Michael Valentino
Astoria,NY
Summary
Dynamic leadership and management professional with a proven track record in strategic sales, client relationship management, teaching and training, and marketing initiatives. Adept at driving business growth through innovative strategies and fostering strong client partnerships. Committed to leveraging expertise to contribute to a forward-thinking organization while seeking a full-time position to further develop skills both in an office as well as on the work site.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Plumbers Apprentice
ILG Mechanical
Manhattan, MT
02.2026 - Current
- Collaborated with master plumber to address plumbing issues, ensuring efficient operation of both small repairs and large-scale systems.
- Carried loads of up to 100+ pounds across elevated pathways, stairwells, and rough terrain.
- Managed systematic arrangement of work truck, detailed materials lists, and efficient work order filing.
- Displayed strong problem-solving abilities when faced with unexpected challenges during project execution.
Carpenters Apprentice
Grand Management LLC
Calais, ME
11.2024 - 02.2026
- Assisted in framing, drywall installation, and finishing tasks on residential projects.
- Utilized wide array of power tools with precision and safety to complete large projects.
- Worked with lead carpenters to monitor progress, manage small team of assistants, and ensure alignment with established project schedules.
- Oversaw inventory management of materials and tools to ensure project requirements were met.
Dance Instructor
Arthur Murray Dance Studio
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Connect with prospective clients quickly and effectively to build a professional relationship upon first meeting.
- Create personalized dance programs for each student under my tutelage.
- Use sales strategies to enroll prospective clients into a dance program.
- Act independently on my own to continue developing my own dance, sales, and teaching skills in my free time.
- Act as a student liaison to best communicate the needs of the student body to managerial staff.
Junior Account Manager
Madison Parker Financial
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Connect with business owners quickly and effectively through telephone conversations.
- Foster ongoing sales relationships with business owners to create lasting partnerships.
- Coordinated as a team to help coach coworkers who fail to meet expected sales goals.
- Conduct qualification with business owners via phone, email, and text.
- Assist clients to qualify them for the most appropriate business loan or service.
Account Manager
Prestige NY
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Interacted with hundreds of people weekly through door-to-door marketing and sales campaigns.
- Met with low-income families in their homes daily to remedy overbearing consumer debt.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained 6 new representatives into the sales program.
- Oversaw daily office operations by working with team members to generate marketing strategies.
- Led office wide workshops to improve strategies of less experienced representatives.
Education
BA - Communications
SUNY Oneonta
01-2018
AA - Liberal Science
Nassau Community College
01-2016
Skills
- Sales
- Public Speaking
- Interviewing Skills
- Client Relations
- Training and Orientation
- Office Proficiency
- Pipe installation
- Power tool use
- Job site safety
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Plumbers Apprentice
ILG Mechanical
02.2026 - Current
Carpenters Apprentice
Grand Management LLC
11.2024 - 02.2026
Dance Instructor
Arthur Murray Dance Studio
02.2023 - 01.2024
Junior Account Manager
Madison Parker Financial
03.2020 - 11.2020
Account Manager
Prestige NY
02.2019 - 02.2020
AA - Liberal Science
Nassau Community College
BA - Communications
SUNY Oneonta