I am an experienced laborer and leader looking to make a positive impact wherever I go. I have lengthy experience in construction, manufacturing, sales, retail and applying myself within a team.
I am one of the most versatile hires you can make with an excellent attitude.
As a dad of three, homeowner and dedicated worker; I am hoping to secure my place into a life long career that I can place that passion behind. I am looking for a company that wants to grow, improve and build something strong and sustainable OR a company that can offer these aspects with confidence. Let's build something better together.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Pavement Marking Specialist
Crowley Construction Corporation
West Allis, WI
08.2022 - Current
Install a variety of materials: waterborne paint, acetone paint, epoxy(2 component) paint, thermoplastics, Methyl Methacryate(MMA) and others per job specification.
Operate a variety of automated paint machines to "stripe" roadways, parking lots/structures, and airports. I also operated a variety of pressure based or "grinding" based removal equipment for pre existing road markings or surface preparation.
Read and decipher construction plans and blueprints per job and apply it to real time installation and service. This would almost always include the layout prior to installation by measuring, scaling per the engineers/customers plans.
Fix and maintain Greco Linelazers of various types. All yearly maintenance would be performed by myself or another painter. I fixed everything that wasn't directly related to the function of the engine/carb.
Lead a crew of staff to complete daily job goals with efficiency and quality in every step.
Lead projects to focus on reducing scrap, organization and processes for in shop and maintenance hours were introduced to severely save on time. Improved the quality standard of installation and maintenance by a mile through process and demonstration.
Route Sales Representative
Aramark Uniform & Career Apparel
Cudahy, WI
02.2020 - 07.2022
Load, manage inventory and service 10-20 customers daily.
Complete reports, log information and finish job orders. My route was "mine".
Developed and maintained customer relationships to drive sales and enhance service satisfaction.
Managed route scheduling to drive efficiency, maintain customer satisfaction and make on time service stops.
Customers varied from small mom and pops to the largest of retailers and manufacturers(Kemps, WE Energies, Kroger etc etc). I would be responsible for the sizing, ordering, organizing, cleaning + of sometimes over 100 employees at a single location.
Our field consisted of uniforms, linens, traction and debri rugs and mats as well as first aid and restroom services for medical/restaurant-dining/assisted living, manufacturing plants etc.
District Sales Manager/Route Sales Representative
Frito Lay
Kaukauna, WI
01.2016 - 02.2020
Frito Lay is the largest manufacturer and distributor of salty snacks in the entire world.
Led district sales initiatives, driving revenue growth through strategic planning and execution.
Developed and implemented training programs for sales team, enhancing product knowledge and customer engagement.
Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for business expansion.
Monitored sales performance metrics, adjusting strategies to meet customer and route needs.
Directly responsible of a 20 person district with 25-30 different "large retail" accounts.( I also served time with a "small" business district) Scheduling, hiring, all employee interaction was enforced through me.
Trained well over 10+ employees for our sales and service departments.
I walked into a district with a 75% employee turnover rate( the newly implemented system in place was 2 years old). I took that same district, won top sales district in all of Wisconsin, and had a 100% employee retention rate for 365 days.
My last remaining time with Frito was spent after i transferred to Milwaukee as a Route Sales Representative by choice. Ordering for accounts that do a million+ in sales yearly. Maintaining Route specific inventory. Driving sales through customer relations. Securing additional space and driving innovation. Servicing the product directly onto the shelf. Delivering the product via a 28-30ft box truck or street truck for smaller + inner city accounts.
Tack Welder/Assembler-Shipping + Receiving
Rexnord Industries LLC-Highfield
Cudahy, WI
06.2012 - 11.2015
Operated various machinery and hydraulic presses to alter engineered materials for security systems used by electric and gas companies.
Operated multiple lifts for various reasons including production, inventory as well as shipping and receiving.
Responsible for the oversight of all outgoing and incoming material.
Worked in direct correlation with the supervisors and managers of the department to ensure order accuracy, quality and completion.
Sales Associate/Warehouse Inventory Specialist
The Home Depot
Milwaukee, WI
09.2009 - 05.2012
Education
High School Diploma -
South Milwaukee High School
South Milwaukee, WI
Skills
Quality assurance is always my first step and top priority