Capital Rerfinishers, IncVice President of Sales and Operations
Mar. 1992 - Jul. 1996Washington, DCFounded family business dedicated to architectural bronze, wood and sculpture restoration of government and commercial buildings. Created professional company portfolio and directed marketing and public relations functions, marketing services to federal government, architecture and property management firms • Gained an in-depth understanding of Federal Government procurement system and RFP preparation and response • Wrote five-year business plan, which resulted in a fourfold increase of annual revenue in three years and an increased market share position from eighth to second
• Managed and developed employee base, which grew from five to seventeen employees • Identified, closed and managed and performed on several significant projects including: US Capitol, Senate and House Buildings, IRS, Arlington Cemetery, Justice Dept., British, Korean, Finland Embassies, HHS, Dept. of Commerce and The Bartholdi Fountain conservation projects, becoming officially sanctioned by the GSA's Historic Preservation Department • Successfully executed successful PR campaign and simultaneously placed feature and photo on front page of both The Washington Post & Washington Times Metro Section's and coordinated appearances on NPR's Market Place Radio Talk Show and WJFK TV.
• Developed Web Site (http://www.refinishers.com) Company was sold in 1998