Ron Thomas Email & Phone Number

Candler, Fl

Directly responsible for field measurement, form fit and functions of all piping and slurry pump designs at 40+ accounts within the state of Florida. Enhanced existing relationships within current customer base to ensure best products and solutions were provided by the company. Influenced and negotiated with key decision makers in order to maximize sales opportunities with new customers. Excel in thought leadership by providing strategic sales plans while offering cost saving solutions to our clients. Selected Contributions:♦ Since taking over the sales management in the aggregate / power market, I have increased annual sales by 1.8 million dollars.♦ Increased annual sales for one of the top power companies in the state by $500,000.♦ Increased aggregate sales by $500,000 over 3 years.♦ Initiated our involvement in the online aggregate marketplace. This enabled the company to secure business on an international level.

Candler, Fl

Led and coordinated day to day activities of pipe fabrication and shop operations. Responsible for meeting delivery schedules and quality requirements. Developed, implemented and communicated time expectancy to internal sales team that was needed to fulfill customer expectations. Implemented pre-final quality control checks to confirm accurate measurements and dimensions of pipe fitting including management sign off prior to protective lining being applied. Selected Contributions:♦ Completed analysis and journey map of the production floor to identify opportunities for improvement to process, floor design and overall work order process and completion. ♦ Improved shop output based on new production floor design and work order flow by 40% within 90 day under my leadership.♦ Reorganized the team of fabricators and shop support to increase efficiency. This was accomplished by having necessary parts for each work order pulled and delivered to the fabricators directly. This allowed fabricators to focus on work order completion which led to a reduced late or delayed work orders.♦ Drove and maintained operation efficiencies to limit duplication and overall waste within the fabrication shop from 22% to 3% in three years. This led to better use of steel and piping, less error rates and rejections by the quality audits during fabrication process. ♦ Piloted use of Genesis Systems robotic welder at the Candler location. Increased production by 35% with this implementation.

Belleview, Fl

Primary leader supervised account managers responsible for multiple corporate books of businesses of large multi-site customers and prospects.Responsible for new business development, product development, marketing, finance and customer service functions. Established and strengthened existing business relationships to increase sales and revenue.

Palatka, Florida

Directed sales, marketing and customer service operations for company, while personally responsible for covering seven states.Led marketing and product development initiatives to generate new business and improve sales activities. Managed customer service interactions from answering inquiries, coordinating services, and closing sales. Selected Contributions:♦ Increased overall sales by $1 million per year by generating new clients and designing new services.

Camp Pendleton California

♦ Combat Veteran ♦ Served in Desert Storm – Communications Repair♦ Top Secret clearance♦ Honorable discharge