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New Britain, Connecticut, United States

STANLEY Access Technologies manufactures state-of-the-art automatic slide doors for industrial, commercial, healthcare, and retail use. We also perform repairs and maintenance on all brands of automatic doors. You will find our aesthetically pleasing, easy to customize, durable automatic sliding doors automatic sliding doors throughout North America and Europe in a wide variety of applications.In my role I am responsible for the service and installation of Stanley Access Technologies suite of entrance automation products throughout New England.

Plainville, Connecticut, United States

Loureiro Contractors was formed by Loureiro as a wholly-owned subsidiary to provide our clients the opportunity to experience the benefits of a single source of design and construction services from a truly integrated service provider. Loureiro Contractors has a broad range of experience in infrastructure development, environmental remediation, and demolition. Our in-house capabilities include site work, concrete construction, roadways, bridges, earth retaining systems, underground utilities, dam repair and replacement, UST removal and replacement, and soil, groundwater and sediment remediation. Additionally, we can act as general contractor for a wide variety of construction projects, including small building construction, wastewater treatment plant upgrades, wastewater pumping stations, and a variety of manufacturing process systems.

Hartford Ct

Effectively leveraged the current supply vs. demand dynamic of the construction industry to establish high sales growth. Displayed professionalism and determination, creating a sales culture of honesty and accountability: Began my career with Tradesmen opening and establishing a new office. In the Spring of 2018 I moves to a new office, that was struggling to launch a turn around. Existing Office Turn around:• Operations – Identified specific KPI’s that the office was missing and through re-training and accountability have returned operations to within acceptable levels.• Budget – May 2018 office was behind annual budget by $ 393K, by year end I will have exceeded annual budget by $600K • Sales - Implemented weekly sales, planning, and negotiation training, growing weekly sales from $40k per week in May to over $150k per week in December. • Operating income – By implementing best practices and better client negotiating, I improved operating income from: January- May of 2018, office averaged -4%, from June – December average = 13.5% and growing• Field Staff – increased field staff from 40 in May to over 100 in December.• Culture – By holding staff accountable, training, and celebrating success I have changed the office culture to one of friendly competition, teamwork, and success. New Office Launch:• Generated over $1.4mm in first year sales by implementing company best practices, holding sales team accountable, and optimizing operational procedures. • Exceeded First year sales goal by nearly 25%.• Delivered consistent gross profit above 28%, and net operating income of over 16% by aggressively selling value vs price and minimizing office expenses and waste.• Obtained office profitability within first six months of opening. • Established relationships with area GC’s and sub-contractors, building a broad book of business. • Continually trained and mentored office staff, honing their skills and implementing new tactics.

Canton Ct

• Founded a construction company based on transparency, craftsmanship, and total client satisfaction. • Successful completion of many residential, small commercial, and municipal projects. • Delivered new custom homes, managing change orders while maintaining schedules and profitability. • Maintained meticulous records and accounting, eliminating errors. • Upheld strict standards ensuring customer service. • Implemented new techniques and products to remain competitive and stay ahead of code changes.• Negotiated options and terms for land acquisition.• Created a team of skilled sub-contractors, delivering new homes on time and within budget.• Conducted market analysis and created marketing materials to bring new homes to market. • Planned and designed homes based on market conditions and extensive research.

Canton, Ct, West Hartford, Ct

Results-driven high-energy professional with an outstanding record of accomplishments in expanding business and increasing earnings. Successfully negotiates profitable terms and contracts and creates and manages budgets. Attracts, motivates, and coaches team members by leading with transparency and excellent communication skills. Maximizes returns by diligently analyzing operational trends. Specific competencies include:Responsible for strategic decisions, anticipating and in response to market trends, that have a direct impact on the success of a small business. Maximized profits by leveraging financial and human capital, while creating an atmosphere of exemplary customer service. Managed all daily activities of a 2 location retail store.•Led company and its employees through a financial restructuring, retaining all employees and sales continuity, and produced a company that emerged stronger and with significantly reduced overhead.•Increased gross sales $200K+ by opening a 2nd location after extensive due diligence on market conditions.•Created and implemented booking and budgeting systems and accounting processes, significantly improving accuracy and preventing issues.•Developed business plan, and solicited terms for a refinance of existing mortgage and LOC, reducing those expenses 37%.•Negotiated with vendors and established 30 day terms, increasing cash flow, and allowing for strategic purchasing.•Re-negotiated building lease mid-term, creating 30% savings on rental expenses.•Increased overall gross margin 1.2% by applying improved terms and obtaining additional working capital to increase inventory and upgrade equipment.•Developed and managed new marketing campaigns, achieved over 2.5% response rate to outside prospects.•Maintained competitive 30% margins by studying market trends, pricing structures, and effectively managing product mix.

Canton, Ct

• Increased average ticket by more than $4.00 by implementing new marketing and merchandising tactics.• Ensured consistency of excellent service by creating task checklist job aids and processes, as well as peer and customer driven recognition program.• Initiated the construction of a new retail location, spearheading the operation from negotiating the initial lease to demolition and total remodeling of a 23,000 square foot space. Delivered project 30 days ahead of schedule and under budget by more than $150,000.• Built custom designed fixtures to differentiate the retail space from its competition.• Scheduled and managed grand opening events.

Rochester, Ny

• Created systems to manage documents and correspondence eliminating virtually all errors. • Managed all change orders, on average negotiating them down over 10%.• Initiated change directives, both from owner and from brand manager reducing cost, increasing value, and upholding schedule.• Took on all secretarial responsibilities relieving the company from having to hire an additional employee, adding to the overall profit of the company. • Upheld Benderson’s safety record with no incidents.