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Robert L. Harrington

KISSIMMEE,FL

Summary

Goal-driven and results-oriented professional with progressive experience in project management and sales operations within the floorcovering industry. Recognized for strategic and proactive approach in implementing creative business solutions and coordinating team efforts toward quality services and on-time delivery of services. Equipped with proven ability to analyze an organization’s management procedures; identify deficiencies and potential opportunities; and develop operational solutions to increase reliability and improve productivity. Multifaceted and engaging leader with outstanding operational and managerial skills along with exceptional communication, analytical, and problem-solving aptitudes.

Strategic Commercial Manager possessing solid knowledge of performance reporting and financial and budgeting processes. Bringing 20-year background developing and implementing commercial strategies, conducting market research and analysis and coordinating with diverse teams. Confident communicator comfortable managing high volume of work.20

Knowledgeable Director of Commercial Sales with proven track record in managing commercial operations and driving business growth. Successfully led cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives and streamline processes. Demonstrated expertise in negotiating contracts and optimizing revenue through effective sales strategies. Strategic Commercial Manager possessing solid knowledge of performance reporting and financial and budgeting processes. Bringing 20-year background developing and implementing commercial strategies, conducting market research and analysis and coordinating with diverse teams. Confident communicator comfortable managing high volume of work.

Overview

49
49
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial Manager/Business Development

Village Flooring Plus
06.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: Commercial flooring contractor servicing central Florida
  • Responsible for sales, marketing, estimating, installation and operation of a commercial flooring contractor servicing central Florida
  • Reorganized sales force, added key players and expanded coverage
  • Increased sales by 50% while increasing margin by 56%
  • Implemented new software program which works with RFMS in creating estimates
  • Set up checklist to insure all materials are accounted from take-off to contract
  • Review all contracts
  • Estimate Commercial jobs when needed
  • Commercial flooring contractor servicing central Florida
  • Negotiated contracts and product prices by collaborating with vendors and developers.
  • Devised pricing methodologies and industry strategies through economic and business analysis.
  • Increased sales by $[Amount] by issuing surveys to customers and interpreting results.
  • Added new software program to enter clients, quotes, work orders, warehouse tickets

Senior Estimator

Stinsons Interiors
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Responsible for material take-off for builders serviced by Stinson’s from Tampa to Ocala
  • Develop and maintain take-off, bids in RFMS Measure and Project Manager
  • Prioritize all projects with in my builders to ensure timely bid
  • Work closely with Purchasing and Field Supervisors on urgent bids
  • Create material specification on a wide variety of flooring product from carpet to vinyl, to ceramic tile, laminates and wood
  • Develop pricing spreadsheets for all builders selected products in categories
  • Estimate Commercial jobs when needed

Branch Manager / Account Executive

Empire Construction Services/All Commercial Floors
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Direct outside vendors on material fabrication, approve cost and contracts for fabrication
  • Assigned to manage challenging project, project personal and materials – Plaza at Coral Gables, USF, ICN
  • Directed purchasing on all projects from $10,000 up to $3,400,000
  • Material procurement for Division 9 Flooring Finishes
  • Vendor relation will all manufactures to develop and implement programs
  • Between procurement and vendor relation is reduced cost of the Plaza project by $138,000
  • Strong working relationships with Shaw, Mohawk, Tarkett, Armstrong (AHK), Interface and Milliken
  • Reviewed all contracts in Florida for red lining and approval
  • Inventory control on project materials shipped to our facility
  • Reconciled project orders for quantities and pricing
  • Performed take-offs and estimating for all my commercial project
  • Outlined all Division 9 materials for commercial project to ensure I was pricing specified materials
  • Held contract meetings with General Contractor for budgeting process which would lead to seeking out replacement products if the contractors price exceeded budget
  • Sales in 2021 first quarter $489,000, on target for annual sales of $1,956,000
  • Sales in 2020 $465,000 during pandemic
  • Sales in 2019 of $4,500,000 exceeding quote by $1,600,000
  • Major project included USF Morisani College of Medicine, Plaza at Coral Gables
  • Directed USF/ Skanska project delivered on schedule and no problems on site
  • Secured Contract with Orange County School System for all flooring
  • Secured Contract with Hilllsborough School System for all flooring

Commercial Project Manager/ Sr Account Manager

Empire Construction Services
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Spearhead the development of commercial business in Tamp and vicinities in coordination with general contractors within the area
  • Obtain in-depth knowledge of the commercial market and the general contractors
  • Demonstrate expertise product specification in accordance with the architects and end-users needs
  • Expertise in value engineering with general contractors and end clients to help meet budget needs
  • Working with general contractors and architect in the greater Tampa area to specify $3.6 million in business
  • Developed working relationships with new general contractors throughout the state of Florida
  • Established pricing programs with all suppliers to address the needs of our customers

Commercial Manager | General Manager

Flooring By French, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Pioneered the establishment of new commercial business across Greater Tampa Bay area, while strengthening relationships with the architectural community and general contractors
  • Took charge of managing various projects with Morton Plant, BayCare, Tampa General and GracePoint medical facilities
  • Led the development of commercial buying programs in carpet, wood, laminate, porcelain tile, natural stone, and commercial supplies in coordination with flooring manufacturers and suppliers, which minimized cost by 7%
  • Played an active role in regaining commercial sales from $20K to over $1M in revenue with 22% margin in the first year
  • Conceptualized and implemented inventory controls, which minimized losses of $60K with over $1M worth of inventory
  • Designed and integrated the new commission program in alignment with quarterly budgets leading to 15% sales increase and turnover elimination
  • Established consultative relationship with area architectural and design firms, including Willingham & Associates, C&K Architects, BGD architects, and Oliveri along with discussions on product performance that brought over $200K sales to clients
  • Coordinated with General Contractors, ABI, BCI, DeLotto and Sons, Hawkins Construction, CBI Contractors, GCG Construction, and Turner Construction in managing and securing an $8M bids with 25% close ratio

Architectural and General Manager

Tile & Marble Collection, Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2012
  • Provided strategic direction in the establishment of the new business in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee
  • Effectively handled all product specification with architectural community for projects across the United States
  • Took charge of presenting natural stone, porcelain, and ceramic tiles to the commercial designer
  • Supervised warehouse personnel and handled the inventory worth $1.2M
  • Created major projects in Dallas, Florida, Las Vegas, Nevada, Texas, and the southeast, along with other international projects in India through TVS and Philippines through HBA – which included the projects in: King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort; Trump Tower Sunny Isles; Atlanta Financial Center; Lenox Square; and Clark County Courthouse
  • Enforced architectural and contractor sampling program, which maximized sales from $300K to $24K in four years
  • Gained commendation for boosting sales from $300K to over $550K in 2008

Southeast Region Sales Leader Project Manager

Sampco, Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Efficiently fulfilled expanded duties, such as overseeing three product engineers and three customer service representatives with various customer mix through addition of flooring and paver manufacturers
  • Initiated sampling programs for three brick companies displaying changeable grouts, which generated over $100K in each new sample boards
  • Attained over $800K CertainTeed saving through elimination of change labels and management of annual program
  • Significantly increased sales by 4% in 2011 and 6% in 2012 by developing and managing the manufacturing of national sample introduction for CertainTeed in 2010 and 2011
  • Conceptualized the design of marketing and merchandising programs with displays and inventory in 186 home improvement stores in the southeast, which significantly increased sales by $7M and cut cost through procurement review

Builder Manager | Southeastern Builder Manager

Mohawk Industries
01.2002 - 01.2005
  • Directed the successful regional builder program for the southeast generating over 20% contractor market share through a complete flooring package
  • Proactively identified and brought additional builders and contractors, which increased sales for over $15M
  • Made substantial contribution in identifying all products in the program, particularly carpet, wood, ceramic, and natural stone

Sales Representative, Account Manager, National Sales Training Manager, New England Regional Manager, Southeastern Regional Manager

Congoleum Corporation
01.1976 - 01.2002

Education

Coursework in Master of Business Administration -

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Bachelor of Art - Urban Life

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Imeasure
  • Measure Square
  • RFMS
  • Pro$cent
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Operations management
  • Strategic planning

Training

  • Sales Training | Zero Defect
  • Finance for the Non-financial Manager, American Management Association
  • Train the Trainer, American Management Association
  • Management by Objectives (MBO)

Timeline

Commercial Manager/Business Development

Village Flooring Plus
06.2024 - Current

Senior Estimator

Stinsons Interiors
01.2022 - 01.2023

Branch Manager / Account Executive

Empire Construction Services/All Commercial Floors
01.2019 - 01.2022

Commercial Project Manager/ Sr Account Manager

Empire Construction Services
01.2016 - 01.2019

Commercial Manager | General Manager

Flooring By French, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2016

Architectural and General Manager

Tile & Marble Collection, Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2012

Southeast Region Sales Leader Project Manager

Sampco, Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2007

Builder Manager | Southeastern Builder Manager

Mohawk Industries
01.2002 - 01.2005

Sales Representative, Account Manager, National Sales Training Manager, New England Regional Manager, Southeastern Regional Manager

Congoleum Corporation
01.1976 - 01.2002

Bachelor of Art - Urban Life

Georgia State University

Coursework in Master of Business Administration -

Georgia State University