William Ashford
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Results-driven sales professional with a proven track record in process improvement and strategic techniques. Expertise in relationship management and team leadership, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and business growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Outside Sales
253 Payment Pros
Seattle, WA
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted regular performance reviews to assess team effectiveness and implement improvement initiatives.
- Led cross-functional meetings to coordinate efforts between sales, product development, and customer service teams.
- Finalized sales deals and contracts.
- Managed territory budget to support development of regional and territory leads.
- Drove business success by maintaining and applying current knowledge of sales, promotions and policies regarding payments, exchanges, and security practices.
- Identified upsell opportunities within existing accounts through attentive relationship management skills which led to increased customer spending over time.
- Developed key partnerships for better business opportunities, resulting in an expanded client base.
- Streamlined communication channels between the sales department other teams within the organization thus improving overall efficiency.
- Improved customer satisfaction levels by addressing concerns promptly and offering personalized solutions tailored to their needs.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
- Delivered recommendations to long-term accounts to promote brand awareness to key audience.
Owner
Caw Contracting LLC
Vancouver, WA
03.2023 - Current
- Oversaw budgeting and financial planning to optimize resource allocation.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring project deadlines were met consistently.
- Developed strong client relationships, resulting in repeat business opportunities.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Expanded business into new markets,
- Led negotiations for major contracts, securing favorable terms that significantly reduced costs.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Manged projects for costco doing anywhere from 100000 to 750000 dollar jobs. manged sub contractors to make sure job was done efficient and got finished on time due to our schedule.
Carpenter
Stellar J
Woodland, WA
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Supervised project workflows, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Trained junior carpenters on tool usage and construction techniques, enhancing team capabilities.
- Developed efficient framing solutions that improved project timelines and reduced material waste.
- Coordinated with contractors to align project specifications with client expectations and deadlines.
- Managed inventory of tools and materials, optimizing resource allocation for projects.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
- Increased safety on job sites by diligently following industry best
- Streamlined construction process, expertly interpreting blueprints and executing plans with precision and attention to detail.
Superintendent
Miller Sons Contracting
Battle Ground, WA
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Directed daily operations and workflow management on multiple construction sites.
- Collaborated with project managers to ensure adherence to safety protocols and regulations.
- Oversaw scheduling and resource allocation for efficient project execution.
- Mentored junior staff, promoting skills development and operational best practices.
- Conducted site inspections to ensure quality control and compliance with project specifications.
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Coordinated permit acquisition processes for smooth progress on all construction projects.
- Directed facility upgrades to provide safer and more conducive learning environment.
- Documented construction and extraction workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
- Assisted in recruiting and hiring new construction and extraction workers.
- Managed 25 workers when performing duties in line with local and national building codes in construction.
- Managed construction schedules, coordinating with subcontractors and suppliers to meet project timelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School
Vancouver, WA06.2005
Skills
- Inside and outside sales
- Outside sales
- Internet sales management
- Sales process improvement
- Strategic sales techniques
- Efficient sales transactions
- Self-generated sales
- Sales budgeting
- Sales process streamlining
- Business pitches and sales
Timeline
Outside Sales
253 Payment Pros
01.2024 - Current
Owner
Caw Contracting LLC
03.2023 - Current
Carpenter
Stellar J
03.2022 - 10.2022
Superintendent
Miller Sons Contracting
02.2019 - 02.2021
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School