I have worked in the residential and commercial construction industry for the past 26 years. I would enjoy the opportunity to expand my knowledge and success. I am committed to excellence and success in the performance of my company and my own career. I possess excellent communication skills in person, via telecommunication and email. I have strong organizational skills, an eye for small details, multi-tasking abilities and a passion for collaborating with others for success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Services Consultant
The Blue Book Building & Construction Network/Dodge Construction Network
01.2017 - 07.2025
In this role I was responsible for increasing and maintaining General Contractor and Facility/Property Manager contributed projects in the Dodge Construction Network (DCN) via ONETEAM’s SaaS bid management solution and the Concierge Invitation to Bid messaging service. My responsibilities included:
Searching for new clients who are in need of subcontractor and supplier bids
Retaining users and securing projects for bid in assigned territories
Messaging project information and plan room documents
Demonstrate the features and benefits of ONETEAM and DCN
Onboarding new users including adding the vendor logo and uploading their private vendor database
Training new users on vendor, document, and communication management features
Supporting users via phone, email, chat, and virtually to solve product and technical issues
Maintaining frequent contact with users to nurture relationships and increase product retention
Contacting users to solicit product feedback and proposals for improvement
Contacting non-product users to schedule demonstrations
Contacting non-product users to secure bidding projects for concierge messaging
Communicating new user projects and relationship opportunities to the sales team
Collaborating with associated internal operational teams
Promoting other DCN products and services to users for upsell opportunities
Testing and providing product performance issues to the QC Specialist with proposed solutions
Team Lead August 2021-July 2025 included onboarding new specialists, training team members, creating standard operating procedure manuals
Technical Sales Specialist
The Blue Book Building & Construction Network
09.2015 - 12.2016
Generate new and repeat sales by conducting online demonstrations of multiple SaaS product lines
Determine client requirements and expectations in order to recommend specific products and solutions
Use technical knowledge and sales skills to provide advice and support on a range of products
Educate clients about terminology, system tools, features and benefits of products to improve product related sales and client satisfaction
Search for new clients to maximize client potential in designated territories
Secure meetings and close new business by qualifying opportunities with key decision makers
Support marketing activities by attending trade shows, conferences and other marketing and networking events
Building Materials & Millwork Sales Specialist
Williams Lumber & Home Centers
07.2005 - 09.2015
Standard and custom materials sales
Customer relations
Product and software training
Managing key client accounts
Canvassing for new business
Promotional and networking events
Substitute Teacher
Wappingers Central School District
01.2010 - 06.2012
Teaching grades K-6
Assistant Retail Manager
Williams Lumber & Home Centers
09.2003 - 07.2005
Training and managing retail staff
Retail Sales Associate
Williams Lumber & Home Centers
09.2001 - 09.2003
Ordering and stocking inventory
Customer service
Cashier
Williams Lumber & Home Centers
09.1999 - 09.2001
Billing and invoicing
Switchboard operation
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies K-8 Elementary Education
Western Governors University
05.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Dutchess Community College
05.2002
Skills
Bid Management Software
Project Management Software
Business Development
Account Management
Service & Support
Microsoft Office Tools
Client Relations
Millwork & Building Materials Sales
Timeline
Professional Services Consultant
The Blue Book Building & Construction Network/Dodge Construction Network
01.2017 - 07.2025
Technical Sales Specialist
The Blue Book Building & Construction Network
09.2015 - 12.2016
Substitute Teacher
Wappingers Central School District
01.2010 - 06.2012
Building Materials & Millwork Sales Specialist
Williams Lumber & Home Centers
07.2005 - 09.2015
Assistant Retail Manager
Williams Lumber & Home Centers
09.2003 - 07.2005
Retail Sales Associate
Williams Lumber & Home Centers
09.2001 - 09.2003
Cashier
Williams Lumber & Home Centers
09.1999 - 09.2001
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Dutchess Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies K-8 Elementary Education
Account Executive - New Business, Inside Sales USA (Remote) at Dodge Construction NetworkAccount Executive - New Business, Inside Sales USA (Remote) at Dodge Construction Network