Former Biz Owner Resume Sample
Former Biz Owner Resume Sample
Whitman Carley
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Professional Highlights
Xxxxxxxxxxxx City, ST
20XX Present
Broke new ground by introducing maintenance-free gutter systems in the region, effectively pioneering and selling a product and system that has since become mainstream in residential construction/remodeling. Business Growth
Developed and built business from start up to generate 6-figure sales annually; established strong 700-account customer base of residential home owners, contractors, and commercial businesses. Increased sales year-over-year by leveraging referenceable accounts to build credibility and introducing new sales tools and marketing collateral. Opened the market ahead of the competition, persuasively overcoming customers concerns about product viability through combination of techniques that included product demonstrations, a strong guarantee, and referral lead generation. Created marketing presentations and demo products for multiple annual exhibitions at regional home shows; developed highly effective sales approach that emphasizes personal service, consumer education, and relationship building. Produced 80% of all new business in 2006 through referrals. Fostered excellent relationships and referrals by building trust and rapport with customers. Hired, trained, and supervised estimators and installers, providing guidance in use of tools, on-the-job safety guidelines, customer interactions, and effective presentation of project estimates.
Sales Increases New Market Development Sales & Marketing Presentations Customer Loyalty & Referrals Staff Supervision
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Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx City, ST
19XX 20XX
Prepared and produced construction estimates; sold services to residential homeowners and built strong customer relationships and referrals. Partnered with Garden Design division to provide full scope of inside/outside services. Managed all aspects of construction projects from start to finish; projects included new decks, interior and exterior paint, wood floors, windows and doors, patios, walkways, walls, closets, fencing, and kitchen/bath remodeling. Established streamlined systems, technologies, and processes to maximize efficiency and productivity. Enhanced company image through highly professional sales and marketing presentations and strategies.
Xxxxxxxxxxxxxx City, ST
19XX 19XX
Promoted from field canvassing role to manager based on excellent fundraising accomplishments and leadership potential. Trained, organized and managed teams of canvassers in door-to-door fundraising. Ranked as the #1 door-to-door fundraiser in the nation and set new record for the highest amount ever collected in a single night.
Top Performance
*** Early career as an independent construction subcontractor, working on projects for contractors in the new home construction and residential remodeling industries.
Education
A.S., Building Construction Technology (19XX) Xxxxxxxxx College City, ST Completed additional coursework toward degree in Architectural Drafting and Design Strong computer skills, including Quickbooks Pro, MS Office Suite, and Adobe Photoshop Associate Member, Micro Credit XX
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