Sales Manager for Greater Birmingham RegionEstablished relationships with major General Contractors both at the on-site, Superintendent and Corporate levelsCold calling on sites from chain restaurant remodels to new construction buildings for UAB (Science & Engineering), as well as, the new production facility for Smucker’s Responsible for revenue generation and business growth for the Birmingham, AL BranchMaintained customer relations and mitigated risk on construction sites and at branch level Oversaw recruitment efforts Communicated and addressed quality assurance & safety concerns Completed Sales reporting for BirminghamConducted on-site Safety Meetings for prestigious General Contractors in front of large scale construction crews (80+ attendees) (Sub-Contractors, Tower Crane Operators, Senior & Assistant Superintendents, Project Managers, Project Engineers, Safety Managers)Worked to create quality opportunities for second chance employees that enabled them to turn their lives around and build an exceptional livelihood for themselves and their Families

Hard line Account Manager - Commercial Flooring Sector - dedicated to continued growth, support and maintenance of Clientele throughout the Southwestern Ontario RegionResponsible for the most expansive region across OntarioWorked in a fast-paced environment governed by the principles of Construction Tendering and Project Management Dedicated to the quality, efficiency and after sales support of all projects & commercial installations (small & large scale 3,000 sq. ft. - 500,000 sq. ft. +)Increased Customer Retention Rate for new and pre-existing Clientele

Oversaw custom testing as well as certification of electrical products, ensured alignment with end-product standards, maximized quality assurance, and drove regulatory compliance. Steered marketing strategy, negotiated logistics with service providers, and managed projects.● Secured Canadian Armed Forces R&D projects.● Delivered 200% sales growth in very competitive Ontario market.

Spearheaded strategic planning, attended board of directors meetings, and administered convention budget. Secured corporate sponsorships and performed public speaking engagements during convention.● Acted as Committee Chair of 2014 IAEI Convention in Niagara-On-The-Lake.● Chaired and collaborated with a wonderful Team to plan and organize a successful Annual General Meeting for International Association of Electrical Inspectors.● Conducted public speaking engagements in front of over 300 attendees.

Administered portfolio of special inspection services to CSA-SPE-1000-13 and testing/certification of building products, specifically fenestration products. Collaborated with Management Teams as well as Engineers and Purchasing Managers, assessed business objectives, and delivered tailored solutions. Liaised directly with clients, ensured great level of customer service was being delivered, and boosted customer experience. Carried out market research, analyzed customer feedback, and identified opportunities for improvement. Attended trade shows, as well as, networking events and fostered client relationships.● Generated $1.2M in sales year over year with revenue growth of 110%● Reintroduced Miami Dade Hurricane impact testing for Windows to our test facility after 15 year hiatus