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Paul Knoth

Sales / Construction Project Management
Conroe,TX

Summary

Motivated individual with experience in customer service and sales. Skilled in building customer relationships and understanding customer needs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for providing superior customer service. Enthusiastic Sales and Customer Service professional with expertise in communication and negotiating. Driven to provide superior quality customer service. Innovative in leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services as well as creating solutions for customers to drive loyalty, retention and revenue. Highly adept at training, managing, coaching and mentoring sales and customer service associates with talent for interacting with staff at all levels of organization and public. Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales, Project Manager

LIfeline Roofing Systems
Conroe, TX
03.2021 - Current
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
  • Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.

Business Owner/Operator

Caliber Transportation
Conroe, TX
03.2019 - 04.2021

Provided Transportation for Motorcycles, sports cars,Rvs, Travel trailers,and spl equipment

worked with dealers, Brokers, Auction sites,and private cliants

Provided enclosed and open trailer options and storage

delivered new Rvs and relocation services

  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.

Construction Project Manager

Russell Construction Inc.
Conroe, TX
04.2016 - 02.2019
  • Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate labor coverage for all projects.
  • Kept sites compliant with OSHA, federal, state and local regulations to prevent unnecessary delays.
  • Reduced costs by driving competitive subcontractor bids and effective contract execution.
  • Remained up-to-date on best housing and building practices and negotiated pricing and schedules.
  • Improved cost control through effective allocation of subcontractors and site resources.
  • Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
  • Read plans and blueprints and communicated to workers.
  • Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.

Outside Sales Representative

First Source Electrical
Houston, TX
10.2009 - 04.2016
  • Computed total costs and profit requirements for customer sales to provide accurate pricing.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
  • Prepared and deliver customer sales quotes.
  • Worked independently with minimal supervision.
  • Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.
  • Prioritized tasks and projects to meet tight deadlines.
  • Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
  • Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, including managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
  • Collaborated with vendor representatives and company customers to set up optimal delivery schedules.

Sales Representative

Rexel Electrical Supply
Houston, TX
11.2007 - 10.2009
  • Reached out to customers after completed sales to evaluate satisfaction and determine immediate service requirements.
  • Increased revenue by acquiring new customers and determining needs to offer relevant products.
  • Helped resolve client problems quickly with superior customer service.
  • Evaluated inventory and delivery needs, optimizing strategies to meet customer demands.

Inside Sales Specialist

Owen Electric
Houston, TX
04.2000 - 10.2007
  • Evaluated project scope to estimate costs and set timelines for project delivery.
  • Rendered technical drawings and electrical systems specifications exceeding company standards.
  • Coordinated with vendors to identify and procure appropriate equipment necessary for project completion.
  • Worked with Residential and Comercial[type] customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.

Electrical Foreman

Lanehart Electric
Houston, TX
09.1992 - 04.2000
  • Oversaw installation, maintenance and repair of power lines, electrical systems, fixtures and appliances.
  • Planned, assigned, scheduled and supervised work of power linesmen, electricians and other assisting personnel.
  • Monitored employees to enforce safety and work performance standards.
  • Resolved team and client challenges with proactive and actionable solutions.
  • Performed electrical installations and repair for residential and commercial projects.
  • Evaluated job site and project specifications to determine supply needs, coordinating availability of equipment and materials.
  • Read complex schematics and blueprints to install and repair electrical systems.
  • Evaluated job scope and determined necessary supplies, timelines and projected expenses.
  • Worked on various high-rise commercial and residential projects to rough, rehabilitate and maintain electrical systems.
  • Communicated with clients to assess needs, provide status reports ad inform of any potential delays.
  • Monitored employee performance and adherence to job specifications to maintain quality standards and high client satisfaction.

Education

High School Diploma -

Oak Park High School
Kansas City, MO

Skills

    Customer Relations

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Timeline

Sales, Project Manager

LIfeline Roofing Systems
03.2021 - Current

Business Owner/Operator

Caliber Transportation
03.2019 - 04.2021

Construction Project Manager

Russell Construction Inc.
04.2016 - 02.2019

Outside Sales Representative

First Source Electrical
10.2009 - 04.2016

Sales Representative

Rexel Electrical Supply
11.2007 - 10.2009

Inside Sales Specialist

Owen Electric
04.2000 - 10.2007

Electrical Foreman

Lanehart Electric
09.1992 - 04.2000

High School Diploma -

Oak Park High School
Paul KnothSales / Construction Project Management