Ari HANKKILA

Work History

Sales Specialist

Findoor Midwest LLC.

10.2024 - 02.2025

Built rapport with customers and assessed needs to make product recommendations and upsell.
Educated customers about product features and benefits to aid in selecting best options for each individuals' needs.
Built strong client relationships through consistent communication and effective problemsolving.
Provided first-rate service to all customers and potential customers.
Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve technical or service concerns.

Factory Representative

Champion Windows of Minneapolis

04.2023 - 10.2024

Used consultative sales approach to understand and meet customer needs.
Developed strong relationships with key accounts, ensuring repeat business and long-term partnerships.
Assisted in training new factory representatives, sharing best practices for success in the role.
Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns and ensuring satisfaction with delivered products.
Collaborated with fellow representatives to exceed monthly sales targets consistently.

Project Manager

GK Millwork and Cabinetry

10.2022 - 03.2023

Assessed project parameters and client expectations to provide consistent status reports and to proactively address potential delays or constraints
Interacted with clients throughout projects to present updates, incorporate feedback and redirect concerns
Coordinated project teams, outsourcing work where required
Coached and mentored team members to inspire highest contribution through talent acknowledgment
Tracked execution of key milestones, communicating potential issues and roadblocks
Assisted in planning and implementation of projects
Kept team members on track with regular in-person or remote meetings

Project Manager

Puustelli USA

03.2019 - 10.2022

Assisted in planning and implementation of projects
Located, evaluated and contracted vendors to meet supply needs
Presented project status updates to customers and collected feedback for review
Kept team members on track with regular in-person or remote meetings
Produced and submitted comprehensive project schedules and updates to management
Identified areas for improvement by analyzing processes and evaluating modifications

Trim Carpenter

Niemela Construction Inc.

02.2016 - 03.2019

Installed baseboards into interior spaces to complete walls
Put in interior doors and checked alignment for correct opening and closing
Built in shelves, book cases and cabinets for different spaces
Worked around obstacles and odd shapes with specialized tools
Minimized material waste or construction errors through accurate measurement and cutting
Completed work using woodworking machines and hand tools
Installed door and window frames, subflooring and fixtures for building activities
Followed established safety rules and regulations and maintained safe and clean environment
Finished building interiors with trimming and final touches
Determined dimensions, materials and project layout after studying specifications
Observed material measurements during cutting and shaping activities
Controlled materials waste through recycling and repurposing wood items
Shaped or cut materials using hand tools, machines and power saws

Sheet Metal Worker

Nordstrom Architectural Sheetmetal

10.2015 - 02.2016

Helped with loading and unloading materials at job sites
Met job schedules by working closely with project manager, field foreman and general contractor
Reported on daily job progress and notable incidents to supervisors
Assisted with organizing job sites and general housekeeping for crew safety
Assembled components using welding, riveting and caulking
Met parts requirements by shaping, cutting and fabricating components
Finished surfaces by filing and grinding off imperfections
Laid out, measured and marked dimensions and reference lines on material using calculators, scribes and rulers

Framing Carpenter

K&K Builders Inc.

10.2013 - 10.2015

Framed buildings by using raw materials or pre-constructed items
Built window frames, doors and staircases with focus on optimal quality and functionality
Cut and laid out lumber, fiberglass, or other materials according to measurements
Assessed job specifications, took measurements and calculated material requirements prior to beginning setup
Minimized safety risks by keeping work areas organized and free of hazards
Operated hand tools, power tools, ladders and related equipment following safety procedures
Leveled structures with hand tools, avoiding costly rework
Identified decay in structural supports and replaced deficient timbers
Measured and marked cutting lines using rulers, pencils and marking gauges
Shaped or cut materials using hand tools, machines and power saws
Followed safety rules and regulations to maintain safe and clean environment
Controlled materials waste through recycling and repurposing wood items
Finished surfaces by removing imperfections and applying finishes
Supported decks and gazebos by building footings, posts and beams
Installed door and window frames, subflooring and fixtures for building activities
Oversaw helpers completing basic and semi-skilled tasks
Secured forms and structures to anchor points with nails, bolts and rods
Built high-quality wood and metal frameworks for structures
Completed work using woodworking machines and hand tools

Licensed Practical Nurse

Attendo

06.2009 - 10.2013

Handled patient intake, including documenting vitals, symptoms, and initial assessments
Supported patients in achieving healthcare goals through personalized care and ongoing assistance
Explained procedures, medications and plans to patients
Maintained awareness of comfort and condition of patients
Carried out medication administration according to facility policies and proper nursing practice
Charted progress notes to reflect administered care and responses
Recorded patient vital signs with current temperature, pulse and blood pressure
Removed and replaced used catheters and wound dressings
Assisted patients with routine needs, special calls and emergencies
Kept chart and unit record documentation updated
Improved patient care through collaboration with healthcare team

Summary

Overview

Work History

Sales Specialist

Factory Representative

Project Manager

Project Manager

Trim Carpenter

Sheet Metal Worker

Framing Carpenter

Licensed Practical Nurse

Education

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - EMT-B

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Lisenced Practical Nurse

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