Neil Taylor
Phillipsburg,NJ
Summary
Licensed General Contractor knowledgeable in construction protocols and standards. Offering more than 20years of successfully landing projects that exceed client expectations and meet budgetary constraints. Considered a top notch professional with exceptional composure. Knowledgeable individual skilled in multiple trades, including electrical, plumbing and carpentry. Successful General Contractor successful working with various personalities and meeting very tight deadlines on variety of commercial and residential projects.
Overview
57
57
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Contractor
Taylor Home Solution
PAHILLIPSBURG, NJ
07.2016 - 05.2021
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule and applicable building codes.
- Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
- Assessed [Type] project plans, spoke with clients or designers and visited job site to better understand project scope and client desires.
- Maintained optimal cost controls by making affordable supplier purchases and negotiating lower prices.
General Manager of Operations
Jersey Wine And Spirits
Jersey City, NJ
09.2006 - 06.2016
- Trained, coached and mentored staff to support smooth adoption of new [Type] program.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Chaired weekly meetings with executive leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, establish milestones and tailor products to individual markets.
- Designed modern employee recognition program which boosted productivity and improved morale.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
Retail Manager
Bottle King Liquors
Gilette, NJ
07.1980 - 08.2006
- Exhibited excellent people skills during interaction with employees and customers.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Controlled store inventory and reviewed cash handling and operations reports.
- Trained and developed new employees for ease of transition into team.
- Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked and well-organized.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Outside Sales Representative
Monsieur Touton Wine Imports
New York, NY
09.1999 - 07.2006
- Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
- Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
- Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve technical or service concerns.
- Contacted new and existing customers to discuss ways to meet needs through specific products and services.
- Performed required travel for training and scheduled events.
- Showcased product features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales.
- Identified prospective customers by using business directories and following leads from existing clients.
- Built strong client rapport to establish diversified network of connections.
- Prospected and conducted face-to-face sales calls with business executives and directors throughout assigned territory.
Sales Rep
Winebow Wine Distribution
Princeton, Trenton, NJ
08.1989 - 07.1999
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Achieved monthly sales goals by promoting product benefits and enrolling new clients.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
- Increased sales by offering consultation on products and services and applying customer service and upselling techniques.
- Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
- Attended advanced training sessions and conferences to increase product knowledge and productivity.
Education
FIREfIGHTER
WARREN COUNTYFireACADEMY
Washington Township, NJ08.1989
Associate of Arts -
Raritan Valley Community College
Somerset CountyNJ06.1982
Associate of Arts - Special Police Officer
Morris County Police Acdemy
NJ11.1981
Skills
- Contract Terms Interpretation
- Administrative Oversight
- Environmental Compliance
- Specification and Blueprint Interpretation
- Project Estimation
- Subcontractor Management
- Price Proposals
- Permit and License Procurement
- Job Bidding
- Process Improvement Initiatives
- On-Time Project Delivery
Certification
- Wine Training - Sommelier 1982 Waldorf Astoria, NYC
Timeline
General Contractor
Taylor Home Solution
07.2016 - 05.2021
General Manager of Operations
Jersey Wine And Spirits
09.2006 - 06.2016
Outside Sales Representative
Monsieur Touton Wine Imports
09.1999 - 07.2006
Sales Rep
Winebow Wine Distribution
08.1989 - 07.1999
Retail Manager
Bottle King Liquors
07.1980 - 08.2006
FIREfIGHTER
WARREN COUNTYFireACADEMY
Associate of Arts -
Raritan Valley Community College
Associate of Arts - Special Police Officer
Morris County Police Acdemy
- Wine Training - Sommelier 1982 Waldorf Astoria, NYC
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