James Elias
Uniontown,PA
Summary
Seasoned, experienced contractor with extensive sales experience and exemplary work ethic. High attention to detail and exceptional communication skills. In short a closer.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sub-contractor/Lead Installer
LeafFilter
Bentleyville, PA
10.2024 - Current
- Plan and perform all aspects of LeafFilter installation.
- Communicate and provide highest quality customer service to homeowners.
- Work with project managers to complete projects to quality standards of LeafFilter.
Small Business Owner
Katz Contracting
Uniontown, PA
07.2023 - Current
- Generate business/marketing.
- Provide estimates and sell services to homeowners.
- Perform all aspects of home remodeling labor.
- Manage business accounts and revenue.
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Gateway Rehabilitation Center
Waynesburg, PA
02.2023 - Current
- Provide counseling for patients of long-term drug and alcohol treatment.
- Facilitate individual and corporate group sessions.
- Complete treatment plans and group notes for individuals.
- Work with a team of professionals to design and implement treatment plans for clients.
Sales Manager
AVD AudioVideo Distributors
Raleigh, NC
08.2008 - 09.2013
- Meet quota, generate sales revenue.
- Manage inventory.
- Collect pay-in from sales associates.
- Train new sales associates.
Education
Associate of Science - Addiction Counseling/Psychology
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN07-2023
Skills
- Thorough understanding of the sales process Closer
- High level of communication skills
- Construction quality standards
- Attention to detail
- Project estimation and bidding
- Project Support
- Worksite safety
- Subcontractor Relations
- Subcontractor Oversight
- Exceptional work ethic
- Job bidding
- Residential construction
- Supply Management
- Construction management
- Equipment Installation
- Superb management skills
- Power and hand tool operation
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Project scope assessment
- Budget Management
- Staff Management
- Contract bidding
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis
- Contract Management
- Scheduling and Planning
- Project Management
- Cost Control
- Roofing
Affiliations
- I am a published author.
- An active member of my church, involved in a variety of community and prison outreach projects.
Accomplishments
- Author of God-Sized Hole: One Man's Quest For Fulfillment (Available on Amazon)
Certification
- Licensed and insured General Contractor.
Languages
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sub-contractor/Lead Installer
LeafFilter
10.2024 - Current
Small Business Owner
Katz Contracting
07.2023 - Current
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Gateway Rehabilitation Center
02.2023 - Current
Sales Manager
AVD AudioVideo Distributors
08.2008 - 09.2013
Associate of Science - Addiction Counseling/Psychology
Walden University