Rafael Rivera Email & Phone Number

United States

Sewell, Nj, United States

Advising owners, architectural design professionals and construction managers by providing sustainable, integrated building envelope solutions, for the most critical design challenges related to air and moisture management, resulting in improved building energy efficiency and a better indoor environment. Tremco Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing offers the most comprehensive building envelope protection in the industry today. With a product offering spanning the foundation to the roof including below-grade waterproofing systems, air barrier systems, wall and traffic coatings, high-performance sealants, comprehensive glazing systems, firestopping solutions and engineered transition assemblies are formulated and tested to ensure compatibility and long-term performance. Tremco is uniquely positioned to provide single-source products, services and solutions to address the most critical design challenges related to air, moisture and thermal management through:  Pioneering Product/System Innovation Propagating Best Practice Education Design Integration & Collaboration Documented System Performance Addressing Sequence of Installation Challenges Accelerated Construction Cycle Times Knowledgeable Local Sales and Site Support

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Rookie Sales Representative of the Year Award 2011.• Achieved 15% sales growth YTD on Paslode tools and fastening systems.• Responsible for $7.5 million in sales in the Mid-Atlantic region.• Consult and call on six distribution centers and 250 Paslode authorized dealers.• Experience in consultative construction products sales to construction companies, distributors and dealers.• Implement value added sales goals, contribution statements and economic justification.• Plan, administer, controls and organizes activities of Paslode sales territory to meet and exceed profitable sales and earnings objectives.• Develops implements and measures advanced strategic territory plans to drive Paslode brand awareness and market share growth.• Supports Paslode’s annual and long range plan objectives.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Achieved average of 20% sales growth of ProForce commercial cleaning products at 50+ Sam’s clubs in the Mid-Atlantic region and Puerto Rico. Awarded “Supplier of the Year” 2008. • Maintain and build relationships with Sam’s management and marketing teams to identify opportunities for profitable sales growth through merchandising execution and sales strategy. • Consultative business to business sales to qualified business owners in the Mid-Atlantic region.• Consult with the Ecolab marketing department for the Spanish translation of ProForce marketing collateral and product labels.• Experience in mentoring and coaching new Sales Development Managers.• Awarded ProForce Sales Development Manager of 2008.

• Account Management of institutional cleaning products for 100+ retail food stores and warehouse clubs in South Jersey/Philadelphia market.• Increased sales 20% year over year while reducing operational budgets. • Provided training to client’s management and employees on products in Spanish and English.• Conducted monthly food safety audits as a CFSP. • Strong mechanical aptitude, relationship management, time management and multi-tasking skills.• Awarded District Sales Representative of the Year 2004.

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

• Responsible for efficiently operating a five million dollar franchise along NJ’s most traveled highway. • Provided the highest quality of customer service and ensured the development of 75-100 employees.

Yokosuka, Japan

• Managed, maintained and repaired 24 fueling stations aboard the USS Independence as a member of the Aviation Fuels Damage Control Repair Team. • Duties also included testing fuel samples, reading blueprints and tracking inventory. • Division Fitness Coordinator- responsible for planning and overseeing the exercise regimen of fellow sailors.

Bridgeton, New Jersey

• Responsible for the planning of menus and supervision of meal services.• Coordinated the production of meals and procurement of food and kitchen supplies.• Consistently ensured sanitation standards of kitchen and all dining areas.