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Skokie, IL

• Import espresso/cappuccino machines from Italy to give to businesses in exchange for coffee purchases.
• Oversee daily operations, inclusive of new business development, relationship building, budgeting, operations, vendor negotiations, and stakeholder agreements.

Greater Chicago Area

• Spearheaded sales initiatives for the largest lumberyard and building materials business headquartered in Chicago with $21M+ in annual sales. Highlights include:
• Led and mentored a team of 11 across inside sales, outside sales, estimating, and support departments in delivering exceptional client services.
• Oversaw the development of sales goals, created new customer opportunities, and collaborated with staff to execute targeted sales strategies.
• Cultivated, grew, and maintained relationships with clients, including contractors, developers, remodelers, and high-end homeowners.
• Secured four high-volume accounts in 2017 that are projected to produce $100K-$1M annually.
• Increased company close ratios by 25% as a result of implementing client follow-up

Greater Chicago Area

• Directed purchasing and operations management efforts, maintained records, collaborated with vendors, and ensured the continuous availability of all equipment and supplies. Highlights include:
• Reduced total inventory investment from $1.3M to $1.1M by leading operational efficiencies that better monitored inventory rates.
• Swiftly problem-solved any issues with products or backorders and resolved elevated customer complaints.
• Ensured smooth operations by personally filling any role needed, including dispatching, sales, millshop production, and scheduling.
• Evaluated new product opportunities and new vendor relationships on behalf of the company.
• Negotiated buying programs with vendors.

Greater Chicago Area

• Co-founded and led a startup energy consulting and construction company. Established vendor and banking relationships from scratch. Highlights Include:
• Established vendor and banking relationships from scratch.
• Independently secured the company’s first three sales accounts, thereby maximizing credibility and establishing additional accounts.
• Secured rebates for every job from utility companies and state agencies to dramatically lower the payback period.