Building Materials & Construction Consultants

High level business planning Proactively identifies new ways to create value through business process improvements and technology enhancementsUnderstands technical implications of solutions and able to communicate change management implications, testing, and training requirements back to impacted stakeholdersCapacity to understand and anticipate large-scale, complex challenges within domain (including risk, dependencies, timelines, scope, etc.)Financial analysis and guidance to facilitate and direct the decision-making process of senior management teamDesign and facilitate new system initiatives related to the financial and footprint growth of the organizationFoster teamwork and collaboration amongst different departments and workgroupsUtilizes emotional intelligence and communication skills to influence and drive change across respective department workgroupsBuild, develop and manage outside sales teamOversee day-to-day sales operations of lead generation and closingHold weekly sales training meetingsResponsible for exceeding my own personal sales goals within NC and TN

Sales, Training, & Support for professionals specializing in windows, siding, roofing, & associated building products. Having spent much of my career in the field lends itself to understanding the challenges faced by builders and contractors in their efforts to profitably grow their businesses.

My focus is to provide superior service, support, & technical expertise/training for dealers, distributors, builders, remodelers, & homeowners throughout the Carolinas, Tennessee and Virginia. My 20+ years on "the other side of the counter" provides terrific insight and an inherent understanding of your needs....as window and door customers in the 21st Century.My job is to find creative ways to help grow your brand and profitability!

• Creation & Management of Training Manual & Business Systems • Created Stream-lined Solutions in Inventory Control • Project Management: Lead team in company expansion to multiple locations, including site negotiation, staffing & training at all levels• Managed a Collective Team of 48 with 4 Direct Reports• Increased Brand Name Credibility & Awareness

Stoneridge Renovations & Remodeling specializes in offering energy efficient windows, doors and other building products as well as installation services to consumers, builders and architects in Western North Carolina. ● Vendor management-vinyl/composite, wood windows , interior/exterior doors and awnings● Market research and analysis● Recruiting and training installation crew● Prepared and managed marketing budgets● Sales Project management with blueprint familiarity● Development/implemented extensive marketing strategies● Retail/wholesale sales of windows, doors and awning product lines to consumers and builders

1991 (Purchased company) to 2010As owner of Kendall Windows & Doors, I was responsible for the general, operational, and financial management of the business with direct reports including GM. Within this role I developed and effectively implemented Vision and Strategic Divisions (SBU's). I also demonstrated success driven growth in targeted markets through implementation of key strategies, including detailed analysis of financial data specific to industry. In this role I was able to increase revenues and profitability in excess of 500%.● Adept at communicating with other management, vendors, and internal departments.● Vendor management-vinyl/composite, wood window vendors, interior/exterior doors & awnings● Product development & implementation● Prepared and managed marketing budgets● Coordination of departments and strategies● Project management with blueprint familiarity ● Recruiting and staff development/retention programs● Development/implemented extensive marketing strategies● Leadership and direction to multiple locations/departments● Payroll management across multiple locations/departments● Increased revenues and profitability nearly four-fold in a five year period● Retail/wholesale sales experience of windows, doors and awning systems to consumers, builders and architects