Dave Nadeau
Summary
Goal-driven, tenacious management professional demonstrating award-winning leadership skills in highly competitive industries. Strong leader and team player; excellent motivational skills to build and sustain forward growth momentum while motivating peak individual performance from work crews. Experienced in managing all phases of employee personal development cycles, from general labor and apprenticeships, all the way through detailed project deployment and formalized foreman training.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electricians Assistant
Danielson Electric
01.2017 - Current
- Installed, maintained, and repaired electrical systems and components for commercial and residential clients, including wiring, fixtures, motors, etc.
- Diagnosed and corrected complex wiring issues, including identifying faulty equipment and replacing damaged wiring and components.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and technical schematics to plan and execute wiring layouts.
- Hard skills: Blueprint and schematic reading, Electrical installation and repair, Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics, Use of diagnostic tools, Panel and switchgear installation, Fire alarm and security system wiring, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Energy-efficient solutions.
- Soft skills: Project management, Critical thinking and problem-solving, Attention to detail, Effective communication, Team collaboration, Customer service, Safety compliance, Time management.
Small Business Owner/Operator
Nadeau and Co., LLC
03.2007 - Current
- Serving the West Metro Area Commercial Maintenance Industry. Duties within my own small business other than maintenance work: Marketing consultation, product and solutions marketing, sales readiness, demand generation and custom marketing services for my small business.
Regional Sales Manager
AT&T Interactive / YellowPages.com (DEX Media/Thryv)
03.2005 - 03.2007
- Trained staff in the fulfillment of business development and client management objectives.
- Oversaw all phases of the sales cycle, from prospecting and lead generation to negotiations and closings; analyzed and pinpointed opportunities for individual clients through extensive research efforts.
- Maintained uncompromising focus on service delivery to ensure long-term relationships.
- Consistently ranked in top 10 company-wide for sales production among staff of 600+ sales professionals.
- This contributed to success of supervised sales staff through hands-on training and mentoring, leading a team that generated 15% growth margins.
Outside Sales Manager
DIRECTV
10.2004 - 03.2005
- Recruited to manage a large account base, supervising team members and sales/marketing administrative support staff.
- Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate performance and skills of team members for placement in appropriate fields.
- Review financials, including sales records, Cods and A/R. Handle all escalated customer problems, renegotiated contracts, and ensure proper service, eliminating 'root' problems.
- Led team to an increase in sales by 35% within 6-month period, earning commendations from upper management for leadership performance.
- Provided exemplary service for clients, leading to stronger relationships and excellent retention.
IT Manager
Phillippi & Assoc., Inc
01.1998 - 10.2004
- Verified control of revenue, expenditures, payroll, and balance sheet accounts.
- Generate memos for internal financial mechanisms.
- Involved in full engagement cycles, from initial assignment through audit completion.
- Attended in-service training programs.
- Utilized troubleshooting and organizational skills while meeting strict deadlines.
- Worked successfully with key client personnel - CFO's, controllers and financial managers - in addressing and resolving financial issues.
- Played key role in decisions involving complex issues for primary client accounts.
Store Sales Manager
Petters
01.2000 - 05.2004
- This job was a second position I held nights and weekends managing the nightly activities associated with the running of a retail store; managed work schedules and payroll hours.
- Also performed all supervisory duties: hire and terminate staff, resolve routine personnel issues to achieve desired results.
- Managed the deposit of daily store receipts and complete related record-keeping requirements.
- Managed resolution of the more complex customer questions or problems regarding the quality of customer service.
- Conducted all staff meetings as required to maintain top performance in all areas.
- Aided in attracting new business using corporate events, and coordinating efforts with all other departments for hosting, marketing, etc.
- Implemented many revised procedures to achieve higher sales levels.
- Coordinated employees to achieve daily goals.
- Addressed customer and sales staff concerns on a wide range of issues.
Senior Account Representative
SERVICE 800, Inc.
01.1994 - 01.1998
- Conceptualized and implemented benchmark pricing model subsequently adopted by competitor companies industry-wide; features included profitability enhancement process at the source level, to the final product.
- Secured 27% region profit margin increase; led territory to contribute $300,000 to corporate revenue returns.
Education
Certification in Sales Skills Coaching/Training -
Dale Carnegie School for Teaching Staff
Minneapolis, MN12.2005
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN06.1995
Skills
- Account Management
- Business Development
- Employee Evaluation
- Management
- Outside Sales
- Sales Management
- All Microsoft/Android Products Proficient
- Pricing
- Marketing
- CRM Software
- Salesforce
- Recruiting
- Negotiation
- Software Troubleshooting
- Inside Sales
- Microsoft Windows
- Help Desk
- Active Directory
- Payroll
- Operating Systems
- Desktop Support
- Computer Networking
- LAN
- Microsoft Windows Server
- Network Support
- DNS
- TCP/IP
- Technical Support
- WANDHCP
- Troubleshooting
- VPN
- Ethernet
- Microsoft Exchange
- VoIP
- System Administration
- Network Administration
- Microsoft Excel
- Purchasing
- Merchandising
- Growing experience
- Sales
- Network and Electrical Cabling
- Microsoft Outlook
- Communication skills
- Construction
- Computer skills
- Maintenance
- Research
- Software troubleshooting & Procurement
- Android
- DHCP
- Network engineering
- Driving
- Documentation review
- Network Infrastructure
Certification
- Pesticide Applicator's License, 02/01/22 to 02/01/26
- Certified Arborist, Present
- Salesforce Certification, Present
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Assessments
- Analyzing data, Proficient, 01/01/21
- Work style: Reliability, Proficient, 03/01/23
- Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees, Proficient, 01/01/21
- Sales skills, Proficient, 02/01/21
- Outside sales, Proficient, 02/01/21
- General manager (hospitality), Proficient, 02/01/21
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Electricians Assistant
Danielson Electric
01.2017 - Current
Small Business Owner/Operator
Nadeau and Co., LLC
03.2007 - Current
Regional Sales Manager
AT&T Interactive / YellowPages.com (DEX Media/Thryv)
03.2005 - 03.2007
Outside Sales Manager
DIRECTV
10.2004 - 03.2005
Store Sales Manager
Petters
01.2000 - 05.2004
IT Manager
Phillippi & Assoc., Inc
01.1998 - 10.2004
Senior Account Representative
SERVICE 800, Inc.
01.1994 - 01.1998
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Certification in Sales Skills Coaching/Training -
Dale Carnegie School for Teaching Staff