Overview
Work History
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Gabriel Garcia

Gabriel Garcia

Sales & Customer Service Professional
Sylmar,CA

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Fire Systems Repair Service Advisor

Regency Fire Protection, Inc.
Van Nuys, CA
01.2019 - 08.2024
  • Proficient at reading Reg4 and Title19 test reports to clearly understand LAFD compliance requirements
  • Prepared estimates for Industrial, Commercial & Residential properties
  • Created and maintained professional relationships with customers and vendors
  • Detailed knowledge of fire sprinkler systems
  • Extremely articulate with both written and oral communication
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and some experience with Excel
  • Maintained an inventory of fire sprinkler system components
  • Logistically coordinated and scheduled all repairs from inception to completion.

Project Estimator

Bulson & Company, Inc.
06.2018 - 01.2019
  • Prepared estimates for Commercial & Residential projects
  • Created, managed, and maintained detailed estimates/budgets for projects
  • Proficient reading plans to clearly understand specifications on a project
  • In depth knowledge of construction materials
  • Strong eye for detail
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and some experience with Excel
  • Prepared a complete and detailed budget for each project
  • Prepared bids and submitted proposals for projects
  • Communicated with the Project Manager and team to ensure accuracy throughout the project
  • Prepared timelines
  • Prepared and communicated RFI from receipt, through pricing and review, to final submittal.

Senior Field Estimator

Master Demolition Inc
08.2016 - 06.2018
  • Secured new customers through face-to-face contact, and/or by telephone
  • Proven track record of achieving and exceeding monthly sales quota
  • Built relationships by selling through account management
  • Frequent follow up with prospects and customers to ensure positive results
  • Maintained contact with prospects and followed up with open proposals
  • Cultivated new accounts
  • Excellent customer service experience and analytical skills
  • Creative sales process and development of sales pipeline
  • Strong networking abilities
  • Strong communication skills
  • Self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision
  • Previous experience in sales in commercial trades: masonry, demolition, plumbing, and some general construction
  • I am a confident, well organized, energized person with a great and positive social attitude.

Senior Account Representative

West Coast Gaskets
08.2011 - 08.2016
  • Increased and met annual sales goals from $200K in 2012 to $425K in 2015
  • Maintained Top 5 Sales position in 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015
  • Cultivated new accounts with established difficult-to-obtain companies such as Chuck E
  • Cheese, RA Sushi, Morton's Steakhouse and Flemings among others
  • Actively serviced existing customers by setting targets that exceed company requirements for contacts per quarter
  • Continuously exceeded sales goals due to individually targeted marketing campaigns broken by segment.

Site Manager

Pueblo Contracting Services
03.2009 - 03.2010
  • Coordinated material requirements and delivery to meet job requirements
  • Managed and supervised all masonry-related work
  • Site manager duties: Set and confirmed job duties and expectations among various trades
  • Set regular checkpoint meetings to confirm work progress
  • Resolved issues and disputes to maintain budget and schedule constraints.

Superintendent

G&G Construction
05.1997 - 03.2009
  • Point of contact with customers: Handled estimating and negotiation of work proposals
  • Responsible for investigation and resolving customer service issues
  • Trained new employees in proper work conduct and company safety requirements
  • While trainer, had a record 680 days without an injury
  • Handled site staffing and material logistics
  • Executed quality control reviews
  • Supervised purchasing of tool and equipment
  • Tracked and approved employee payroll.

Timeline

Fire Systems Repair Service Advisor - Regency Fire Protection, Inc.
01.2019 - 08.2024
Project Estimator - Bulson & Company, Inc.
06.2018 - 01.2019
Senior Field Estimator - Master Demolition Inc
08.2016 - 06.2018
Senior Account Representative - West Coast Gaskets
08.2011 - 08.2016
Site Manager - Pueblo Contracting Services
03.2009 - 03.2010
Superintendent - G&G Construction
05.1997 - 03.2009
Gabriel GarciaSales & Customer Service Professional