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Active Alarm CompanySr. Account Executive
Mar. 2025United States
Avondale ElectricProject Manager
Sep. 2024 - Mar. 2025Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States
Ruff Framing IncConstruction Project Manager
Jan. 2024 - Apr. 2024United StatesOversaw & direct construction projects from conception to completion. Responsible for the overall organization, budget creation, timeline development, scopes & objectives for each project assigned. Responsible for all estimates and take offs for all projects. Weekly on site walk throughs for consistent collaboration with our team onsite and contractors, for reporting all field activity & reporting to owner on large capital projects. Ensuring team meets all scope & budget requirements while providing concrete guidance on priority of tasks. Negotiating contracts and sending RFIs for proposals to clients. Determine needed resources from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations. Order equipment and materials for job site- ensure resources availability & allocation. Plan all construction operations & schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines are met. Evaluate progress & prepare detailed reports. Create & maintain comprehensive project documentation throughout projects. Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques. Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, & budget. Oversee all onsite and offsite construction to monitor compliance with building & safety regulations & timeline & scope. Review & document work progress on daily basis. Select tools, materials, and equipment to track inventory. Review the project in depth to schedule deliverables & estimate cost. Manage change orders process from estimates to signing and approvals. Main communication between onsite team, contractors, vendors, and owner.
Revere Electric SupplyProject Manager
Dec. 2021 - Jan. 2024Greater Chicago AreaRevere Electric Supply is a 4th generation, family-owned independent electrical distributor with 10 locations throughout Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. We rely on our industry leading employees; consisting of on staff experts to build lasting partnerships with our partners and customers.
Avondale ElectricProject Manager & Business Operations
Jan. 2020 - Dec. 2021Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United StatesProject management & coordination, estimating, blueprints & bid packet takeoffs, bid proposals. Exceeding all clients/ GCs expectations to meet project timeline, budget, codes, coordinating with field team and subs to stay on schedule, onsite visits, building client rapport, and meeting clients full satisfaction. Handle all business operations, internal reorg/ systems, trainings & processes setup. Creating all new Creative from ground up- website, social media, content writing, and marketing. Aligning all vendors, manufacturing, and distribution companies for partnership agreements. Spearheading growth of low voltage division, including security, FA, burg, access control, door entry, wanderguard, nurse call and more. Working on obtaining my OSHA and NICET certification, as well as AutoCad, Bluebeam, FieldWire, Monday, and Accubid training.
Nesa’s Love to LiveConsulting- Director Of Operations And Business Development
Jan. 2019 - Jan. 2020Greater Chicago AreaBusiness Consultant & Sales Director for Nesa’s Love to Live, an alternative medical consulting firm as well as Nesa’s Hemp, a Nutraceutical Hemp Oil and Hemp Product line. Consulting on Business Development, Sales & Marketing Strategy, and all Business Operations for both startup firms. Handled all legal, financial, day to day operations, obtaining proper certifications, putting together & proofread all contracts & sales proposals, all private labeling & packaging, supply chain management, and distribution. Was also in charge of working with the website developers on creating 2 websites that I designed, handled all sales & marketing material, wrote all marketing, website, and sales content, as well as all social media content. Found & initiated contract to work with the direct manufacturer, worked with the manufacturing team & owners one on one to help in putting together a finished product on shelves. Through gaining product specific certifications such as USDA Certified, Oregon Tilth Certified, GMO Free & Vegan Certified, QR codes linked with 3rd party lab results, putting together label, bottling, and packaging, getting samples, and obtaining the finished product for sale we were able to form relationships with distribution networks in order to sell both in stores & online. Handled all aspects of startup from concept to production. Product and Market Development, Branding, Sales & Business Development, Design & Creative Consulting, Content Development, IP legal, insurance, risk management, payment processing, wholesale account partnerships, manufacturing supply agreements, fulfillment, event, marketing, advertising, and social platforms specialist.
American Backflow & Fire PreventionDirector of Sales
May. 2018 - Jan. 2019Greater Chicago AreaFull Service backflow, fire safety, and plumbing company. In business for over 50 years, American Backflow & Fire Prevention has a glowing reputation for quality service and competitive pricing! * Sprinkler Systems * Backflow * Fire Pump * Fire Alarm * Fire Extinguishers & EM/Exit Lights * Range Hood Fire Suppression Systems * Plumbing & Sewer Services *** Contract Role***
Sky Fitness ChicagoFitness Instructor & yoga teacher
May. 2015 - Jul. 2017
CorePower YogaYoga Instructor
Mar. 2015 - Jul. 2017
LaMarco Systems, Inc.Director of Healthcare Systems & Life Safety; Project Manager
Jan. 2015 - May. 2018Greater Chicago Area*Fully responsible for sales strategy, growth, and performing all sales phases to maximize profit. *Prospecting *Cold Calls (in person & via phone) *Verifying (initial site visits, code regulation compliance) *Client Meetings (build rapport, obtain clear scope of current & future projects/ opportunities, timeline, budgets) *Created Proposals *Budgets, Estimates, Reports *Design Engineered virtual prototype of system layouts *Presentations *Contract Negotiations *Project Management & Coordination *Follow ups, Care calls/visits. Managed Thorough & Organized Documentation: *Maintained up to date customer records, prospects, leads, and referrals. *Meeting Notes *Company project pipelines, both current and future *Set next steps *Scheduled follow up calls/ visits *Additional details to build further rapport. Sales Portfolio: 75% new business 10% expanding existing accounts 10% referrals 5% leads & public bids Achievements: 2018- Submitted over $5.5M in proposals and over $100K in RMR proposals. $350K in signed contracts, and $50K in signed RMR contracts. 2017- Submitted over $6.4M in proposals. $325K in signed contracts, and $55K in signed RMR contracts. 2016- Submitted over $4.4M in proposals. $350K in signed contracts, and $46K in signed RMR contracts. LaMarco Systems: Provide full range of Service for all your Life Safety and Nurse Call needs. Services range from Fire Alarm, Security, CCTV IP, Access Control, Door Entry & Intercom Systems, Mass Notification, Area of Rescue, Structural Cabling, and Nurse Call Systems. From inception of designing the system, to installation, service, and monitoring, LaMarCo Systems is your one stop shop for all. We also provide different VMS Solutions, UL Certification Services, and detailed Web Reporting tools for all your needs. Chicagoland distributor for all your Jeron Nurse Call needs, for all Healthcare, Nursing Home, and Hospital needs. Largest project from ground up 16 building complex for $375M. Healthcare $28M.
LaMarco Systems, Inc.Project Manager; Life Safety & Security Executive
Jan. 2015 - May. 2018Greater Chicago AreaDeveloped & launched the healthcare division to establish LaMarco Systems presence in the Healthcare Industry. Provided sales & services of medical devices, critical care products, and medical equipment to hospitals, nursing facilities, surgery centers, and medical healthcare clinics. Developed & implemented Business Plan, Sales & Marketing Plans, Sales Forecasts. Identified, prepared, and executed prospects, target lists, account mapping, effective sales strategies, techniques, and tools. Designed and developed marketing materials, prepared annual, quarterly, monthly, weekly sales plans, pipelines, sales agendas to stay on target. Created new partnerships with numerous healthcare manufacturers to boost revenue, expand HC division products & services line. Achieved annual sales objectives through establishing & maintaining business & communication with new customers, as well as further building relationships with active accounts. Helped oversee projects by collaborating with all participants & stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, project objective, timeline, budget, roles & responsibilities. Ran weekly meetings with team to cover new agenda, bids out, & status of active project. Attended, ran meetings and presentations with new clients, new manufacturing partners, new product demos, and training classes to further my own education, & acquired industry specific certifications.
UFC TechnologyDirector of Business Development & Talent Acquisition
Jun. 2014 - Jan. 2015Chicago, IllinoisUse a “Unified Foundation Consulting” framework (leveraging CMMI & ITIL) to create an alliance among businesses, users, suppliers , processes & technology; using partnership as the key catalyst strategy for IT service life-cycle & tactical execution for continued businesses improvement & success.” Our focus is on optimizing business performance through IT strategy, goals, and objective using the Unified Framework Consulting Approach. We use partnership with major software and hardware leaders to enable and empower people to deliver strategic business value. Because there is not a single prescription for the success of IT solutions; there must be guidance, practices, and measures that will be implementable and executable in a “Unified Foundation Consulting” framework: Partnership is key. We can help your business make best use of business intelligence, governance, program management, architecture, automation and operation metrics specifications that define the day-to-day measurements as a baseline for exerting control on business processes efficiency.
Kelly ServicesBusiness Development & Recruiting Specialist
Jan. 2013 - Jun. 2014Greater Chicago AreaKelly is a world-class provider of staffing solutions to small businesses and Fortune 500® companies alike. Kelly Services, a US-based Fortune 500 company and a global staffing industry leader since 1946. From experienced support-level professionals to senior-level management, our professionals get the job done smoothly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Here to help with any of your contract, contract to hire, or direct hire staffing needs! [email protected] 312-853-3434
The Creative GroupAccount Manager & Recruiting Specialist
Oct. 2011 - Dec. 2012Greater Chicago AreaThe Creative Group specializes in the prestigious interactive, design, and marketing niche, providing a complete range of professionals on a project and full time basis. New Business Developement Account Management Full Life Cycle Recruiting
TEKsystemsIT Recruiter
May. 2011 - Oct. 2011Networked with top IT talent within the Chicago-land area for TEKsystems, specializing in the Project Management and Business Analyst skill-sets. Sourcing Process: - Utilize internal and external resources to identify potential candidates for client requirements - Place job postings on the Internet to reach out to qualified candidates - Develop recruiting sourcing strategies to find qualified professionals interested in contract, contract to hire, and direct placement employment Hiring Process: - Responsible for screening candidates to ensure their qualifications meet client criteria - Conduct skills testing, office interviews, reference checks, and background investigations - Present job opportunities to qualified candidates and negotiate contract terms Management Process: - Prepare resumes for presentation to clients - Coach candidates through the client interview process - Build relationships with contract employees through different activities, including weekly lunch meetings
CORConceptsManagement Training Program/ Sales Account Manager
Jan. 2009 - Jan. 2011Greater Chicago Area*Developed skills through selling business to business in multiple territories throughout the Chicagoland area. Created and managed a sales team of 5-10 people to exceed weekly individual and group sales goals. Built competency for employee B2B selling through training techniques and shadowing opportunities. Worked and managed book of business covering multiple territories throughout Chicagoland area. Exceeded weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual sales goals- Consistent Top Performer. Recruited, interviewed, hired, and trained 3+ entry level employees weekly. Prepared, ran, and managed 8-10 person, weeklong sales trips; Exceeding sales quotas by 30-70%. Planned and executed weekly management, and training meetings as well as company events.
Synergy LogisticsBusiness Office Manager
Jan. 2006 - Jan. 2009Greater Chicago AreaManaged all day to day office responsibilities, handled full sales lifecycle, and coordinated customers’ logistics needs by locating various transportation agents. Negotiated and closed deals, while focusing on growing companies book of business. Found the most efficient and cost effective solutions to meet each client’s transportation needs. Expanded logistics capabilities by adding 6 new trucks, and drivers, to the existing 2 in house trucks. Increased customer base by over 200% and held customer retention rate at 80% or above.
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