Jason Gonzalez
JACKSON,Wisconsin
Summary
Performance-driven with consistent record of accomplishment, connecting with customers and office team while achieving remarkable sales. Proactive, motivated, well-organized sales leader successful at meeting and exceeding targets with strategic approaches. Ability to source and generator sales while fostering long term customer relationships in a professional manor. Well-versed in communicating with different individuals and negotiating successful solutions. Focused on offering superior support and meeting all production targets. Creative in applying expertise in fire protection to building strategic solutions that enhance customer loyalty, promote retention and support revenue objectives. Skilled in leadership functions such as training and mentoring new associates.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Protection Sales Representative
JF Ahern Co.
WI
10.2010 - Current
- Responsibilities include the relentless pursuit of new sales opportunities providing superior account management for the Fond du Lac Region
- Consistently exceed sales goals year over year while aligned with a very high energy and focused team of sales support
- Welcome the challenge to obtain profitable sales in slower regional areas of our district not formally known for sales acquisition and continue to achieve success.
Fire Equipment Field Technician
Ahern
WI
10.2007 - 01.2010
- Responsibilities included route management of numerous fire protection accounts throughout South East Wisconsin
- Created numerous relationships by providing exceptional customer service that has contributed to customer retention.
Assistant Superintendent
John Taylor Golf-The Bog
WI
03.2001 - 01.2007
- Assist the golf course superintendent in all aspects of golf course management
- Maintained directed supervision of thirty seasonal employees to position this facility as one of the top golf destinations in the State of WI.
Co-Owner
Antler Basketry, LLC
03.2007 - Current
- Co-Owner along with my Father of Antler Basketry, LLC
- Design and produce one of a kind authentic antler art via our online and in person art show venues.
Battalion Chief
Jackson Fire Department
JACKSON, Wisconsin
06.2005 - Current
- Joined as paid on call member and quickly rose through ranks of department achieving role of Lieutenant, Captain and ultimately Battalion Chief where I serve today.
- During my duty weekend I lead my fire and EMS crew while maintaining sole responsibility of all fire and EMS related incidents.
- Direct the implementation of changes in policy and procedure as required by local and state regulations.
- Monitor the safety practices of subordinate personnel during all operations.
- Facilitate communications between all fire and EMS personnel in order to coordinate actions taken during emergencies.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with subordinates, peers, and superiors to ensure successful completion of assigned tasks.
- Maintain recordkeeping and reporting system for alarm responses, fire, and casualty reports and personnel actions.
- Member of fire training committee
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional service and dedication.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Management
Cardinal Stritch University
05.2013
Associates Degree - Business Administration
Cardinal Stritch University
05.2011
Skills
- Sales Development
- Customer Retention
- Client Service
- Lead Prospecting
- Client Account Management
- Competitor Research
- Proposal Development
- Revenue Generation
- Account Management
- Lead Generation
- Sales Closing
- Closing Techniques
- Sales Strategy Development
- Customer Retention Abilities
- Customer Success Management
- Post-Sales Support
- Inside and Outside Sales
- Customer Relationship Building
- Contract Negotiations
- Product and Service Knowledge
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Prospecting Skills
- Sales Presentations
- Upselling and Cross Selling
- Relationship Building
Certification
- Amerex Pre-Engineered Suppression System Service Certification
- NAFED certified portable fire extinguisher technician
- OSHA 10-Hour Certified
- Entry Level Fire Fighter and Haz Mat Certified
- State Certified Fire Fighter Level I and II
- AHA Healthcare CPR Certified
- State Certified Fire Officer I
- State Certified Fire Instructor I
- EMT-Basic Certification
- ICS 200 and 700 FEMA Certification
Phone
(262) 677-2712, (414) 840-1050
Timeline
Fire Protection Sales Representative
JF Ahern Co.
10.2010 - Current
Fire Equipment Field Technician
Ahern
10.2007 - 01.2010
Co-Owner
Antler Basketry, LLC
03.2007 - Current
Battalion Chief
Jackson Fire Department
06.2005 - Current
Assistant Superintendent
John Taylor Golf-The Bog
03.2001 - 01.2007
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Management
Cardinal Stritch University
Associates Degree - Business Administration
Cardinal Stritch University