Russell Wheeler
Republic Trusswerks
Mount Solon,VA
30
years of professional experience
Results-driven sales professional with extensive customer service expertise. Proven ability to adapt strategies to meet dynamic market demands while maintaining strong client relationships.
Experienced with contractor sales, client relationships, and product expertise. Utilizes effective communication and negotiation skills to drive sales success. Track record of consistently meeting sales targets and fostering long-term client partnerships.
Experienced with client engagement and sales techniques. Utilizes effective communication and persuasive skills to drive sales. Knowledge of building and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring consistent achievement of sales goals.
Work History
Sales
16 Years 1 Month- Reported sales activity, generated sales quotations, and proposals and maintained customer contact database to achieve sales objectives and quota.
- Monitored sales trends to adjust sales strategies and meet changing customer demands.
- Supported sales objectives, collaborating with sales team to identify opportunities for finance-related upsells.
Truss Designer & Sales
10 Years 4 Months- Designed truss systems using advanced MItek software to meet project specifications.
- Streamlined design processes, reducing turnaround times for project deliverables.
- Reviewed and revised designs based on client feedback and regulatory changes.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate design solutions for their specific needs.
- Assisted clients in selecting appropriate truss systems based on project requirements and budget constraints.
- Effectively communicated design concepts with non-technical stakeholders using visual aids such as sketches or 3D models when necessary.
- Conducted thorough quality control checks on completed designs to minimize errors and revisions.
- Ensured truss designs adhered to industry standards and building codes for optimal structural integrity.
- Delivered comprehensive truss layouts, material lists, and cut sheets to facilitate smooth construction processes.
- Collaborated with engineers to ensure structural integrity and compliance with building codes.
- Conducted detailed analyses of load requirements for various construction projects.
- Mentored junior designers on best practices in truss design and software utilization.
Truss Designer
2 Years 7 Months- Designed custom truss systems to meet specific project requirements, enhancing structural integrity.
- Collaborated with architects and engineers to evaluate design feasibility and compliance with building codes.
- Utilized T-lock software to create detailed truss designs, improving accuracy and reducing errors in production.
- Mentored junior designers on industry standards and best practices, fostering skill development within the team.
Truss Designer
2 Years 1 Month- Utilized MItek software to create detailed truss designs, improving accuracy and reducing errors in production.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Wood Science Forest Products
Skills
Customer service
Truss engineering / Design
Driven
Commerical and Residential experience
Carpentry knowledge
Timeline
Sales
Republic Trusswerks
05.2010 - CurrentRead More
Truss Designer & Sales
Glaize Components
01.2000 - 05.2010Read More
Truss Designer
Timber Truss
06.1998 - 01.2001Read More
Truss Designer
Skyline Building Systems
05.1996 - 06.1998Read More
Virginia Polytechnic Institue And State University
Bachelor of Science from Wood Science Forest Products
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