- After a 22 year career working for a 50-year, family-owned, custom home builder in Friday Harbor, and previously as a partner in a successful San Juan Island boutique record company, I'm excited to pivot into a new career path.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Company Operations, Project Operations/Logistics
Lowe Construction
Friday Harbor, Wa, WA
01.2000 - 07.2022
Second in command at $10mm custom home builder working daily with company owner
Developed estimates for use in project budgets
Outlined work plans, and assessed resources for projects
Liaised with high value customers
Liaised with team sub-contractors, vendors, architects, project managers, and associated professionals
Developed strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, industry peers, and customers
Fostered a no drama, positive environment
Delivered projects with high qualitative standards
Mitigated production risks by identifying potential problems and taking effective action
Procured and schedule material deliveries and specialty work to job-sites and other locations
Interfaced with state and county departments on various permitting issues including permit issuance
Maintained high quality standards by educating employees on new materials and processes specified on a per-project basis
Partner/National Sales Manager
World Disc Productions, Inc.
Monterey, Ca/San Juan Island
01.1989 - 01.1998
Was pivotal in company growth culminating in the sale of the company for approx. $11mm adjusted dollars
Maintained a productive national sales staff by strategically recruiting and training manufacturer's representatives organizations
Set up and oversaw territory assignments, performance quotas, and budgets.
Participated in national sales events, trade shows, attended training seminars, and traveled to manufacturer's representative showrooms for sales events.
Delivered sales presentations alongside territory representatives to key account prospects
Conveyed customer needs and preferences to the marketing and production departments
Managed in house sales department
Participated in all aspects of business expansion objectives and opportunities, including new market exploration, product development and international licensing and distribution
Regularily contacted various radio stations and trade publications to promote projects
Researched and identified potential customers and new market opportunities.
Education
Frankfurt American High School
Frankfurt, Germany
Town of Friday Harbor Planning Commission - 8 year term -
Friday Harbor Planning Commissioner
Washington State Licensed Home Inspector #647 -
AHIT
Washington State Firefighter 1 & Wildland Squad Boss -
Washington State Fire Academy
North Bend, WA
Licensed San Juan County Onsite Sewage Inspector -
San Juan County Health Department
Certified Erosion And Sediment Control Lead -
Stormwater One
Skills
Vendor and sub-contractor sourcing and liaison
Account service, development, and retention
Key account prospecting, sales, development, and program management
Proposals and presentations
Manufacturer's Representative sourcing, development and management
Trade Show and Field Sales organizing, support, and participation
Construction plan reading, take off, and Cost estimation
Permit application and processing
Full Phase, skilled Carpenter
Technically skilled in various specialized equipment operation including rolling stock
Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CECSL) Certification
Timeline
Company Operations, Project Operations/Logistics
Lowe Construction
01.2000 - 07.2022
Partner/National Sales Manager
World Disc Productions, Inc.
01.1989 - 01.1998
Frankfurt American High School
Town of Friday Harbor Planning Commission - 8 year term -
Friday Harbor Planning Commissioner
Washington State Licensed Home Inspector #647 -
AHIT
Washington State Firefighter 1 & Wildland Squad Boss -
Washington State Fire Academy
Licensed San Juan County Onsite Sewage Inspector -