BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/SALES EXECUTIVE

Dynamic and performance driven leader with history of delivering impressive contributions to productivity and profit, while enhancing customer experience. Broad range of experience in establishing and managing diverse business relationships with multiple suppliers, vendors, and business partners. Dedicated corporate leader with proven experience and the ability to manage cross-functional teams, while mentoring internal resources. Ability to adapt to very diverse and demanding environments while providing leadership in all phases of complex projects. Expertise in business performance consulting, client relationship management, project management, contract negotiations, and team building. Fluent in the French language.

Proven strategic planning abilities in sales operations, resulting in margin increase and customer satisfaction while implementing new ideas with a creative, yet practical focus on solutions to problems.
Visionary who synthesizes facts, events, and concepts to develop realistic and long-range plans while directing, coordinating, and managing projects from conception to final execution on a timely and cost-effective basis.
Verifiable aptitude in understanding strategic plans and initiatives while demonstrating expertise in problem solving and decision-making.
Impressive facilitation skills with the ability to generate new business opportunities and creatively marketed business plans while exceeding sales quota.

Bilingual Corporate Leadership Budget Control Strategic Planning
Sales Management Forecasting Process Improvement Cost Analysis
Research/Analysis Program Development Business Partner Staff Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SUNDAHL RESTORATION LLC, Larchmont, NY 2003-Present
President
Key partner in the concept, business plan, and market launch of a restoration company specializing in the purchase and complete refurbishment of circa 1800 homes. Spearheaded the development of budgeting, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and all departmental staffing and training functions. Constructed business models project manage structural and finishing. Cultivated business relationships with vendors, suppliers, and contractors. Represent owners during construction process accountable for contract administration, bid analysis, quality inspection, and change order and project schedule review.

Extensive success in the design, development, and implementation of policies and procedures to improve production and satisfaction levels.
Led business development efforts in analyzing, proposing, and implementing logistics programs that focus on value-added service and cost savings.
Championed strategic and market planning, new service development, and joint venture negotiations.

MID-ATLANTIC WATERPROOFING, Westchester, NY 2004-Present
Sales Manager
Supervise the sales process for specialty construction of commercial and residential properties while ensuring the foundation and structural integrity of buildings. Manage, coach, and train a team of eight Sales Representatives producing $800K+ per month. Work with executive management to establish budgets, sales goals, and communication strategies. Promote company products and sustain proficient knowledge of competitor services.

Generate $1M+ in annual business establishing effective marketing strategies and tactics, product demonstrations, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Captured a 42% close ratio, 12% over the average, thus attaining recognition as the #1 sales team in the company.

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CAPTAIN MIKES DIVING SERVICES, City Island, NY 1996-Present
Sales Manager/Training Leader
Certified Master Scuba Diver Trainer tasked with managing five instructors and purchasing equipment from vendors worldwide. Facilitate instructional trainings and scheduled local and international expeditions. Oversee all aspects of salvage including raising derelict boats and underwater salvage operations for NYC.

Key player in presenting trainings to organizations on proper techniques of salvage work including working closely with NYPD and FDNY as an outside contractor and many local municipalities in search and recovery of crime scenes.

UNIVERSAL PLAY SYSTEMS, INC., Pelham, NY 1998-2001
Project Manager
Partnered with managing agents, board of directors, and real estate management across NY to design and implement play systems and landscaping to communities. Project management construction plans while utilizing commercial playground equipment and site amenities. Collaborated with school officials and parent groups to formulate play environments. Delivered custom designs, specifications, budget proposals, and contracts to clients. Supervised public and private playgrounds, parks, and athletic facilities.

Increased sales by 1/3 in the first year by partnering with key organizations to promote new market business.


BYRNE LANDSCAPING, Yonkers, NY 1992-1998
Operations Manager
Allocated and coordinated people and resources for snow crews, plows, and salting trucks. Established and implemented goals, objectives, and operating policies and procedures. Obtained and serviced new accounts while consistently meeting quality standards for services, resolving conflicts and negotiations, and successfully retaining customers. Reviewed financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement. Determined areas for cost reduction and program improvement.


ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

SYNLAWN, Tuckahoe, NY
Sales Manager
Work with clients and community officials to establish design specification, budgets, and contracts for landscaping of parks and athletic sites. Served as an On-Site Project Foreman for all jobs.


EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts-Management, Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY
Associate of Arts-Marketing, Westchester Community College, Valhalla, NY


COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

The Scuba Sports Club, President
Beneath The Sea Organization, Trustee/Facilitator