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Jon Shelton

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Experienced construction professional with 35 years in the industry, including a decade specializing in resinous flooring. Proven track record as both an installer/owner and a key contributor at Laticrete, where I excelled in customer training, product testing and feedback, expert installation, problem-solving, and driving sales growth. Ready to leverage my extensive expertise to deliver impactful results for your organization.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

National Technical Sales Representative

Laticrete International Inc.
10.2023 - Current
  • Promoted to oversee the resinous flooring division at a national level, managing sales and technical operations for both direct-buy customers and distributors.
  • Collaborated with architects, designers, distributors, and end-users around the country to create customized flooring solutions meeting specific needs and budgets.
  • Supported national brand projects by facilitating flooring recommendations from concept through demo installations to full brand integration.
  • Installed test materials during R&D product development for advanced testing phases.
  • Collaborated with customers and asked questions to assess needs and budgets.
  • Attended local and national trade shows to discover new products and services for addition to company's current offerings.

Regional Technical Sales Representative

Laticrete International Inc.
10.2018 - 10.2023
  • Managed regional sales and technical operations for the resinous flooring division in Texas and Oklahoma.
  • Partnered with local architects, contractors, and end-users to design and implement flooring solutions.
  • Built strong relationships with distributors and direct-buy customers to drive sales growth within the region.

Owner & Operator

Shelton & Company Decorative Concrete
01.2017 - 03.2019
  • Specialized in highly customized decorative coatings for residential and commercial clients.
  • Served as a technical resource for other installers across the Southeast, sharing expertise andsolutions for complex projects.

Project Manager

PT Concrete
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Managed diverse projects, from small residential installations to large commercial jobs exceeding 50,000 square feet.
  • Planned and coordinated multiple simultaneous projects, handling logistics for both local and road crews.
  • Supervised scheduling, lodging, and travel for out-of-town installations.

Education

B.A. in Liberal Arts -

Harding University
Searcy, AR
01.2007

A.A. in Medical Technology -

Arkansas State University
Beebe, AR
01.1997

Skills

  • Flooring Expertise: Extensive experience in floor coating preparation, installation, and product knowledge, including grinding, shotblasting, and scarifying
  • Technical Skills: Proficient in Mac, PC, Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, Workday, Concur, and Adobe Creative Suite
  • Project Visualization: Skilled in visualizing project outcomes to plan and execute efficiently
  • Communication: Experienced in creating and delivering presentations for informational andsales purposes
  • Project Management: Expertise in construction management, cost calculation, and budgetoversight
  • Customer Training: Proficient in training customers on resinous product lines, coveringinstallation and project bidding
  • Problem Solving: Strong ability to diagnose and resolve field issues and product failures

Timeline

National Technical Sales Representative

Laticrete International Inc.
10.2023 - Current

Regional Technical Sales Representative

Laticrete International Inc.
10.2018 - 10.2023

Owner & Operator

Shelton & Company Decorative Concrete
01.2017 - 03.2019

Project Manager

PT Concrete
01.2014 - 01.2018

B.A. in Liberal Arts -

Harding University

A.A. in Medical Technology -

Arkansas State University

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