James Fitzsimmons
Orange,CA
Summary
Dynamic Architectural and Sales Representative with a proven track record at Arcadia Products LLC, enhancing client satisfaction and expanding customer bases. Skilled in architectural design and development, with exceptional interpersonal communication abilities. Increased sales revenue through strategic account targeting and relationship building. Adept at leading teams from design to completion, showcasing a blend of hard and soft skills to drive results. Strong drive to work hard and build the company. A love for the industry and desire to continue to learn and grow.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Architectural and Sales Representative
Arcadia Products LLC
11.2006 - Current
- Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
- Expanded architectural and customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
- Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts in territories of greater need.
- Built and ran a specialized team for non-deferred projects such as DSA, OSHPD/HCAI and private work.
- Key Role in several industry related trade shows to help grow the brand name and expand business.
- Worked in multiple roles throughout the years to gain knowledge in different aspects of the company such as doors, windows, estimating, project management, sales and architectural development and design.
- Coordinate team efforts to take projects from design to completion.
- Work with several school districts, such as LAUSD, LACCD, LBUSD and SDUSD to assist specifications team in updating older specifications to bring them up to current code requirements.
Inside and Outside Sales
National Equipment And Service
01.2004 - 11.2006
- Increased sales through cold calls as well as servicing existing customers.
- Visit jobsites to identify problems and generate sales though helping customers keep their business running by limiting downtime caused by damaged equipment.
- Create work and generate revenue for the company by using my relationships with customers to create jobs for our technicians who had no work.
Customer Sales Representative
Trimax Systems LLC
02.2002 - 01.2003
- Create new business through cold calls and identify new customers through bidding sites such as Dodge Report and other services.
- Learn more about the automation industry by attending trade shows and learning seminars.
- Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services.
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving issues promptly and professionally.
Education
Fire Science
Santiago Canyon College
Orange, CABrea-Olinda High School
Brea, CA06.1994
Skills
- Customer Service
- Customer Relations
- Customer Relationship Building
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Architectural Design and Development
- Extensive Knowledge in DSA and OSHPD/HCAI
- Assist in New Product Design and Development
- Great Communicator and Team Player
Affiliations
- LA CSI
- AIA Long Beach South Beach
- Orange County CSI
Timeline
Architectural and Sales Representative
Arcadia Products LLC
11.2006 - Current
Inside and Outside Sales
National Equipment And Service
01.2004 - 11.2006
Customer Sales Representative
Trimax Systems LLC
02.2002 - 01.2003
Fire Science
Santiago Canyon College
Brea-Olinda High School
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