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Ada, Mi, Us

Real Estate Development, Construction & Property Management

Ada, Mi, Us

Glenview, Il, Us

Title: Poking the 800-pound GorillaAt 22 years old, I knew I'd branch off and start my own company(ies) someday. When this opportunity came along, I jumped in with both feet. The position:A chance to work in a business start-up inside of a Fortune 150 company. Between a few colleagues (now great friends) and myself, we were tasked to create a business unit to compete with Simpson Strong Tie (800-pound gorilla). From my point of view, "what a great opportunity to build a business against tough competition, without ME having to raise the capital!". As we brought product to market, set up distribution, worked on conversions with key lumber dealers, and generated interest with remodelers, builders, and architects, I quickly realized that "tough" was an understatement. Story #1: The only time I've been to Long Island... I encountered 3 different Simpson Strong Tie representatives simply conducting sales calls with a distribution partner. Yours Truly accounted for the ITW BCG Hardware "Sales Force" so you can imagine my bewilderment. Regardless, I think it's pretty damn cool waking up every morning to face the 800-pound gorilla. Story #2: Figuring out your calling...My boss and I are traveling home after a week full of "strategic" meetings, market assessments, and general sales calls. We've been traveling more than an NBA player. Needless to say, we are exhausted and our wins (we did have some I promise) came few and far between. Stuck in the airport on a delayed connection, I look at my boss (now friend) and said... "If we can do this, we can run our own companies". He chuckled and I remained quiet. It was blatantly obvious where he belonged.. running a successful lumber company. As his employee, I felt the need to tell him that:)Fast forward a few years later... he's running a successful lumberyard.In October of 2013, I moved on from ITW BCG Hardware to build 21 Handshake. I'm grateful to the life-long relationship and awesome experiences.

Saint Louis, Missouri, Us

Recruited out of college to establish support and create growth with a underperforming National Account customers. This corporate position is dedicated to the management and expansion of the national customer base. I consistently developed relationships, created customized dealer programs and incentives, and expand branch and corporate interaction. As a part of the National Accounts Team that directly manage 40% of the company total sales, I worked strategically with vendors, co-workers, and customers to strengthen the National Account opportunity for each Huttig location.Accomplishments:*Strengthened respective National Account relationships through successful corporate, regional, and branch level interaction.*Consistently grew National Account market share and sales in multiple down markets.*Grew 2009 National Account sales (by 3%) while Huttig total sales dropped 32%.*Continually heightened National Account responsibility year over year; ending with an account responsibility exceeding $25 million of annualized sales. *Received highest marks from V.P. and Senior Director of National Accounts on multiple performance reviews.

Irvine, Ca, Us

Recruited, hired, trained college students how to build/grow a business from the ground up.

Ba, Finance

Mba, Entrepreneurship

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