Jack ODonnell

Objective
A position as a sales and marketing manager that will capitalize my ability to work with a team and benefit from my experience

Overview
Credentialed, results driven professional with over ten years experience developing sales in new market areas and maintaining customer relationships
Extensive product knowledge coupled with creative ideas for product applications
Productive and efficient work habits
Skillful leader with a participative and hands-on style
Superior communication and interpersonal skills with extensive experience interacting with clients, executives, owners, contractors, and staff
Fosters an environment of integrity, innovation, and teamwork

Demonstrated Skills in:


Strategic Planning
Exceptional Problem Solving
Marketing/Promotions
Value Engineering
Contract Negotiations
Pre-Construction Services
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Microsoft Office applications
Mediation
Management and Leadership
Technical Design
Blueprint Reading
High Level Math
Research
Budget Development



Professional Experience

Jack ODonnell Construction
Remodeling Services and General Contracting
Columbus, Ohio
Owner, Designer, Project Manager 2007-Present

Responsibilities - Building and remodeling home projects according to state and local codes; serve as mediator between homeowner and laborers sub-contracted to do additional work; market abilities and virtues of company to potential clients; complete multiple tasks within deadlines while maintaining standard of excellence and integrity; mediate between clients and material suppliers; oversight and participation in completion of tasks within strict budgets to meet the needs of the client

Counter Method, Inc.
Statewide Residential Construction and Concrete Countertop Manufacturer
Columbus, Ohio
Vice President/Co-Owner 2005-2007

Responsibilities- Led the sales and marketing of products and services; project management from concept to execution including design; schedule development; oversight and participation to ensure job completion on time and within budget; value engineering; contract and bid documents; coordinated sub-contractor services

Key Achievements:
Increased sales by 65% by gaining new key accounts and networking with existing contacts within the market
Streamlined manufacturing processes and improved jobsite productivity by researching new methods of production and utilizing key skills of employees




Professional Experience continued

Oberfields, Inc.
Regional Concrete Products and Building Materials Manufacturer
Delaware, Ohio
Landscape Products and Engineered Systems Specialist 1998-2005

Responsibilities- Business to business sales of manufactured products; partnered with architects, engineers, and other specifiers to ensure highest quality of product specification; conducted DIY, Contractor, and Design Professional seminars; participated in trade shows; field construction inspection; specification writing; value engineering; and extensive work with construction and contract documents

Key Achievements:
Tripled sales from $1 million to over $3 million
Developed new products by market research and partnering with end users
Refined existing product lines by improving usability, packaging, and stock availability
Highest percentage of sales increase for five of the seven years
Partnered in design and engineering on two national design award winning projects (2003 and 2004)
Consulted for national trade publication (Landscape Architect and Specifier News 2004)

Pike Family Nurseries
Regional Retail Garden Centers
Atlanta, Georgia
Manager Trainee 1997-1998

Responsibilities -Division management, inventory management and reconciliation, sales, and scheduling

Key Achievements:
Selected to open new flagship store
Community involvement with Garden Series Lectures


Education

The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Bachelor of Science Horticulture
Minor Agricultural Business
1997

Professional Memberships and Certifications

Construction Specifiers Institute (CSI), earned Construction Document Technologist (CDT) certificate
Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI), earned Certified Concrete Paver Installer certificate
National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA), earned Certified Segmental Retaining Wall Installer and Certified Consultant of Concrete Masonry certificates (CCCM)