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Houston, Texas, United States

Solely responsible and held accountable for the timely completion, cost control and the health and safety compliance of their assigned projects. In addition responsible for ensuring that the projects are constructed in accordance with the plans, specifications.

Greater Chicago Area

• Naperville & Lisle, ILSuccessfully launched eight profitable brick and mortar technology related locations, managing 17 employees over a fourteen year period
• Created B2B sales campaign via innovative digital marketing techniques achieving over $600,000 in annual sales from acquired accounts
• Slashed cost of Goods by $155,000 annually over a three year period by effectively re-negotiating pricing with vendors
• Increased overall store sales by 29% and slashed Payroll liabilities by 49% hence, increasing production efficiency with added processes during downtime
• Developed, maintained and handled new business relationships with the wholesalers’, retailers, destination management companies, and travel agencies

Naperville, IL

• Successfully handled the administration and operations of the company, conceptualizing and implementing market strategy and achieving operational targets through business planning;
• Provided first class customer service that increased client satisfaction rate, clients' base and referrals services by 99%.
• Monitored and updated the company software/database in collaboration with the Product Department and Sr. Recruiters, and improved system performance.
• Worked with a cross-functional, geographically diverse team; and established and maintained excellent relationships within the industry and suppliers abroad.
• Consistently supported a portfolio of high volume accounts, provided monthly forecast and analysis, and implemented operations strategies.

Wheaton, IL

• Chicago, Wheaton and Downers Grove, IL Effectively managed various responsibilities including business and market development, market research and planning, strategic direction for promotions and advertising.
• Effectively handled all aspects of operations, including customer service, B2B commercial and retail sales, purchasing, marketing/advertising, accounting, budgets and forecasts, employee hiring, training and.
• Successfully managed all B2B customers’ accounts for the two locations, driving sales through innovative efforts such as professional networking, interfacing with local business leaders through Chamber of Commerce.
• Increased B2B sales by 37 % from 2009 to 2012 from networking and establishing relationships with local chamber of commerce members and local business owners.
• Created sales and product knowledge presentations for various target markets, along with establishing and developing marketing strategies.
• Successfully lowered cost of goods year over year through effective vendor negotiations saving as much as $32,000 between 2011 and 2013

Master'S Degree, Business, Mba, Concentration In Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Pmp Certification, In Progress March 2019, Project Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General