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Dunedin, Florida, United States

Dunedin, Florida, United States

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Hard work and dedication are key attributes that have allowed me to successfully deliver in the following business areas: Sales, Technical, Operations Manager, New Business Developer, Mentor and Coach to other professionals in these fields. A review of my credentials would confirm outstanding leadership performance, developed high performing teams and individuals to exceed professional and personal expectations. This is achieved by going the extra mile to help you and your company attain goals and objectives to hand. A great work ethic, and outstanding ability in building and maintaining positive relationships with customers and colleagues at all levels of the organization leading to exceed sales and performance goals on time and with financial efficiency. Expert at developing and implementing successful business operations within constantly changing environment through strong management and motivational skills: maximizing potential to attain corporate objectives. With outstanding communication skills, strong decision making, and multitasking capabilities can demonstrate success in developing, executing, and improving processes to ensure greater company efficiency and productivity. Couple these key attributes with outstanding customer service and problem solving skills allow me to proactively meet or exceed personal or company expectations. I can help you and your team develop sustained and profitable growth. As a hands on manager leading by example, and possess the ability to relate with people in all situations, these skills are particularly important in a sales environment, where strong relationships with customers across North America have been developed. Determination, lead by example, and professional integrity flows through my work, which would allow a positive contribution to your company.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

As an authorized Job Performance Proctor, and connector and conductor conduct study classes, test preparation and Proctoring of Job Performance Testing leading to fluid power certification.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

AS AN AUTHORIZED INTERNATIONAL FLUID POWER SOCIETY INSTRUCTOR, JOB PERFORMANCE PROCTOR, AND CONNECTOR AND CONDUCTOR AUTHORIZED JOB PERFORMANCE PROCTOR CONDUCT STUDY CLASSES AND TESTING LEADING TO FLUID POWER CERTIFICATION.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Drive sales and development of a fledgling market by building relationships with customers, institutions and engineering groups. Supporting technical and product development by increasing market share through specifications, and supply of municipal castings. Developed sales and support for customers across multi market sectors including strategic pricing to win the businessSubject matter expert for developing and current customers. Developed market research intel to better meets customers needsUse highly refined interpersonal skills to overcome objection based on past experiences and developstrong relationships for future revenue development

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Developed and implemented sales process's across both inside and outside sales platforms. resulting in the location becoming ranged #2 in raw sales and #1 in profitability nationwide.• Applied strong technical and management skills in managing all operational aspects of the Hydraulic Hose Service Center• Performed all hiring, technical training,(both in the class room and On the Job) continuing education training and development of hose technicians.• Efficiently managed all P & L and customer accounts for maximum profitability.• Established productive relationships with new and existing customers by performing needs analysis, producing suggestions and implementing agreed design criteria to complex customer requirements, performing onsite installation of hydraulic systems, performing hands on installation and commissioning.

Pirtek Usa

As National Sales Manager possess proven record of success in identifying business needs through full life sales cycles, identifying sale opportunities, developing successful business plans to accelerate sales expansion, provides sales coaching through hands on support and training, leading to sustaining sales development, maximizing business potential. Manage National Sales Team, through the development of National Accounts and Sales Program, through negotiations, excellent planning, sales leadership, and coaching, designed to increase sales potential and profitability of Service Centers Nationwide.

West Coast

• Develop sales support program aimed at increasing growth and profitability of service centers.provide sales support developed training initiatives.• Drive and Support Franchise locations to achieve sustainable and profitable sales growth, by taking a hands on approach to developing sales opportunities.• Provide excellent levels of Franchise support to independently and corporately owned service centers.• Mentor's Franchise owners to enhance Sales and Technical knowledge of Pirtek system, cost centers,budgets management and territory sales development.• Develop Franchise sales network to increase customer satisfaction. • Provided an ongoing review of all aspects of sales and technical training development by implementation of onsite training programs to all franchises; demonstrated skills in full lifecycle project management in overseeing various technical projects at centers nationwide• Prepared and presenting reports.

Clearwater

• Applied strong technical and management skills in managing all aspects of operations of the Hydraulic Hose Service Center• Performed all hiring, technical training,(both in the class room and On the Job) continuing education training and development of hose technicians.• Performed all training (at the hose center) on behalf of Corporate Office for Pirtek, for new technicians coming through the system and who needed real world on the Job training for their certification.• Efficiently managed all P & L and customer accounts for maximum profitability.• Established productive relationships with new and existing customers by performing needs analysis, producing suggestions and implementing agreed design criteria to complex customer requirements, performing onsite installation of hydraulic systems, performing hands on installation and commissioning. • Managed all calls from customers and provided prompt response to all initial inquiries. Field visiting customers to resolve technical issues. Provide customers with face to face explanations of technical issues and solutions including providing one on one training of their staff to fully understand the real issues and how to avoid additional future problems(included providing technical data and literature)• Worked closely one on one with franchise owners of fledgling centers; assisted new center owners with the development of their business and personnel. Providing 24/7 technical assistance for on the Job issues.

Rockledge

• Performed all technical and business training to all new center’s personnel prior to opening, including franchise owners and technicians to ensure they all achieved certification.• Mentored new franchise owners nationwide to enhance Technical and Sales knowledge of Pirtek system, cost centers and budgets management• Lead a team off franchise support representatives across North America, providing ongoing onsite technical support to the start up of all new franchise centers . • Spearheaded franchise support team responsible for providing 24/7 onsite franchise technical support across North America• Provided an ongoing review of all aspects of technical development and implementation of onsite training programs to all franchises; demonstrated skills in full lifecycle project management in overseeing various technical projects at centers nationwide• Prepared and presenting reports, designing training curriculum and materials, and producing articles for internal utilization and for publication in North American periodicals• Designed and presented the annual Best of the Best Program for the countries top technicians.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Joined PIRTEK as an operations manager responsible for the team of MSST's who provided hydraulic hose and associated products services. Responsible for maintaining and servicing hydraulic equipment on-site as well as generating new business. Dealing with inventory control systems, budget forecasting and management, training, supervision and organization of workloads for Sales/Service Engineers, as well as generating new business and servicing existing clients.

Winsford

• successful implementation of effective work plans that increased productivity of an underperforming company• Developed systems that improved ordering process and ensured correct specification and documentation of customer requests• Skilled project manager, worked collaboratively with customers to produce project requirements and develop technical solutions to meet customer’s needs• Coordinated workload activities for trade people in fabrication, manufacturing, and vehicle workshops; organized route planning for delivery and collection of hired and off hired units• Managed ordering of materials for custom work and maintained stock level through a JIT principal, reducing inventory holding and increasing productivity.• Worked hands on along side all trades people to meet deadline and increase productivity

Manchester, United Kingdom

Manage a team of Patrol team member who were primarily responsible for delivery onsite vehicle breakdown service, at the roadside, including repatriation of vehicles when a repair was not feasible.Manage customer service levels measured by CSI index, using customer feedback to help drive up customer perception and completion rates, when measured against national standards and budgets.Deliver coaching and mentorship to individual team members to continue professional development and technical attainment.

Manchester, United Kingdom

A key member of an elite team delivering high level technical and Legal advise regarding the complexities of motor vehicle repairs and disputes nationwide.Provide technical data regarding complex technical repairs, vehicle inspections.As ISO 9000 coordinator developed physical and management systems leading to successful application for ISO 9000 certification and ongoing compliance.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Completed a mechanical engineering apprenticeship.Performed repairs and maintenance on varied and mixed fleet of machines.

Human Development, Human Development

Certificate In Management, Business Administration And Management, General

Diploma Iota, Transport Administration And Law

Diploma Imi, Automotive Engineering

Diploma Irte, Road Transport Engineering

City And Guilds Of London Institute

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