Recruited to expand and grow business with new and existing builders.Grew from zero to 9.8 million dollars from 2005 through 2007 by negotiated contracts and public bids.Consistently grew revenue and profits in a rapidly changing environment through aggressive cold-calling, persistent follow-up and relationship-focused account management. Interacted with top-level decision maker such as Purchasing Managers, Regional VP's and PA's.Identified and implemented the marketing plan and designed all marketing and on-site materials.

Owned and operated restoration business specializing in minor home repairs, painting and hardscapes.Exemplary customer service resulting in repeat business and referrals.Experience in Operating: Bob Cat loader and excavator, Wacker equipment, and forklift.

Selected to begin start-up Construction Company in Northern California specializing in segmental retaining walls. Grew from zero to 1.2 million dollars in six months through negotiated contracts and public bids.Interacted with top-level decision maker such as engineers, architects, developers, general contractors, city planners and the home owner.Identified and implemented the marketing plan and designed all marketing and on-site materials.

Chosen to oversee the day to day operations of the new Northern California Office specializing in the Keystone segmental retaining wall market.Took revenues from zero to 1.3 million dollars in one year specializing in the Keystone retaining wall system.Interacted with top level decision makers.Responsible for creating business relationships with developers, general contractors and suppliers.Used consultative selling techniques, offering expert advice by attending site visits, estimating, preparation of bid proposals (private and public) and contract negotiations. Responsibilities expanded to project managing within the first three months. This included scheduling, construction, cost controls and public relations resulting in a profit the first year.

Sold and promoted the Keystone segmental retaining wall system to developers, contractors, and local governments through a dealer network.Increased sales dollars in new Central Valley and East Bay territory by an average of 30% per year over a four year period.Interacted with Developers, General Contractors, Suppliers, and the public to establish credibility, build rapport, and create strong working relationships. Conducted presentations, training seminars, and trade shows.

Marketed and sold the Criblock retaining wall system to developers, contractors, municipalities, and the public through negotiated contracts and public/private bids throughout Northern California. Grew sales region from zero to over one million dollars in first year through aggressive cold calling and account management.Oversaw projects from lead generation to completion.Performed site visits, read plans, estimated, prepared bid proposals and contracted Trained new estimators in reading plans, takeoffs, cost estimating and the bid process.