Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
CMHA (Concrete Masonry Hardscape Association): Hall of Fame Inductee-induction July, 2025 in Florida
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Ed Fioroni

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Summary

Accomplished leader with a proven track record at PaveStone Brick Paving, driving a 25% annual sales increase through strategic marketing and exceptional training programs. Expert in client relationship building and data-driven decision making, I excel in fostering team growth and leveraging marketing analytics for competitive advantage. Skilled in nurturing customer loyalty and expanding market share. Training has b een one of the major tools used for my success.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vice President of Sales & Marketing

PaveStone Brick Paving
08.2006 - 12.2024

* Responsible for over $ 300 Million dollars in sales that comprised all facets of the P&L statement including profitability.

* Managed a sales staff of 90 individuals across the United States.

* Responsible for the development and implementation of all sales and leadership training modules for internal and external (customers) use. Trained on Professional Sales Skills, Customer Service Skills, Leadership Skills, and financial methods.

*Increased sales by 25% per year including acquisitions.

* Managed marketing team comprised of graphic artists, CRM administrator and marketing coordinators.

*Continually evaluated marketplace trends and oversaw gathering of competitive intelligence within markets and across service lines.

*developed overall marketing strategy and support implementation process.

* Managed annual marketing, sales, and training budget.

Vice President Sales & Marketing

McNear Brick & Block
08.1994 - 07.2006

* Responsible for all sales and marketing and training for a medium sized concrete and brick manufacturing organization in the Bay Area.

* Supervised a team of sales personnel and marketing advisors.

* Implemented a professional sales skill program for all representatives and our 287 distributors.

* Started the Hardscape division and grew it to "sell out" position by 2005.

* Optimized resource allocation for operational excellence and improved service delivery.

* Championed cross-functional collaboration, resulting in unified company vision and enhanced performance.

* Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.

President of Sales and Marketing

Estevan Brick
07.1988 - 07.1994

*Responsible for Pk&L results for a small-medium sized brick manufacturing facility with several distribution centers across Canada and the United State.

*Responsible for development and implementation of all internal and external training programs including: operational programs, sales and leadership classes, and customer integration strategies.

* Spearheaded the launch of new products, driving significant growth in both sales and brand awareness.

* Conducted comprehensive market research to identify new business opportunities within untapped industries or segments.

*Negotiated internal processes and improved efficiency and productivity in the sales department.

* Worked with corporate to finalize a merger using my executive MBA thesis as a guidance.

Education

Doctor of Business Administration - Business, Marketing, Accounting

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
04-2011

MBA - Marketing, Strategy, Finance

Simon Fraser University
Vancouver, Canada
05-1994

Bachelor of Science - Math, Physics, Chemistry

University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario
06-1972

Skills

    Client relationship building

    Data-driven decision making

    Outstanding skill training for internal and external applications

    Marketing analytics

    Very low turnover throughout career: lead by example and maximizing each person's strengths while minimizing weaknesses

    Price/Value strategy and how it fits the sales world

    Used training as a major link to customer loyalty and increased market share

Accomplishments

    TEACHING

    * Humber College, Toronto-Math, Physics, Chemistry

    * University of Calgary, Calgary -Business and Marketing strategy

    * DeVry University: Business, Marketing, Finance, International Marketing

    *University of Phoenix: Won professor of the year award, Economics, Business, Marketing, Finance, Cost Accenting, Strategy, Statistics-Taught MBA classes for 5 years

    * Trainer for many Achieve Global classes (processional selling skills, communication, customer service, consultative sales, leadership, time management.

    * Trainer for Covey International: Professional Selling Skills, Leadership Skills, and Communication-use of videos

    *Speaker at several conventions and customer events

    * Always ranked high on both administrative and student evaluations.

    * Coach for over 45 years: ice hockey (22 years), soccer, basketball

    * Exceptional soccer and tennis player.

Affiliations

  • Board and executive member of CMHA, ICPI, BIA

Certification

ICPI

CMHA

BIA

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CMHA (Concrete Masonry Hardscape Association): Hall of Fame Inductee-induction July, 2025 in Florida

For over 22 years have been on the executive and board of CMHA. Started the education division and the HNA show which included the formation of several training and workshop programs. In December, 2024, I was informed of my induction in the Hall of Fame with induction being held in Naples, Florida, in August, 2025. This is the highest honor that is bestowed to an individual and it was due to the hard work, commitment to excellence, and the development of training programs that concentrated on working together "toward ak common vision", transcending any personal agenda and self-interest. The board is formed of 33 international individuals having their own personal ideas. This award honors the work and the love for the industry and the world wide members. 

Languages

Italian
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
German
Limited Working
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Vice President of Sales & Marketing

PaveStone Brick Paving
08.2006 - 12.2024

Vice President Sales & Marketing

McNear Brick & Block
08.1994 - 07.2006

President of Sales and Marketing

Estevan Brick
07.1988 - 07.1994

ICPI

CMHA

BIA

Power Point

Excel

Word


Doctor of Business Administration - Business, Marketing, Accounting

University of Phoenix

MBA - Marketing, Strategy, Finance

Simon Fraser University

Bachelor of Science - Math, Physics, Chemistry

University of Toronto
Ed Fioroni