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Gary Gray

Salt Lake ,Utah

Summary

Dynamic Glass Specialist with 14 years at Trulite Glass, excelling in heavy glass sales and tempered glass.

Exceptional experience in knowing what hardware is needed for installation of large and small projects from residential heavy glass shower to custom doors to commercial storefront entrances.

Proven track record of increasing sales through innovative design solutions and exceptional communication. Committed to quality and detail, enhancing product offerings and customer satisfaction in fast-paced environments.

Overview

50
50
years of professional experience

Work History

Glass Specialist

Trulite Glass
09.2011 - Current
  • Supported inventory management by ordering hardware for heavy glass sales.
  • Implemented innovative design solutions that resulted in increased referrals from satisfied clients.
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail in all aspects of heavy glass custom commercial and residential glasswork, enhancing overall product quality.
  • Increased sales by offering customized heavy glass solutions for residential and commercial companies.
  • Expertly advised clients on appropriate glazing options and hardware, based on their specific architecture needs and aesthetic preferences.
  • Enhanced market presence in heavy glass and hardware sales consistently for 14 years.
  • Strengthened client relationships through exceptional communication skills and proactive problem-solving abilities.
  • Illustrated commitment to high standards of quality, accuracy and service.
  • Communicated with clients to establish project requirements and provide cost estimates, providing detailed update throughout project execution.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

Commercial Manager

Jones Paint and Glass
09.1996 - 09.2011
  • Exhibited swift acquisition of skills and adjustment to changing circumstances.
  • Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Established and preserved effective collaboration with colleagues.
  • Proven success in solo and collaborative work settings.
  • Improved efficiency through coordination of diverse project teams.
  • Developed and implemented operational strategies to enhance team productivity.
  • Managed scheduling and resource allocation to optimize project timelines and deliverables.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
  • Streamlined project delivery processes, significantly reducing time to market for new product launches.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Minimized waste while implementing revenue growth strategies to meet sales and profit goals.
  • Harnessed data-driven strategies to optimize business outcomes.

Glass Installer

St. George Glass
10.1983 - 09.1995

Self Employed

Glassco
05.1981 - 10.1983
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

Installer/ Glazer/ Helper/janitor Ect...

Grays Glass
07.1975 - 07.1981

Grays glass family owned business. Worked, with my grandpa, uncle, father, brother ect...

Started at age 8 on weekends. I have been in the glass industry my entire life from hand cutting glass, polishing edges of glass, installing glass, shower door's, windows, putty new glass in old frames, tear out windows, install new windows, windshields, commercial storefront door's, screen and storm doors, mirrors ect...

Education

High School Diploma - High School

Farmington High School
Farmington, UT

Skills

  • Tempered glass handling
  • Insulated glass units
  • Glass cutting precision
  • Stained glass creation
  • Safety glass installation
  • Float glass processing

Timeline

Glass Specialist

Trulite Glass
09.2011 - Current

Commercial Manager

Jones Paint and Glass
09.1996 - 09.2011

Glass Installer

St. George Glass
10.1983 - 09.1995

Self Employed

Glassco
05.1981 - 10.1983

Installer/ Glazer/ Helper/janitor Ect...

Grays Glass
07.1975 - 07.1981

High School Diploma - High School

Farmington High School