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Chris Colon

Tampa,United States
Chris Colon

Summary

Highly motivated professional with over 20 years of entrepreneurial, management, and sales/customer service experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff, and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. With a desire to take on new challenges and a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. While working independently as a manager and leader and as a collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals. Small business operator with nine years of experience in operations management, business strategy, and financial management. Demonstrated success in capitalizing on new trends and technologies to drive business development initiatives and achieve sales goals. Accomplishing and offering progressive business experience. Dedicated to maximizing bottom-line profits with forward-thinking approaches and a clear focus on continuous improvement,. Knowledgeable about financial administration, regulatory compliance, record-keeping, and excellent time management skills. Accomplished sales manager offering 11 years of experience developing and maximizing sales. Diligent in building and retaining accounts by providing support and attentive service. Expertise in marketing strategies, product promotion, and merchandising to achieve market penetration. Successful record of expanding network connections through persuasive brand imaging.

Overview

23
years of professional experience

Work History

SamBellas Designs LLC

Manager of Business Development and Sales
06.2013 - Current

Job overview

  • Assessed blueprints and drawings to ascertain key project elements and determine the number of construction workers needed to complete the project on time.
  • Developed project plans and established schedules for the completion of construction projects while adhering to OSHA regulations and ensuring efficient use of resources and timely completion of tasks. Consulted with potential clients to determine how the company could best meet their needs by opening and servicing new business accounts with a product line.
  • Developed estimates for construction services based on in-depth knowledge of labor and material expenses.
  • Kept records for production, inventory, income, and expenses.
  • Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll while determining pricing for products and services based on costs and competition.
  • I interviewed, hired, trained, and supervised employees while also mentoring them on sales techniques, customer service, and coordinating activities or workers engaging in construction projects while building leaders.
  • Established favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and the development of marketing and sales strategies.
  • Reconciled daily sales, prepared bank deposits, and assessed financial transaction reports for records of personnel activity, materials used, or progress made on projects.
  • Promote business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue by creating and implementing marketing and advertising strategies to support revenue goals and promote strategic growth.
  • Analyzed financial statements and trends to manage cash flow and make business decisions.
  • Improved the company's quality and productivity by streamlining systems and processes.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with efficient account management, timely follow-ups, and prompt resolution of issues.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Led team meetings focused on sharing best practices, which contributed significantly to overall team success.
  • Developed a deep understanding of customer needs, priorities, and pain points to deliver customized service.
  • Qualified leads by scheduling introductory discovery meetings and calls.
  • Analyzed data trends to identify opportunities for growth within key accounts, leading to further expansion of business relationships.
  • Optimized pricing strategies based on market dynamics, increasing profit margins without compromising competitiveness.
  • Developed new markets and expanded existing ones through effective market research, competitor analysis, and targeted marketing campaigns.
  • Built diverse sales pipeline to exceed quota targets.
  • Established long-term relationships with key industry players, which helped in gaining valuable insights into emerging trends.
  • Built a robust pipeline of prospective clients by attending industry events, networking, and leveraging social media platforms.
  • Identified potential partnerships with complementary businesses that resulted in successful co-marketing initiatives driving additional leads.
  • Increased sales volume and expanded the product line to new retailers, warehouse clubs, and natural food chains.
  • Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow their share of business.

Pasco County Government

Maintenance Supervisor/Chief Engineer
06.2018 - 07.2020

Job overview

  • Monitored inventory and ordered needed supplies to meet demand for repairs.
  • Inspect facilities to determine problems and schedule necessary maintenance.
  • Scheduled repair and maintenance of machines, tools, and equipment to support continuous production operations.
  • Filled out work orders, repair logs, and maintenance plans to document work completed.
  • Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.
  • Determined schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities are based on priority, quantity of equipment, and personnel skills.
  • Reported project progress, site problems, and labor status to supervisors.
  • Maintained optimal supply levels to meet expected demands without overreaching budget targets.
  • Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill gaps.
  • Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
  • Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
  • Supervised 14 employees and scheduled shifts.

ACE Hardware

B2B Sales Executive/Customer Service Manager
03.2016 - 06.2018

Job overview

  • Identified business prospects through cold calling, warm techniques, networking, marketing, and database leads, all while generating leads by utilizing social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter (X), and Facebook.
  • Accomplished business development representative offering expertise in marketing, sales, and operations. Consults with customers, builds strong relationships, and increases hard sales numbers.
  • Met and set up with local businesses, community organizations, and potential client contacts while cultivating relationships and following through on service needs to generate business.
  • Improved marketing plans and sales strategies processes to maximize business development.
  • Prepared contracts and completed sales with new and existing clients.
  • Managed multiple projects and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Developed and enhanced account development strategies in collaboration with division leaders.
  • Cultivated and developed a portfolio of clients, securing a strong base of loyal business relationships to promote company growth objectives and consistently attain personal sales goals.

US Army

Army Sergeant
05.2001 - 05.2013

Job overview

  • Managed and trained new recruits in combat and tactical warfare.
  • Facilitated patrol operations and led the security forces team to support battlefield operations.
  • Assisted in gathering intelligence and combat information to support troops on the ground while assessing complex documentation for combat, weapon systems, and anti-terrorism programs.
  • Requisitioned, received, and properly stored unit equipment and supplies.
  • Executed emergency response security to eliminate hazards and potential dangers.
  • Prepared, planned for, and coordinated the execution of support missions to aid deployed forces and individuals.
  • Monitored equipment during testing, simulations, and live-fire exercises to detect operator errors or system malfunctions.
  • Patrolled the perimeters of operating bases to guard against suicide bombers, raids, and other attacks.
  • Suppressed or neutralized enemies using small arms, light artillery, and drone weaponry.
  • Reviewed and updated command initiatives and directives.
  • Directed the collection and organization of field intelligence and combat data to enhance troop safety and operational success.
  • Reviewed and assessed complex documentation for combat, weapon systems, and anti-terrorism programs.

Education

The Ronald McDonald House
Riverside, IL

Some College (No Degree)

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A from Business Administration and Management
01.2016

The Cooking And Hospitality Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL

AAC from Culinary Arts
07.2006

SamBellasCulinary Arts & Hospitality. Sterling Morton East
Cicero, IL

HS Diploma from CAD
06.2002

Skills

  • Staff Management /Team Leadership/ Management Team Building
  • Policy Development and Enforcement/ Process Improvements
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution/ Goal Setting
  • Administrative Management/ Sales Promotion
  • Finance and Accounting Oversight/ Operations Oversight
  • Customer Service Management/ Quality Assurance
  • Records Organization and Management/ Department Oversight
  • Resource Allocation/ Sales Tracking/ Program Optimization
  • Performance Evaluation and Monitoring/ Training Management
  • Business Leadership/ Business Planning/ Sales Strategics
  • Cost Analysis and Savings/ Resources Allocation
  • Risk Mitigation and Management/ Cost Control & Budgeting
  • Relationship Building/ Sales Presentations/ New Business Development
  • Strategic Decision-Making/ Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Competitive Analysis/ Data-driven decision-making/ Cost Control
  • Business development and planning/ Business Objective Analysis
  • Time Management/ Budgeting and Expenditures
  • Sales process engineering/ Business Needs Assessment
  • Sales Reporting/ Sales Statistics Analysis/ Sales Records Management
  • Account Management/ Operating Procedures and Policies

Additional Information

  • Honors & Awards , Employee of the Month - Manager Sep 2014 Regional Employee of the Quarter - Territorial Management Oct 2011 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH - USAA Oct 2014 E3 AWARD - USAA OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Jun 2015 IMPACT AMBASSADOR - USAA Mar 2015

Timeline

Maintenance Supervisor/Chief Engineer

Pasco County Government
06.2018 - 07.2020

B2B Sales Executive/Customer Service Manager

ACE Hardware
03.2016 - 06.2018

Manager of Business Development and Sales

SamBellas Designs LLC
06.2013 - Current

Army Sergeant

US Army
05.2001 - 05.2013

The Ronald McDonald House

Some College (No Degree)

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A from Business Administration and Management

The Cooking And Hospitality Institute of Chicago

AAC from Culinary Arts

SamBellasCulinary Arts & Hospitality. Sterling Morton East

HS Diploma from CAD

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