Ryan Berry
Sales/ Construction
Yoakum,TX
Summary
Dedicated Industry professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Owner
Self Employed Services
Yoakum, TX
05.2017 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
Sales Consultant
Medio Creek Resources
New Braunfels, TX
01.2011 - 05.2017
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
- Created detailed sales presentations to communicate product features and market data.
- Cold called and conducted face-to-face sales calls with C-level executives and directors in assigned sales territory.
- Achieved top performance by strategically adapting to rapidly changing, competitive environment.
- Researched potential clients and markets to prepare for appointments.
- Targeted prospective clients by reviewing business directories, building database of leads and attending networking events.
- Contacted customers and prospects to generate new business to achieve company growth goals.
- Reconciled billing discrepancies with regulatory agencies and finance department.
- Used consultative sales approach to understand and meet customer needs.
- Conferred with existing and potential customers to assess requirements and propose optimal solutions.
- Serviced existing accounts on regular basis to maximize revenue.
Sales Representative
Southpro Restoration
Houston, TX
01.2010 - 12.2016
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
- Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
- Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Used customer insights to develop innovative sales strategies to increase sales.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
Construction Manager
Ryno Construction
Montgomery, TX
01.2003 - 12.2009
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Developed and implemented quality control plan to guarantee highest standards of workmanship.
- Supervised team of Number construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and subcontractors to confirm fair pricing and quality service.
- Developed and implemented risk mitigation plan to reduce potential project delays and costs.
- Prepared and managed project budgets to accurately track costs and expenses.
- Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Negotiated labor contracts with general contractors and subcontractors.
- Developed and implemented construction plans according to client specifications and expectations.
- Collaborated with structural engineers to evaluate structural integrity of projects.
- Tracked project costs and other financial metrics to maximize profitability.
- Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
- Established and maintained relationships with vendors to source affordable and high quality materials and equipment for construction projects.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Analyzed and evaluated construction bids to select most cost-effective contractors.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
- Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards.
- Scheduled utility service providers according to project timelines.
Education
None - Real Estate
Lone Star College System
Spring, TX 05.2007 - 06.2007
Diploma - General Literature
Lufkin High School
Lufkin, TX 09.1990 - 05.1992
Master Of Business Administration - Accounting
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX 01.1996 - 05.1998
Skills
Business administration
Project Management
Human Resource Management
Business Development
Verbal and written communication
Coaching and mentoring
Strategic planning
Consulting
Marketing
Budgeting
Business launch
Negotiation
Profit and Loss
Investor relations
Operations management
Timeline
Owner
Self Employed Services
05.2017 - Current
Sales Consultant
Medio Creek Resources
01.2011 - 05.2017
Sales Representative
Southpro Restoration
01.2010 - 12.2016
None - Real Estate
Lone Star College System
05.2007 - 06.2007
Construction Manager
Ryno Construction
01.2003 - 12.2009
Master Of Business Administration - Accounting
Stephen F Austin State University
01.1996 - 05.1998
Diploma - General Literature
Lufkin High School
09.1990 - 05.1992