Bob Preston
Yorktown,VA
Summary
In the Roofing business, Residential and Commercial installation for over 40 years, I have worked in the roofing industry and have utilized my problem-solving, communication, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills to begin a company, grow a company, and successfully build relationships with suppliers, vendors, customers, and fellow employees. Driven Small Business Owner with excellent business acumen, creativity and leadership skills. Offers advanced experience in developing marketing strategies, identifying business opportunities and generating sales roofing industry.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Project Estimator
Preston Roofing Inc.
03.1985 - Current
- Oversee daily operations and administration of company
- Research competitor pricing and make adjustments accordingly
- Writing, estimating, and delivering contracts for residential and commercial roofing projects
- Negotiate price and purchase of all materials, increasing profit margin each year in business
- Coordinate delivery of materials and set logistical plan for daily estimates and service calls
- All customer relations
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
Education
Class A Builder And Roofing Contractor
Newport News, VA1986
Associate of Applied Science - Shipbuilding
The Apprentice School - Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News, VA06.1985
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Customer Recruitment
- Customer Satisfaction
- Vendor Price Negotiating
- Team Leadership
- Logistical Management
- Interpersonal Communication
Accomplishments
- Began Preston Roofing Inc. ending the first year with over $200,000 in total gross sales in 1983.
- Averaging gross sales of 4.7 million a year for the past 20 years
Timeline
Owner/Project Estimator
Preston Roofing Inc.
03.1985 - Current
Class A Builder And Roofing Contractor
Associate of Applied Science - Shipbuilding
The Apprentice School - Newport News Shipbuilding
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