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United States

Porto, Portugal

United States

For over 15 years, Rhodes Architectural Stone has worked with architects, designers, installers, builders and their clients, transforming their residential or commercial design aspirations into customised, high quality natural stone solutions. Why? We know our stone and we make sure it’s used in the right environment, first time. And, you’ll enjoy a truly unique stone solution that’s quarried specifically for your project, then skilfully handcrafted with your desired finishes. What really sets us apart is our unique process, blending modern execution and delivery with ancient artisan craftsmanship, plus our high quality aesthetic results. And, when you work with Rhodes Architectural Stone, you are part of the entire journey. We work with you from design to staged onsite delivery, listening to your needs, advising on the best and highest use of stone for the end result you seek, involving you every step of the way. From our product samples, detailed shop drawings and piece lists, to mockups and progress images. What you’ll enjoy is significant time savings, intricate detail and peace of mind that that you project is in the best hands. What’s more, we deliver a complete stone solution to site. All stone pieces are cut to size before shipping, meaning minimal cutting and shaping onsite, reduced stone wastage, reduced installation time and faster completion of your project. Quite simply, with Rhodes Architectural Stone, you’ll enjoy a unique, outstanding project unlike any other

United States

Coordinate sales and service for 90+ distributors in 42 states. Handle training, coaching, and mentoring territory managers, setting goals & budgets, developing and negotiating national accounts, managing production schedules, and resolving production and jobsite challenges in positive fashion. Maintain direct management responsibility for the Southeastern territory. Paving the way for legacy in:• Strategic thought: Solves or prevents major problems that others could not (saving considerable $$ for my companies and business partners)• Sixth sense: Quickly identifies multiple 'win-win' solutions, while mitigating all or most negatives. • Rainmaking: Successfully delivers what others are unwilling or unable to• Extremely savvy negotiation

Atlanta, Ga

Partnered with 44 distributors in 15 states and set goals, budgets, and sales strategies for the Eastern US and Clay Brick division. Trained distributors in architectural techniques and methods necessary to develop structural and veneer projects as well as paving, pool coping and thin brick sales. Developed and performed architectural training seminars on regular basis, providing continuing education credits through AIA. Reputed for: • Revitalization: Turned around future of company by achieving highest margins and average net sales in a waning market• Leadership: Consistently built and nurtured amazing sales teams • Problem solving: Provided creative solutions to unsolvable challenges

Atlanta, Ga

Generated new and repeat business by promoting products and educating customers. • Achieved: Top sales producer, achieving $3.2M• Increased: Personal sales 350%+ after just 1 year in the residential marketFoundational experience: Performed masonry projects consisting of: layout and installation of glass block, cast and natural stone, load bearing walls, and brick veneers for hospitals, schools, hotels, new construction, retrofit, and remodeling. Employers: Barge-Wagner Construction Company, Atlanta GA/Sole Proprietor, Boca Raton, FL/McConnell Masonry, Pompano Beach & Tampa, FL