Kevin Barry
West Hartland,AL
Summary
Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 35 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/President of Business Development
Northwest Sporting Goods
02.2017 - Current
- Northwest CT's largest Uhaul dealer. Serving CT ad western MA.
- The region's largest sporting goods dealer, propane distributor, and FFL-licensed firearms dealer.
- Authorized dealer of Old Hickory Buildings LLC product line.
- Offer and manage 6000 square feet(67 units) of indoor climate-controlled self-storage units.
- Maintain our property and building services.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
Owner
Kevin Barry Drywall
01.1983 - 02.2018
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- oversaw commercial and residential construction sites
- responsible for sales, labor, management, and all field operations
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Architectural Drafting Technology (CAD)
Porter And Chester Institute - Rocky Hill
Rocky Hill, CT06.1989
Bachelor of Science - Architectural Engineering
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA05.1986
Skills
- Budget Administration
- Business Management
- Financial Planning
- Sales Leadership
- Project Estimating
- Small Business Operations
- Negotiation
- Business Administration
- Customer Relations
- Project Management
- Consulting
- Contract Management
- Bidding Processes
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Financial Management
- Business Development
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem Solving
Websites
Accomplishments
accomplished swimmer and sailor.
Played and lettered in ice hockey through college.
Started and successfully ran my own drywall business for 30+ years, at one point reaching 18 full-time employees.
In 2017 bought Northwest Sporting Goods
Received a TOP 100 North American Uhaul Dealer of the month award consistently since June 2018. we have grown from 6-8 vehicles to over 40, making us the largest dealer in Northwest CT and western MA.
Section name
Enjoy hunting, fishing, boating, camping. Pretty much anything outdoors.
Timeline
Owner/President of Business Development
Northwest Sporting Goods
02.2017 - Current
Owner
Kevin Barry Drywall
01.1983 - 02.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Architectural Drafting Technology (CAD)
Porter And Chester Institute - Rocky Hill
Bachelor of Science - Architectural Engineering
Wentworth Institute of Technology
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