Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
NOTABLE PROJECTS & AWARDS
NONPROFIT
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JEFF CASTER

Lancaster,CA

Summary

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Operations

Innovative Commercial Environments, Business Office Outfitters & Alfabet Furniture
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Actively sought out fresh business development opportunities, focusing on research, selection, and showcasing products that offer added value.
  • Built reliable partnerships between factories and wholesalers, leading to the establishment of new job roles, as well as significant growth and revenue increases.
  • Collaborated closely with ownership to identify and secure new branch locations while managing daily operations throughout their development.
  • Successfully mended a number of strained relationships between clients and the company, resulting in new and extended contract agreements.
  • Enhanced company visibility by participating in design competitions and achieving recognition in an international design competition (details available upon request).
  • Developed and refined business plans and processes that led to substantial cost savings for the company in a short timeframe.

Account Executive | Architectural Interiors Specialist

Parron Hall
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Actively identified new business development opportunities, including research, selection, and presentation of value-added products
  • Surpassed individual and company development goals
  • Developed and lead multiple project teams
  • Effectively project managed across diverse challenging markets such as Healthcare, Finance, Legal, Tech, Education, Government, Pharmaceutical and Biological.
  • Closed project deals within the agreed upon timeline to maximize company profits and client value
  • Represented the company with professional excellence as an advocate and representative
  • Successfully participated in competitive bid situations that resulted in new business accomplishments

Account Consultant | Sales

Systems Source
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Actively pursued new business development opportunities with a keen focus on research, selection, and highlighting products that deliver additional value.
  • Established strong partnerships between manufacturers and wholesalers, which facilitated the creation of new job positions and drove notable growth in revenue.
  • Worked hand-in-hand with ownership to pinpoint and secure new branch locations, while overseeing daily operations throughout their establishment.
  • Successfully repaired several strained relationships between clients and the company, leading to new and renewed contract agreements.
  • Increased the company's visibility by engaging in design competitions, earning accolades in an international design competition (details available upon request).
  • Crafted and improved business plans and processes that resulted in significant cost savings for the company in a short period.

Designer | Project Manager | Account Manager | Sales

Crawford & Company
01.2007 - 01.2014
  • Directly controlled over 960+ projects in the United States and internationally
  • Generated new business leads, departmental budgets, and forecast projections
  • Consistently delivered projects on time, within specification, and on (or under) budget
  • Maintained state and local code compliance initiatives
  • Demonstrated strong customer service skills to foster lasting relationships with clients and new business partners
  • Initiated and led the development of a comprehensive new flooring division within Crawford & Co.
  • Maintained a strong knowledge of workplace trends, new products, and design applications
  • Provided professional consulting and proposals for relocations, reconfigurations, and new installations
  • Provided clients with space planning and 3D graphic renderings
  • Completed several Business Sales programs and Leadership boot camps

Education

Business Management, Engineering Graphics, Digital Media, English & Public Speaking, Architecture, Graphics Design, Principles of Info Systems

Cuyamaca & Grossmont College

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Sales Marketing
  • Account Management Project Management
  • Presentations Contract Negotiations
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Commercial Construction

Timeline

Director of Operations

Innovative Commercial Environments, Business Office Outfitters & Alfabet Furniture
01.2016 - 01.2020

Account Executive | Architectural Interiors Specialist

Parron Hall
01.2016 - 01.2017

Account Consultant | Sales

Systems Source
01.2014 - 01.2016

Designer | Project Manager | Account Manager | Sales

Crawford & Company
01.2007 - 01.2014

Business Management, Engineering Graphics, Digital Media, English & Public Speaking, Architecture, Graphics Design, Principles of Info Systems

Cuyamaca & Grossmont College

NOTABLE PROJECTS & AWARDS

Winner | International Design Innovation Technology Competition | Website: http://shaperyenterprises.com/101ashstreet/JCaster/


Notable Projects:

9 to 5 Seating HQ, CA, BAE Systems – Long Beach, CA, BAE Systems – San Diego, CA, BAE Systems – Santa Clara, CA, BAE Systems – Vista, CA, Camp Pendleton, CA, Edwards Air Force Base, CA, Encore Capitol, CA, March Air Force Base, CA, Pacific Western Bank, CA, Qualcomm – Building A6, CA, Qualcomm – Atlanta, Sparling, CA, U.S. Coast Guard, CA, USD – School of Business, CA, Golden 1 Credit Union, CA, DZAP, San Diego, CA, PenChecks, San Diego, CA, Hotel Churchill, San Diego, CA, Cutwater Spirits, San Diego, CA, Sea Breeze Properties, CA, Legacy International Center, CA, BAE Systems – Colorado Springs, CO, BAE Systems – Honolulu, HI, BAE Systems – Louisville, KY, BAE Systems – Redlands, MD, BAE Systems – Sterling Heights, MI, BAE Systems – Troy I & II, MI, BAE Systems – Rome, NY, BAE Systems – Charlotte, NC, Qualcomm – Raleigh, BAE Systems – Chambersburg, PA, BAE Systems – Thomasville, PA, BAE Systems – York, PA, BAE Systems – Arlington, VA, BAE Systems – Ballston, VA, BAE Systems – Dulles, VA, BAE Systems – McLean, VA, BAE Systems – Newington, VA, BAE Systems – Quantico, VA, BAE Systems – Reston, VA, BAE Systems – Sterling, VA, Lockheed Martin – Crystal City, NED HQ, DC, Tesla, People's Republic of China, Shanghai, BAE Systems, Tel Aviv

NONPROFIT

Serving Hands International, Board Member | Field Operations | Charity


Donate time & energy to the health and development of the extremely needy, Responsible for scheduling and leading board meetings, allocating funds, and generating annual reports.

JEFF CASTER