Experience

MobilityWorks

• United States
• Automotive
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Certified Home Access Consultant

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  Consulting with mobility challenged individuals to create solutions for access to their homes and movement throughout the home. Consulting with mobility challenged individuals to create solutions for access to their homes and movement throughout the home.



Canga Exterior Restoration

• Schaumburg, Illinois, United States

• Commercial Sales Executive

  • Nov 2022 - Mar 2023

  Managing commercial, industrial, and institutional roof inspection, maintenance, and replacement programs for clients in the greater Chicagoland area and northern Illinois. Managing commercial, industrial, and institutional roof inspection, maintenance, and replacement programs for clients in the greater Chicagoland area and northern Illinois.



HomeWerks

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Sales Design Consultant

  • Aug 2020 - Aug 2022

  Custom design and sales for kitchen, bathroom, and basement remodels. Working to meet client expectations within their budget to maximize their enjoyment of their living space. Custom design and sales for kitchen, bathroom, and basement remodels. Working to meet client expectations within their budget to maximize their enjoyment of their living space.



Wavephotos

• Greater Chicago Area

• Photographer

  • Jun 2004 - Aug 2021

  Providing professional Sports, Business, Family, Student, Children, Action, Pet, Wildlife, and Landscape photography, with courteous service, quality work, creativity, and timely delivery. High resolution imagery in digital file format, and images printed on premium quality surfaces from paper to canvas and specialty/novelty surfaces. My images have been used by many publications, including: The Sun Times, The Daily Herald, Elgin Courier News, ELLE France, GoBlackKnights.com, YourSeason.com, STEfootball.com. http://www.printroom.com/pro/wavephotos Show less



GREEN ATTIC INSULATION INC.

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Specialist

  • Jun 2018 - Aug 2020

  Residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional building insulation sales and project management throughout the City of Chicago and greater Chicagoland area. Residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional building insulation sales and project management throughout the City of Chicago and greater Chicagoland area.



Farmers Insurance

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Agency Owner

  • Jul 2014 - Jun 2018

  Marketing and Sales of personal property and casualty insurance products, as well as life insurance products. Sales systems design and implementation. Staff selection and training. Marketing and Sales of personal property and casualty insurance products, as well as life insurance products. Sales systems design and implementation. Staff selection and training.



English Teacher / Paris, France

• Paris Area, France

• English as Second Language Teacher

  • Feb 2013 - Jun 2014

  English Language and conversation training for adult professionals and children as individuals and in small groups. English Language and conversation training for adult professionals and children as individuals and in small groups.



Forgotten Footprints - Paris - Lafayette and Liberty

• Paris, France

• Tour Guide

  • Oct 2012 - Jun 2014

  Come visit Paris and take a tour that will show you how a few men changed the world. https://www.facebook.com/lafayetteparisfootprints Come visit Paris and take a tour that will show you how a few men changed the world. https://www.facebook.com/lafayetteparisfootprints



Liberty Mutual Insurance

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Insurance Agent

  • Feb 2009 - Sep 2012

  Marketing and Sales of personal property and casualty insurance products, as well as life insurance products. Marketing and Sales of personal property and casualty insurance products, as well as life insurance products.



St. Edward Football

• Elgin, IL

• Strength Coach

  • 2006 - 2012

  Volunteer coach and mentor for offseason strength and conditioning training with an emphasis on introductory strength and speed training. Volunteer coach and mentor for offseason strength and conditioning training with an emphasis on introductory strength and speed training.



Lifetouch

• United States
• Photography
• 700 & Above Employee

• Photographer

  • Mar 2008 - Feb 2011

  Family Portrait Photography Family Portrait Photography



ATA International

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief of Operations / Chief Instructor

  • Jan 1999 - Jan 2010

  Owned and operated two family martial arts training centers in the Fox Valley area (Batavia, IL and Elgin IL), using the physical training as a mechanism to convey leadership training and life skills. More than 500 students have trained at the Batavia and Elgin schools. ATA certification to teach traditional Taekwondo and several short, mid, and long range weapons. Other teaching certifications include multiple personal self defense methods, including unarmed, knife and firearm disarm. Tiny Tiger (preschool), Karate for Kids (gradeschool and highschool), Training the Trainer (Leadership Training) methods. Show less



Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI)

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Consultant - Roofing

  • 1993 - 2002

  I was the lead specification writer for all Section 7 Specification documentation from the Hillside, IL office, and lead liason to architects and engineers working with and for the City of Chicago. I was able to handle the most challenging and unique projects with success with thorough research, investigation, and ability to clarify and explain conditions, and develop solutions that functioned in the real world. Completed projects include: the Chicago Ave. Water Pumping Station (historic), Mayfair Pumping Station, The Smith House (historic - oldest residence in Chicago), Carter Harrison water Crib (Lake Michigan), Chicago Stockyard Gate (historic), Jardine Water Filtration Plant, The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago Cultural Center, Museum of Science and Industry. Show less



The Garland Company, Inc.

• United States
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Sales Consultant

  • 1991 - 1993

  Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Roofing System Design and Sales Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Roofing System Design and Sales



Wurth USA

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Sales Representative

  • 1989 - 1991

  Industrial, Automotive, and Construction fastener, and chemical sales Industrial, Automotive, and Construction fastener, and chemical sales