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Classis car collector, extensive travel experience, standup comedian
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Russell Gelfuso

Warwick,RI

Summary

Sales professional experienced in building relationships and retaining top accounts. Offers skills in customer service, knowledge of market trends and background in upselling. Looking to put knowledge and abilities to good use in sales position focused on market penetration. Experienced professional focused on meeting or exceeding objectives seeking Sales Representative position. Offers advanced training and knowledge of industry best practices. Recognized for leadership, planning abilities and clear, direct communication style.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Russ Gelfuso Construction
Cranston, RI
02.2001 - 03.2022
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.

Vice President

Cruise Brothers
Warwick, RI
02.1988 - 01.2001
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and overall departmental productivity.
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Established performance goals for department and provided methods for reaching milestones.
  • Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
  • Attended trade shows and client meetings, promoting company brand and building rapport with prospects and partners.
  • Identified and solved issues with production, workforce and material sourcing to drive business objectives.
  • Created and made appropriate documentation for annual budgets and senior leadership goals.

Education

College Prep

Cranston High School West
Cranston, RI

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI
06.1984

Skills

  • Board Oversight
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Portfolio Management
  • Industry Expertise

Classis car collector, extensive travel experience, standup comedian

I've owned former president Richard Nixon's 1974 Cadillac Talisman and over 100 collector and antique cars. As Co-Owner/founder of Cruise Brothers, I've been on over 200 cruises and have traveled the world extensively. I enjoyed doing construction and finish carpentry at my own company for the past 19 years, but it has taken it's toll on my hands, so I'm looking forward to applying the sales skills and benefitting from the recognition that I have developed since starting Cruise Brothers and growing it into one of the country's largest travel agencies.

I also write and perform standup comedy in R.I. and Massachusetts as a hobby.

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Russ Gelfuso Construction
02.2001 - 03.2022

Vice President

Cruise Brothers
02.1988 - 01.2001

College Prep

Cranston High School West

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Rhode Island College

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