327 Ernst RoadPhone Number: 610-208-0101 (May need to *82 as number is unpublished)
Reading, PA 19601





Leo Canova
ObjectiveTo obtain a career in management with an industry leading company that . values loyalty, hard work, and dedication.
Summary of Qualifications
2002 - 2009 Allied Building Products Allentown, PA
Branch Manager
Managed outside sales, inside sales, administrative, credit, purchasing, operational staff including warehouse and drivers.
Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with customers, vendors, and employees.
Negotiated deals with vendors on behalf of the company.
Negotiated several union contracts with Teamsters on behalf of the company.
Responsible for bringing branch to Sarbanes/Oxley compliance and maintaining compliance.
Responsible for proper inventory management including: purchasing, proper receiving, storage, rotation, delivery, and loss prevention.
Managed the merchandising of showroom.
Direct P&L Responsibility including budgeting and managing assets to control overhead.
Planned and carried out promotional events for customers.
Developed plans to target specific businesses. Most recent was Cutting Edge Siding Program.
Responsible for managing safety program. Seven years with no accidents or lost work time.
Responsible for motivating employees to work toward a common goal to benefit the company.
Received Turnaround Branch of the Year Award in 2003.
Responsible for hiring, training, evaluating, and terminating if necessary all direct reports.
1999 - 2002 Ideal Window Manufacturing Inc. Bayonne, NJ
Territory Manager
Responsible for growing sales in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.
Maintaining and growing relationships with customers and support staff.
Managed sales of 5 retail store locations in Pennsylvania and Delaware.
Responsible for scheduling service calls and follow up with customers.
1992 - 1999 84 Lumber Allentown, PA
Branch Manager
Managed inside sales, outside sales, and yard workers.
Direct P&L Responsibility.
Building and maintaining relationships with customers, vendors, and employees.
Negotiated deals with vendors on behalf of the company.
Responsible for proper inventory management including: purchasing, proper receiving, storage, rotation, delivery, and loss prevention.
Responsible for training inside and outside sales staff.
Managed merchandising of the showroom.
Planned and carried out promotional events for customers.
Responsible for motivating employees to work toward a common goal to benefit the company.
References
Raymond Jones
610-366-8029 Direct report at Allied

Robert Jones
610-398-1159Direct report at Allied

Jason Bertocki
484-678-2863Vendor Rep with Firestone

Jeff Seiler
215-499-6915Vendor Rep with GAF/ELK

Brian Regan
610-772-3422Vendor Rep with CertainTeed Siding

Paul Petty
610-972-5771Customer when I was with Allied

Julius Laslo
610-868-9855Customer when I was with Allied

ExtracurricularActivities
I enjoy spending time with my family, playing golf, fishing, and NASCAR.