Accomplished Vice President with extensive expertise in strategic planning and project management within the pool and spa industry. Proven ability to lead high-performing sales teams, driving a record $21 million in annual sales. Skilled in enhancing operational efficiency and client satisfaction through effective communication and quality control strategies.
Strategic Execution: Spearheaded strategic initiatives that aligned with the company vision, boosting organizational growth and efficiency.
Team Development: Recruited, trained, and inspired a diverse team, fostering a collaborative environment that maximized productivity.
Client Interaction: Engaged with clients to address concerns and enhance project outcomes, ensuring satisfaction and quality standards.
Project Leadership: Directed high-end pool projects from conception to completion, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and regulations.
Team Communication: Created effective communication strategies between management team members and employees at all levels of the organization.
Contract Preparation and Approvals: Approved all new contracts, financing deposits, and work orders.
Sales and Sales Manager
TradeMark Pool and Spa Inc.
Salida, CA
06.2019 - 04.2022
Worked with client via email, phone and in-person to collect information to complete designs.
Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines.
3D rendered drawings and wrote specifications to meet client requirements.
Examined new relationships between design concepts and ideas to further develop products and services.
Managed sales team to maximize sales revenue and exceed corporate goals.
Provided training to the sales team on sales techniques.
Collaborated with sales team to understand customer requirements, boost product sales and provide sales support.
Developed sales strategies to meet or exceed monthly sales goals.
Supported the sales team in developing strategies to increase sales revenue.
Project Manager
TradeMark Pool and Spa
Salida, CA
08.2011 - 05.2019
Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
Communicated effectively with clients to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
Plumber and Structural Steel
TradeMark Pool and Spa
Salida, CA
01.2011 - 07.2011
Read blueprints accurately to determine dimensions of piping and rebar required for installation projects.
Ran tests on newly installed systems to ensure proper functionality before city or county inspections.
Performed layout, fitting, and welding of structural steel members to engineered specifications.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Some College Coursework Completed (No Degree)
William Jessup University
Rocklin, CA
Skills
Effective communication
Leadership and team motivation
Custom project development
Client relationship management
Time management
Interpersonal communication
Organizational skills
Strategic planning
Project management
Contract negotiation
Human resources
Sales strategy
Team building
Quality control
Visionary leadership
Timeline
Vice President and Sales Manager
TradeMark Pool and Spa Inc.
03.2022 - 03.2025
Sales and Sales Manager
TradeMark Pool and Spa Inc.
06.2019 - 04.2022
Project Manager
TradeMark Pool and Spa
08.2011 - 05.2019
Plumber and Structural Steel
TradeMark Pool and Spa
01.2011 - 07.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Some College Coursework Completed (No Degree)
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