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Desmond Booker

Fort Wayne,IN

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Summary

Results-driven professional with 8+ years of experience in client-facing roles, project management, and revenue growth strategies. Adept at building long-term B2B relationships, analyzing performance metrics, and collaborating cross-functionally to optimize merchant success.

Work History

Project Manger/Estimator

Sam The Concrete Man
Fort Wayne, IN
09.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw subcontractor collaborations to guarantee adherence to quality expectations.
  • Tracked project costs and sales performance against budgets, adjusting strategies to maximize profitability.
  • Streamlined communication with customers from start to finish.

Commercial Contractor Sales Manager

Menards Inc. - Home Improvement
Fort Wayne, IN
04.2021 - 05.2023
  • Increased store credit cards by 12% through effective commercial account management.
  • Analyzed sales data to recommend product bundles, improving the average order value by 10%.
  • Worked with buyers and the distribution center to increase inventory and availability on numerous products.

Merchandise Planner

Menards Inc. - Home Improvement
Chippewa Falls, WI
08.2020 - 04.2021
  • Created and tested merchandise layouts, optimized product flows, resulting in a 12% increase in-store sales.
  • Monitored sales vs. budget, implementing targeted marketing campaigns to address gaps in sales.
  • Collaborated with buyers to source high-quality products at competitive prices.

Project Manager

Menards Inc. - Home Improvement
Chippewa Falls, WI
12.2016 - 08.2020
  • Successfully managed several projects from conception to completion.
  • Collaborated with architects, CAD designers, and construction crews.
  • Lead weekly construction meetings to ensure the project(s) were on schedule.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
05-2015

Skills

  • B2B Account Management
  • Collaboration
  • Client Success
  • Product Management
  • Analytics
  • Creative Problem Solving

Timeline

Project Manger/Estimator

Sam The Concrete Man
09.2023 - Current

Commercial Contractor Sales Manager

Menards Inc. - Home Improvement
04.2021 - 05.2023

Merchandise Planner

Menards Inc. - Home Improvement
08.2020 - 04.2021

Project Manager

Menards Inc. - Home Improvement
12.2016 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership

Purdue University

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