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Salvatore Costello

Portland,OR

Summary

Resourceful HVAC Salesperson with 10 years of expertise in HVAC sales, organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget and financial management.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Solutions Advisor (Residential HVAC Sales)

Climate Control Inc
01.2023 - Current
  • Work with residential clients to find solutions to their HVAC problems
  • Explaining the benefits of higher tier equipment to customers
  • Finding ways to differentiate our company and myself from others to the client
  • Measure conditions and prepare packets for sold jobs before install team review
  • Being as thorough as possible in Manual J load calculations, includes crawl and attic inspections
  • Reviewing AHRI combinations, electrical requirements and other specifics before offering system configurations and rebates

Commercial HVAC Sales

Jacobs Heating & AC
06.2014 - 11.2022
  • Design and sell Carrier VRF, ductless, unitary and split systems for commercial and residential jobs
  • Develop and initiate projects, manage costs, and monitor performance.
  • Provide positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Design and sell commercial HVAC systems for small and large businesses
  • Develop CAD drawings from hand sketches, verbal instructions and site visits.
  • Review specifications to generate complex details of individual system components.

Sheet Metal Apprentice

Jacobs Heating & AC
01.2013 - 06.2014
  • Install commercial HVAC systems and ductwork.

Accounting Clerk

Jacobs Heating & AC
06.2006 - 12.2012
  • Accounts Payable
  • Reception
  • Open and process mail Manage multi-lined phones Schedule sales calls Provide customer service and support.

Team Leader/ Corps Member

AmeriCorps NCCC & NWSA
01.2004 - 11.2005
  • Led a team of six individuals Multiple hours of in office planning for after-school programs
  • Developed program materials such as flyers and props
  • Created a summer camp program focusing on outdoor education.
  • Involved in the Corps Ambassador Program, used to promote and recruit potential Corp members Assisted in local community projects in a team environment.
  • Did community led projects ranging from tax preparation for low income families to building homes with Habitat for Humanity

Education

Certificate - Fundamentals of HVAC

Carrier University
Syracuse, NY
12.2017

NW College of Construction
Sheet Metal Apprenticeship

Portland Community College
Fire Science

Portland State University
Political Science

Skills

  • Client relationship building
  • Project planning, development, and implementation
  • Contract Review and Recommendations
  • Organization and Time management

Timeline

Home Solutions Advisor (Residential HVAC Sales)

Climate Control Inc
01.2023 - Current

Commercial HVAC Sales

Jacobs Heating & AC
06.2014 - 11.2022

Sheet Metal Apprentice

Jacobs Heating & AC
01.2013 - 06.2014

Accounting Clerk

Jacobs Heating & AC
06.2006 - 12.2012

Team Leader/ Corps Member

AmeriCorps NCCC & NWSA
01.2004 - 11.2005

Certificate - Fundamentals of HVAC

Carrier University

NW College of Construction

Portland Community College

Portland State University
Salvatore Costello