Provost Jonathan

Started out as a Forman and made my way up to sales/ project management and sold over a million dollars evevry.

• Identified new market opportunities and developed tailored strategies to capitalize on them.
• Cultivated a positive work environment, fostering teamwork and collaboration among staff members.
• Increased customer satisfaction through efficient communication and timely project completion.
• Developed strong relationships with clients to maintain ongoing business opportunities.
• Leveraged data-driven insights for informed decision-making during the sales process, leading to greater success rates in closing deals.
• Improved sales performance by implementing innovative project management strategies.
• Demonstrated adaptability by managing an evolving portfolio of projects in response to shifting market trends or changing client priorities.
• Balanced workload distribution among team members while providing support where needed, resulting in better employee engagement and reduced turnover rates.
• Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the organization, leading to increased operational efficiencies and overall productivity gains.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring on-time delivery and exceeding client expectations.
• Streamlined processes for more effective sales team coordination and collaboration.
• Established clear communication channels between stakeholders for streamlined information sharing throughout projects'' lifecycles.
• Created customized proposals that effectively addressed clients'' unique needs and pain points while showcasing our value proposition as a solution provider.
• Consistently met or exceeded revenue targets, contributing significantly to company growth.
• Mentored junior team members for their professional growth and enhanced sales skills.
• Negotiated advantageous contracts with vendors, reducing costs and improving profit margins.
• Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
• Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
• Attended industry events and conventions to expain sales opportunities.
• Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
• Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
• Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
• Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
• Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
• Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
• Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
• Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
• Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
• Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
• Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
• Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
• Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
• Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
• Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
• Enhanced profitability by developing pipelines utilizing marketing and sales strategies.
• Managed revenue models, process flows, operations support, and customer engagement strategies.
• Communicated product quality and market comparisons by creating sales presentations.
• Aligned company goals with customer outcomes and increased satisfaction by automating contact management systems.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with headquarters, regional and other teams nationally to maintain consistent message and experience.
• Facilitated business by implementing practical networking techniques.
• Increased sales volume and expanded product line to new retailers, warehouse clubs and natural food chains.
• Drove sales by developing multi-million dollar contract sales.
• Collaborated with advertising group to create uniformity between advertising messages and retail incentives.

• Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
• Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
• Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
• Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.

Started as a laborer for the first year and moves my way up to a Forman position and works there for 7 years. It was a great company but being laid off in the winter was tough for me and my family.

• Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
• Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
• Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
• Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
• Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
• Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.
• Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
• Developed strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, fostering open communication channels for smooth project execution.
• Adapted workflows in response to changing environmental conditions or unexpected challenges encountered during construction activities.
• Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
• Collaborated with project managers in planning stages, advising on schedule adjustments and potential obstacles.
• Monitored progress against established benchmarks, adjusting strategies as necessary to meet targets consistently.
• Implemented efficient work processes to boost overall productivity while reducing costs.