Dynamic sales professional with a strong background in training and mentoring teams. Expertise in project coordination and customer service excellence, leading to improved client satisfaction and streamlined operations.
Overview
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1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Inside Sales/Special Order Desk
Lock City Home Center
Sault Ste Marie, MI
06.2020 - Current
Cultivated strong client relationships to identify needs and preferences.
Delivered training and support to new team members on sales processes and tools.
Resolved customer inquiries promptly, improving service quality and responsiveness.
Supplied customers with detailed product information, pricing, and availability.
Yard Worker
Whiskey River
Rudyard, MI
04.2019 - 12.2019
Operated machinery to move materials around the yard efficiently.
Maintained cleanliness of the yard and surrounding areas.
Assisted in loading and unloading supplies for daily operations.
Organized materials in designated storage areas for easy access.
Lead Installer/Head of Systems Maint.
The Sprinkler Man Inc
Cleveland, OH
03.2000 - 08.2002
Installed irrigation systems for residential and commercial properties.
Coordinated project timelines and schedules with clients and team members.
Trained junior installers on best practices and safety protocols.
Conducted site assessments to determine installation requirements and challenges.
Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance during installations.
Collaborated with suppliers to source quality materials for projects.
Managed a team of installers by providing guidance on tasks completion status, deadlines.
Demonstrated proper use of equipment to reduce accidents and meet health and safety requirements.
Corrections Officer/RUO E-10
Michigan Dept Of Corrections
Kincheloe, MI
08.2002 - 04.2012
Supervised inmate activities and maintained order within the facility.
Conducted regular safety inspections and ensured compliance with regulations.
Managed inmate records and documented daily activities accurately.
Monitored security systems and responded to alarms promptly.
Assisted in conflict resolution among inmates and staff to maintain peace.
Trained new officers on procedures and safety protocols effectively.
Participated in emergency response drills to enhance preparedness.
Collaborated with mental health professionals to support inmate well-being.
Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations that may arise within the facility.
Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
Maintained daily logs of shift activity.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Corrections/Law enforcement
Lake Superior State Univ
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Skills
Client relationship management
Sales training
Product knowledge
Process optimization
Installation techniques
Project coordination
Certification
Corrections Certificate
Affiliations
United States Airforce Veteran
Kinross Twp Election Committee
Former Delegate for Chippewa County Republican Party
Timeline
Inside Sales/Special Order Desk
Lock City Home Center
06.2020 - Current
Yard Worker
Whiskey River
04.2019 - 12.2019
Corrections Officer/RUO E-10
Michigan Dept Of Corrections
08.2002 - 04.2012
Lead Installer/Head of Systems Maint.
The Sprinkler Man Inc
03.2000 - 08.2002
Some College (No Degree) - Corrections/Law enforcement