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Robert Fanneron

Wilmington,NC

Summary

Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 35 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Architectural Specialty Products
08.2010 - Current

Independent Manufacturers' Representative.

New York City and Northern New Jersey Metro region.

Promoted ten different manufacturers of architectural specialty building products.

Presented products to the architectural design community to obtain product specifications.

Promoted and sold products to contractors and owners.

Prepared material takeoffs for manufacturers for quotations.

Followed orders through shop drawing and submittal approvals.

Attended project site meetings for coordination with field conditions, other trades and product installation.


Partner

Architectural Material Solutions
07.2005 - 08.2010

Independent Manufacturers' Representative firm covering Metropolitan New York City for up to a dozen manufacturers of specialty architectural products.

Owner

Robert Fanneron Sales Associates
08.1996 - 06.2005

Independent Manufacturers' Represent for up 10 different and non-competing specialty architectural building components typically purchased and installed by the carpentry and decorative metal trades.

Promoted products to the architectural design community including face to face product demonstrations, assisting with detailing and specifications and providing CEU presentations.

Project Manager/Project Estimator

American Panel Tec
10.1992 - 07.1996

Estimated the cost of prefabricating lightweight steel framing wall and floor panels and roof trusses on a project specific basis. Services included prefabricated building components, sheathing and exterior finish products.

Closed work with general contractors and owners.

Managed from design through delivery, including material take offs and ordering. Scheduling production at the plant to work with overall project schedules. Jobsite visits to review design, delivery and installation.


Outside Sales Manufacturer Representative

Kavanagh Sales Company
09.1988 - 08.1992
  • Participated in ongoing training initiatives to continually expand product knowledge and improve selling techniques.
  • Tracked customer and supply chain details for precise and timely fulfillment.
  • Serviced existing accounts on regular basis to maximize revenue.
  • Scheduled, updated and maintained product preparations and customer promotions.

  • Prospected and conducted face-to-face sales calls with business executives and directors throughout assigned territory.
  • Attended industry trade shows to network with potential clients and stay current on market trends.

Draftsman, Inside Sales, Outside Sales

Marino Industries
09.1982 - 09.1988
  • Produced shop drawings, sketches and diagrams to illustrate design concepts.
  • inside sales order processing
  • Visited clients on-site to give benefit-oriented sales presentations.

Education

No Degree - Structural Engineering

State University of New York, Buffalo
Amherst, NY

Associate of Applied Science - Architecture

State University of New York, Delhi
Delhi, NY
05.1982

Skills

Proficient in reading architectural drawings and specifications

Product comparison and analysis along request for equivalent approvals

Strong organizational and communication skills

Microsoft office proficiency, familiar with On Screen Takeoff, Procure and Blue Beam Reviewing bid and contract scopes of work

  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Relations
  • Strategic Decision-Making
  • Product Promotion
  • Bidding processes
  • Negotiation
  • Inventory Management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Small business operations

Timeline

Owner

Architectural Specialty Products
08.2010 - Current

Partner

Architectural Material Solutions
07.2005 - 08.2010

Owner

Robert Fanneron Sales Associates
08.1996 - 06.2005

Project Manager/Project Estimator

American Panel Tec
10.1992 - 07.1996

Outside Sales Manufacturer Representative

Kavanagh Sales Company
09.1988 - 08.1992

Draftsman, Inside Sales, Outside Sales

Marino Industries
09.1982 - 09.1988

No Degree - Structural Engineering

State University of New York, Buffalo

Associate of Applied Science - Architecture

State University of New York, Delhi
Robert Fanneron