David Friedlich
Miami
Summary
· Well-rounded professional with over 30 years of sales experience, including B2B, and over 25 years in management and ownership roles.
· Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Photoshop, and PowerPoint.
· Knowledgeable in website structure and development.
· Proficient in bookkeeping.
· Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
· Strong team builder; fast learner, honest, and reliable.
· Fluent in Spanish, French, and English.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner Operator
Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Specialized in Kitchen and Bathroom Remodels
- Skilled in Framing, Drywall, Plumbing, Electrical, Flooring, Paint..
- Promoted business through word of mouth and social media achieved $100k annual Income
- Developed relationships with other tradesmen and Contractors
- Expert at problem solving
Project supervisor
Italo Tile Corp.
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Supervised projects in condominiums in high rises in Hallandale Beach FL
- Continued perfecting my skills in aspects of Home Remodeling
- Produced detailed estimates
- Helped company close 6 new contracts for more than $500,000 in new remodels
Contractor Apprentice/Helper
IJ Remodeling
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Learned different trades, drywall, framing, painting, electrical, plumbing, flooring..
- Learned to read plans
- Learned to create accurate estimates
- Developed relationships with other trade professionals
Independent Cell Phone distributor
RAD Trading.
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Achieved local market growth for small local cell phone manufacturer BLU
- Created new distribution channels to strategic alliances
- Developed companies' websites and mobile sites for increased web presence
- Promoting new brands through web promotion and email campaigns
Caribbean Regional Sales Manager
Rodeo Import S.A.
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Assisted company to regain Caribbean market through extensive marketing and travel
- Achieved company’s sales goal in first semester, selling $1.2 Million
- Successfully developed a presentation package for prospective accounts
- Created brand recognition through product improvements
General Manager
The San Diego Estate Buying Group
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Managed staff at three buying locations
- Coordinated schedules, trained staff
- Evaluated diamonds and coordinated advertising campaigns
- Maintained relationships with over 500 existing customers
- Provided excellent customer service
- Sold high end diamonds and jewelry to retail and wholesale jewelers nationwide
President
Ruth Creations Inc. dba Gold Buyer
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Purchased an average of $160,000.00 of precious metals and gemstones monthly
- Aggressively built a strong advertising campaign via television, print media and the internet
- Created strong bonds with the customers and vendors
- Built the company from the ground up with the financial assistance of private investors
- Responsible for the daily operations of the company
- Dealt with the clients, precious metals refiners and vendors
- Negotiated advertising contracts
- Handled all the hiring, training of staff
- Reported to investors, answered questions and addressed concerns
VP of Sales and Marketing
Stern Diamonds Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2009
- Managed day-to-day operations as well as the salespeople
- Traveled extensively on buying trips
- Coached sales staff assisting them with presentations
- Maintained close contact with clients answering questions and generating referrals
- Developed successful marketing campaign
- Assisted with increasing revenues to over $10 Million in sales after 2nd year
- Broke company’s sales record in second year selling $1.2 Million
- Successfully trained and managed team of over 15 salespeople
- Achieved marketing deals with TV personalities in local stations as well as with E! TV
- Successfully branched into retail location in prestigious Aventura, FL
Director of Sales and Marketing
Sign-A-Rama
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Created a strong customer base through intensive cold calling and door to door sales
- Recognized as top salesperson for a new franchise, by corporate
- Successfully achieved store breakeven point within 6 months of opening
- Handled all aspects of sales and delivery of orders, including production
- Created a closing strategy that achieved 90% closing rate
- Developed and styled advertising for successful special promotions
- Exceeded $250,000.00 monthly sales quota by 5th month
Manager
Pierre International Bookstore
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Responsible for the daily operations of the store
- Ordered merchandise from vendors in France, Belgium, Canada, Mexico, Spain and Colombia
- Developed marketing strategies to create awareness of this unique type of store
- Managed staff of four
- Handled daily accounting
- Successfully achieved store breakeven point within 1 year of opening
- Created an e-store (website) and monthly newsletter
- Won award by Miami Herald and The New Times for Best Foreign Languages Bookseller 2 years in a row
Education
Bachelor of Science -
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL06-1995
Skills
- Operations management
- Documentation and reporting
- Hiring
- Business planning
- Staffing
- Negotiation
- Marketing strategy development
- Accounting principles
- Strong work ethic
Timeline
Owner Operator
Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling
01.2018 - 01.2024
Project supervisor
Italo Tile Corp.
01.2015 - 01.2017
Contractor Apprentice/Helper
IJ Remodeling
01.2014 - 01.2015
Independent Cell Phone distributor
RAD Trading.
01.2012 - 01.2014
Caribbean Regional Sales Manager
Rodeo Import S.A.
01.2011 - 01.2012
General Manager
The San Diego Estate Buying Group
01.2010 - 01.2011
President
Ruth Creations Inc. dba Gold Buyer
01.2009 - 01.2010
VP of Sales and Marketing
Stern Diamonds Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2009
Director of Sales and Marketing
Sign-A-Rama
01.2002 - 01.2003
Manager
Pierre International Bookstore
01.2000 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Science -
University of Florida
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