• Delivered innovative solutions for driving business growth and maximizing revenue in alignment with organizational long-term objectives. • Converted prospective leads into clients by developing a comprehensive referral system, follow-up correspondence and offering an exceptional level of client service and experience. • Negotiated sales deals by determining the needs of each client and exchanging information with peers and FSBOs to determine appropriate pricing. • Arranged in-home visits to present real estate offerings and negotiate on the success of a business deal. • Established a track record of cultivating relationships for building a sales pipeline and closing deals.

• Executed strategic leadership for implementing business development processes to generate new business while growing existing clientele. • Lead a team to drive sales and deliver services throughout the sales cycle to expand accounts and grow long-term relationships with clients. • Prepared sales and marketing presentations for negotiating up-sell on existing client accounts while mediating and resolving client-vendor conflicts. • Visited clients to record measurements of doorways and collaborated with installers to ensure customer satisfaction.• Negotiated prices with suppliers and developed key relationships with vendors in the industry.• Improved processes by streamlining consultation time with clients and enhancing business operations.• Averaged 20 in-home consultations weekly; closed an average of 15 sales per week with an average sales of $1,700.

Senior Project Manager, 2005 to 2011• Opened new and remodeled existing big box retailers; opened an average of 8 new stores per year. o Opened all stores on time, within budget, and with zero punch-list itemso In additional to construction planning, also planned travel and accommodation logistics for the work crew. • Planning and directed of a variety of projects identified as critical to new store construction within the retail industry. Led a crew of 75 field technicians while managing project activities related to cost, deliverables, schedule, quality and overall scope. • Prepared quotes and partnered with clients to negotiate deals and submit bids for new work. • Managed procurement of materials for assigned projects, generated purchase orders, tracked deliveries and leased equipment including forklifts, trucks and carts. • Supervised on site team while ensuring workplace health and safety in alignment with company policies and local, regional and federal regulations. • Reduced overall costs by developing and implementing process improvement and quality control initiatives.• Improved operational processes while ensuring the health and safety of all staff. Project Manager, 2004 to 2005 • Executed large scale merchandising resets in alignment with strategic plans and business initiatives. • Served as the primary resource for project reviews and completion and reporting on results. • Evaluated and coordinated schedules, instructions ad plan-o-grams for accuracy and escalated critical issues to Program Manager. • Developed and maintained strong relationships with multiple manufacturers and facilitated smooth communication across project team. • Obtained required close out documents and set photos of completed work. • Demonstrated ability to maintain control of projects and deliver consistency across the project lifecycle.• Displayed high quality project management policies to ensure a superior level of client satisfaction.