Mark Hanson Email and Phone Number

ABOUT• We import & distribute a wide variety of decorative surfacing materials • Ranging from decorative high-pressure laminates and metals to wood veneers, decorative vinyl for thermoformed doors to acrylic panels • ACHIEVEMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES• Collaborated with owner, employees, vendors and logistics on communicating changes to procedures by identifying weaknesses in packaging, order processing, and deliveries to improve efficiencies and increase customer satisfaction • Assisted in identifying inventory levels to ensure timely distribution of materials nationwide, including Canada • Prioritized order processing based on customer demand and critical lead times • Ensured all operations were carried out in an appropriate, cost-effective way by improving operational management systems, processes and best practices • Assisted in inventory planning and overseeing warehouse efficiency, including formulating strategic and operational objectives •

ACHIEVEMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES • Engaged in sales throughout the Eastern half of Iowa • Expanded customer base through ongoing communication in collaboration with city & county engineers • Attended public bid openings to establish operational oversight for specific projects • Followed up for delivery of materials and to gain competitive analysis • Identified needs for underground utility work in both the public & private sectors • Sold concrete pipe, manholes and related structures for sanitary & storm sewer projects • Provided quotes to customers and ensured timely delivery of materials to project sites •

ACHIEVEMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES• Responsible for overseeing all appointments and installation of breathalyzers into vehicles at two different locations (Cedar Rapids and Iowa City) • Managed daily operations, processed DOT paperwork, trained clients on proper usage, created customer invoices, accepted payments and rendered daily deposits • Ordered all necessary supplies and maintained inventory on all equipment •

ACCOMPLISHMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES • Welded steel track rail, on a Traveling Gang, which ran across the state of Iowa • Responsible for meeting or exceeding all FRA and company standards for welding processes as well as on-track safety • Maintained detailed logbooks on welds •

ACCOMPLISHMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES• Ranked among the leading sales producers who was consistently achieving sales objectives while maintaining a zero-error threshold •

ACCOMPLISHMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES• Responsible for managing a 12-state territory selling high-pressure laminates (produced in Israel) • Increased sales from $512K/year to over $1.02 million/year •

ACCOMPLISHMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES• Marketed the company’s insurance and investment plans • Recruited and trained new agents within designated region •