling skills.Analyze market and develop strategies for marketing programs. Show less

We’re a full-service, national office furniture dealership you can turn to for all your comprehensive workspace needs. As the only national dealership in the office furniture industry, we can contract with the top furniture manufacturers — and give you individual attention through more than 350 local service representatives.

Developed relationships with corporate clientele and Office Product Sales reps. Provided timely guidance to help others strengthen product knowledge to accomplish the closing of sales. Developed presentations standards.Key AchievementsWon Intercircle award two years in a row far exceeding gross profit margins. Over 157% of goal in 2004 and 123% in 2003.Received several letters and awards of appreciation for outstanding performance from managements and clients

Responsible for working with team of Office Product Representatives to develop new furniture business and grow existing business.Nurture and established relationships by maintaining contacts and servicing accounts frequently.Prepare layouts, bids and proposals for presentation to customers.Coordination of assembly, delivery and installation of clients’ furniture.Developed beneficial relationships with customers, which in turn led to the award of several million-dollar furniture… Show more Responsible for working with team of Office Product Representatives to develop new furniture business and grow existing business.Nurture and established relationships by maintaining contacts and servicing accounts frequently.Prepare layouts, bids and proposals for presentation to customers.Coordination of assembly, delivery and installation of clients’ furniture.Developed beneficial relationships with customers, which in turn led to the award of several million-dollar furniture accounts.; Managed internal relocation of associates. Planned, coordinated and scheduled voice/data, maintenance, cleaning, furniture installation and movers for all of the locations throughout the country.Key AchievementsCompleted major project to relocate over 150 associates to off-site facility within budget and on time. With no down time to associates.Developed a standard office furniture specifications program, which is implemented at all Boise locations. Reducing cost and cycle time.In charge of contracts for facilities services, office cleaning, carpet cleaning, plant maintenance, audiovisual equipment and copiers. Managed installation of furniture by: soliciting bids, awarding and writing contracts, preparing purchase orders, scheduling service and completion of punch list and approving invoices. Show less

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