Arthur Merdinian Email & Phone Number

St. Louis, Mo, Us

Greater St. Louis Area

I collaborate through the planning process and develop unique and innovative design/build solutions, that raise the bar for how homeowners experience remodeling.

Greater St. Louis Area

As a Senior Account Manager for Pella Windows & Doors I developed long-term mutually beneficial relationships with builders, general contractors, sub contractors, architects, trade organizations and consumer clients.

Greater St. Louis Area

Greater St. Louis Area

Project Manager for the Missouri Baptist Medical Center West Pavilion Fit-Out. Managed submittal and RFI process throughout, while maintaining client and subcontractor relationships to ensure project quality and on time delivery. • Maximized relationships and referrals• Provided quality control measures to insure customer satisfaction and maximize future project potential• Regularly interacted directly with senior staff, Architect, consultants, all sub-contractors, and hospital staff

Olivette, Mo

I am honored to have served the residents of Olivette as the Mayor and a City Council Member.

Greater St. Louis Area

Managed and quickly improved results in assigned territory through the development of processes and procedures resulting in increased sales volume and bottom-line profitability. • Promoted from local accounts rep to key accounts based on quickly mastering product line and performance• Continuously met and exceeded increased sales quotas• Worked with management to develop new programs and product offerings

Greater St. Louis Area

Consolidated Design & Construction Group is a nationally recognized award-winning remodeling firm. I Managed $2.6M company budget including accounts payable and receivable. .• Developed and worked proactively in identifying sales prospects, courting, and closing• Worked closely with public relations firm to increase brand awareness through social media and press appearances• Networked in Chambers of Commerce, Business Network International, and within my community to cultivate referral relationships and find project opportunities

Greater St. Louis Area

Boland-Merdinian Group provided architectural design & construction services. Developed solid and reliable relationships with sub-contractors resulting on 96% on-time delivery and consistent quality control. Offered creative solutions, exceptional design, and architectural expertise that consistently exceeded clients’ expectations.I was involved in all aspects of managing client relationships, closing sales, supervising multiple projects, communicating with other professionals, project management and budgeting.• Project Architect for 50+ projects per year, increasing company revenue by at least 20% for eight straight years• Directed and coordinated personnel to ensure project progress and maintained schedules and budgets• Increased individual project size by 600% to $1.8 million• Persuasive and effective negotiator with clients, municipalities, and general contractors

Greater St. Louis Area

• Worked with local banks to secure over $4 million in company and project financing• Increased individual project size by 600% to $1.8 million• Successfully prospected at all levels by, cold calling, maintaining existing client relationships, and being active in community and industry associations• Presented projects to Clients, municipalities and investors with oral, written and graphic components• Managed construction projects from estimating to on-site supervision and post occupancy evaluations

Greater St. Louis Area

Pyramid Architects successfully delivered increasingly challenging architecture projects for diverse clients. The firm offered a broad range of practice from consulting roles to full-service project delivery. I developed and led the start-up of Pyramid Architects as a profitable independent entity of Pyramid Construction. Business development and revenue rainmaker.• Projected $750,000 in sales for 2001 and had $350,000 signed by March• Increased office staff from three to ten employees in 12 months while increasing annual revenue by 300%• Senior Project Architect on multiple historic renovations including commercial and residential projects• Managed and directed 3 project architects and 7 intern architects

St. Louis district sales manager for a national Internet based new home listing service. Made presentations to local homebuilders and real estate agents. Once under contract coordinated development of web pages and data collection. Worked with the local Home Builders Association to educate members on the benefits of advertising on the Internet. Fulfilled customer service responsibilities for subscribing builders.

Greater St. Louis Area

Served as liaison between sales team, corporate office, field team, subcontractors and suppliers. Developed internal procedures, managed production of construction documents, and served as the contact person for all municipalities, zoning approvals and permits.• Led the sales efforts through sales strategy and implementation plan• Responsible for the production of contract and production documents for 60+ housing starts per year• Developed multiple internal systems for use by staff for effective and efficient execution of all aspects of a sale

Greater St. Louis Area

Interacted directly with clients to provide design guidance and sell projects. Directed multiple projects including sales, scheduling, budgets, design coordination, administration of contracts and field supervision.

M. Arch., Architecture

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Architecture

College/University Preparatory And Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program