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Ian Chase

Santa Rosa Beach,FL

Summary

Sales and service minded professional with over 15 years experience in commercial and residential painting. Currently own and operate private painting company, looking to leverage knowledge to grow with a sales team.

Results-oriented executive with demonstrated record of accomplishment in streamlining operations, increasing profits and maximizing market penetration. Decisive leader promoting operational improvements, market expansion and positive corporate culture as keys to success.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO

Sowal Painting LLC
05.2016 - Current
  • Hire, manage, support and supervise team of up to 5
  • Increased company revenue by over 150% with consistent growth year over year.
  • Increase MoM growth by expanding product offerings and identifying new market opportunities via digital and face to face marketing strategies.
  • Roll out and management of new product lines.
  • Developed detailed requests for estimates used to kick off proposals.
  • Direct to Consumer sales through product knowledge, recommendations, efficiency with ultimate cost savings
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
  • Secure clients with targeted presentations, strengthening reputation in multi million dollar housing community.

Painter

Etheridge Property Management Inc.
10.2014 - 05.2016
  • Improved customer relations through strong communication skills and attention to detail in all projects.
  • Maintained clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
  • Delivered high-quality painting services on time and within budget for variety of clients.
  • Excelled under tight deadlines without sacrificing quality or client satisfaction, ensuring repeat business and positive referrals.
  • Interacted with clients to report progress and verify timetable for completed work.

Apprentice Electrician

Sanders Brothers Electrical
08.2012 - 10.2014
  • Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge
  • Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations
  • Increased job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical and regulation publications.
  • Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.
  • Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers and other components to create working electrical systems.

Education

BBA - Business Administration

Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL
08.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Clinical Psychology

Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL
12.2021

Skills

  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Brand building
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Budget Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Customer Service
  • Strategic Planning
  • Project Management

Timeline

CEO

Sowal Painting LLC
05.2016 - Current

Painter

Etheridge Property Management Inc.
10.2014 - 05.2016

Apprentice Electrician

Sanders Brothers Electrical
08.2012 - 10.2014

BBA - Business Administration

Pensacola State College

Associate of Applied Science - Clinical Psychology

Pensacola State College
Ian Chase