Brett R. Shuler

Email: bretts[at]centurytel.net
8130 Creekwood Lane
Goodrich, MI 48438
(810) 636-2551

QUALIFICATIONS

Eighteen years sales experience in Building Construction. A Licensed Builder with experience in all aspects of construction. University education in Building Construction Management from Michigan State University. Skills include structural design, blueprint takeoffs, project management, and selling lumber and building materials.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Outside Sales Representative
Generated commercial heating and cooling sales in Southeastern Michigan.
Increased new customer accounts and sales through cold calling business to business.
Responsible for finding new customers, site surveys, estimating costs, and presenting proposals.
2007-Present Dee Cramer, Inc. Holly, MI

Engineered Wood Sales Manager
Implemented new product line including inventory, equipment, operations, and training personnel.
Managed outside salespeople, inside salespeople, and our estimating team to sell and service customers.
Serviced large track home builders, large custom home builders, home owners, and commercial contractors
Involved in the companies budgeting and the companies direction as a part of the management team.

2005-2007 Johns Lumber Shelby, MI

Outside Technical Sales Representative
Sold Engineered Wood Products, Roof Trusses, and Engineering Services in the building industry.
Serviced over 30 contractor lumber yards in the metro Detroit market.
Generated 100% new sales for the company and rose to the ranks of the top selling salesman.
Duties included blueprint takeoffs, estimating, and meeting with Building Code Officials and Architects.

1999-2005 Maverick Building Systems Walled Lake, MI

Outside Technical Sales Representative
Sold lumber, building materials, and hardware to over 100 customers in the greater metro Detroit market through wholesale distribution.
Promoted to Engineered Wood Products Specialist and increased new sales by over 30%.
Expanded Boise Cascade Engineered Wood LVL and Beam sales to the largest in the United States.
Duties included sales, blueprint takeoffs, estimating, training, and technical support of Engineered Wood.

1994-1999 Hager Distribution Saginaw, MI

Account Manager
Responsible for over 150 accounts selling doors, interior trim, stair parts, and other millwork.
Duties included order taking, quoting, technical support, and problem resolution for retail businesses.
Awarded the Outstanding Suggestion of the Year Award in 1993 for operations improvement.

1992-1994 Milliken Millworks, Inc. Sterling Heights, MI

EDUCATION

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY East Lansing, MI
Building Construction Management-Bachelor of Science-Graduated March 1991.

ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS
Former member of the Home Builders Association of Livingston County
Former member of the Builders Association of Metro Flint
Enjoy golfing, fishing, and hunting