Experience

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  Artisan Displays, Inc.

  • Red Hill, Pa

  • Estimator

    • Jul 2012 - Dec 2012
    • Red Hill, Pa

    Artisan Display, Inc. is an AWI approverd architectural woodworking company suppling millwork to hospitals, hotels, restaurants, college expansions, libraries, dealerships, historic restorations, etc. Artisan is built on a reputation as a company that can do the entire package providing millwork, in house solid surface fabrication, stone work, project management and installation.

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  Parisi Incorporated | Royal Store Fixture

  • 305 Pheasant Run, Newtown, PA

  • Regional Account Manager/Installation Manager/Project Manager

    • Feb 2004 - Dec 2010
    • 305 Pheasant Run, Newtown, PA

    Responsible for sales and marketing of restaurant seating and décor to include the following:•Developed a contact management system for sales leads and related activities. •Generated sales by aggressively prospecting territories, reestablishing relationships with past clients and capturing new clients.•Drafted floor plans, instructed and directed designers, presented the final design plans, and delineated responsibilities to the client and to the general contractor as they related to the project. •Worked with the local code enforcement officers and corporate architects to ensure the seating and décor package was in compliance with both local and national building codes.•Created an internal sales flow system to streamline the sales paperwork procedure.•Reviewed all plans and details for accuracy and directed staff to address discrepancies.•Coordinate the installation schedule with Parisi manufacturing division, thegeneral contractor, and the franchisee.•Consulted with the general contractor on finish issues and developed a check list to be used by the G.C. to determine the readiness of the store.• Authored an operational procedure manual for installation management and installation procedure to include estimates.•Developed an immediate action problem solving protocol for installation management.•Project Manager for construction projects such as: the Fit Out at the Dechert Law offices in Cira Centre, Philadelphia and the Fit Out at University of the Sciences, Philadelphia.

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  Coldwell Banker Hearthside Realtors

  • Real Estate Sales Agent

    • Jan 2000 - Jan 2004

    •Implemented Agent Office, a realtor customer contact program, which organizes tracks and matches buyers with sellers.•Member of the Education Committee at the local Board of Realtors.•Developed a marketing plan to target specific areas of home concentration in order to generate sales and listings.•Researched and evaluated investment property for buyers and instructed buyers on a bidding strategy to acquire property.•Instrumental in working out lease terms for the rental of residential property.

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  Panera Bread

  • Facilities Manager

    • Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

    Responsible for the facilities maintenance as it related to the equipment and the buildings. In addition responsibilities extended to new construction; Utilized Microsoft Project to schedule activities and equipment deliveries for new store construction.Maintained Excel spreadsheet to coordinate vendor delivery dates based onthe constraints of lead-time, thus ensuring the proper flow of equipment andrelated construction activities.Generated a punch list at projects end to ensure all discrepancies wereaddressed in an expeditious manner with the general contractor.Established service/preventive maintenance contracts to ensure dependableand efficient operation of equipment.Set-up local service providers to handle repairs i.e. plumber, electrician, so equipment failure would have a reduced impact on the daily operations.Created a walk through inspection checklist to evaluate the condition of thestores to ensure facility enhancement.

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  Parisi Incorporated

  • Regional Account Manager

    • Jan 1984 - Jan 1999

    Responsible for sales of restaurant seating and décor.Through aggressive prospecting of territories and development of a rapportwith customers, sales were increased.Consistently ranked among the top performers with sales from 25% to 40%above average sales.Developed a 1998-1999 marketing strategy and devised an action plan for theNortheast Division based on the present competitive climate and product lineas well as on going changes within the McDonalds community. The planaddressed the actions necessary to accomplish the sales objective andincrease the market share in primary markets.