Ronald Keith Summers
Derby,NY
Summary
Results-driven Branch Manager with expertise in Production efficiency, customer service, and team development. Proven track record of enhancing client satisfaction and achieving sales goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Branch Manager
Cleary Building Corp.
Wellington, KS
07.2017 - 02.2026
- Led branch operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and company policies.
- Developed sales staff and production crews for the office.
- Managed inventory control processes, Directing Sub contractors to different phases of the buildings in process.
- Implemented customer service initiatives that improved client satisfaction.
- Implement company procedures to get projects built efficiently.
- Manage all DOT regulations for Crew trucks and Equipment.
- Schedule and order All buildings for the office, Based on Site readiness and weather concerns.
Outside Sales Representative
Millcreek Lumber and Truss
Wichita, KS
03.2014 - 07.2017
- Developed and executed sales strategies to expand customer base in competitive markets.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with clients to ensure repeat business and referrals.
- Conducted market research to identify trends and opportunities for product promotion.
- Analyzed sales performance data to refine tactics and improve overall sales effectiveness.
- Increased territory sales by building strong relationships with key clients and identifying new business opportunities.
- Worked Mainly with Larger commercial projects and sales of Building Materials
Branch Manager
Cleary Building Corp.
Wellington, KS
10.2008 - 03.2014
- Developed training programs to enhance staff performance and operational efficiency.
- Managed inventory control processes, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste.
- Implemented customer service initiatives that improved client satisfaction.
- Oversaw project management for building installations, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Implemented effective sales strategies to achieve branch targets and exceed expectations consistently.
- Managed branch financials including budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking for accurate reporting and decision-making support.
- Analyzed financial reports to identify trends and drive strategic decision-making.
Department Manager ASM
Lowes Home Improvment
Derby, KS
09.2004 - 10.2008
- Led daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and high standards of customer service.
- Developed team training programs to enhance product knowledge and improve employee performance.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock availability and minimizing excess.
- Implemented process improvements that increased department efficiency and reduced operational costs.
- Oversaw scheduling and staffing, aligning resources with peak business demands for maximum productivity.
- Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels.
- Transfer from Massillon Ohio Where I was a Department Mgr. as well and moved to Kansas started with Lowes in 1999
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management And Marketing
Stark State College
Canton, OHSkills
- Branch operations management
- Customer service
- Customer relationships
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent work ethic
- Team supervision
- Client relationship management
- Verbal/written communication
- Employee development
- Staff management
- Sales management
Accomplishments
Received Sales Awards For every year while employed with Cleary Buildings
Timeline
Branch Manager
Cleary Building Corp.
07.2017 - 02.2026
Outside Sales Representative
Millcreek Lumber and Truss
03.2014 - 07.2017
Branch Manager
Cleary Building Corp.
10.2008 - 03.2014
Department Manager ASM
Lowes Home Improvment
09.2004 - 10.2008
Bachelor of Science - Management And Marketing
Stark State College
Production Office of the year 2023
Highest volume in production percentage over budget