Experience

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  Birmingham Fastener, Inc.

  • Birmingham, Alabama Area

  • Sales

    • Jan 2018 - Nov 2022
    • Birmingham, Alabama Area

    Sales Manager, Specialty Threaded ProductsLeading, Domestic Manufacturer of anchor bolts for concrete foundations and pipe-size u-bolts for hanging pipe and cell tower fabrications.Purchasing & Sales, Houston Fastener Mfg.Leading manufacturer of oil & gas bolting fasteners including B7 studs, heavy bolts, in the finishes you require. Also Stainless steel B8/B8M bolting and hardware.

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  AmeriBolt, Inc.

  • Sycamore, AL

  • Sales, Marketing and Purchasing

    • 2012 - Sep 2017
    • Sycamore, AL

    Fast growing bolting and stud manufacturer and master distributor. Manufacturing Domestic alloy (B7, L7, B16) studs and heavy hex bolts plus stainless steel studs and heavy hex bolts (B8, B8M, B8 Class 2, B8M Class 2). Forging Domestic heavy hex bolts and heavy hex nuts up to 4" diameter. Master distributor of quality import studs and bolts, plus all of the associated hardware including: heavy hex nuts, F436 flat washers and lock washers in a variety of finishes.

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  Gaston Sales

  • North Richland Hills, TX

  • Self Employed

    • 2004 - 2011
    • North Richland Hills, TX

    Self-employed Manufacturer's Representative selling plumbing supplies, faucets, fasteners throughout the Southwest and Southeastern United States. Represented AmeriBolt, Inc. from 2008 and then becoming a full-time employee in 2012.

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  Falcon Waterfree Technologies

  • Los Angeles, CA

  • Vice President of Sales

    • 2001 - 2003
    • Los Angeles, CA

    Developed initial sales plan and hired the initial sales team to legitimize this radical new product that had zero sales. Responsible for our first major distribution partnerships with Ferguson and Hughes Supply as well as our first major sales to Pro Player Stadium; The University of Washington; Seattle University and Disney water parks. These success stories allowed us to win The Rose Bowl and a major marketing partnership with Sloan Valve Company.

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  Anderson Barrows Metals Corporation

  • Palmdale, CA

  • National Sales Manager

    • 1995 - 2001
    • Palmdale, CA

    Industry leading manufacturer of plumbing supply lines; brass flare, compression and pipe fittings; and vinyl tubing and hose. Grew from $16,000,000 to $72,000,000 in sales in six years.as a major partner for Home Depot, Lowe's, Menard's and Ace Hardware. Initially responsible for Central Region sales and then promoted to National Sales Manager. Developed successful new merchandising programs in each of our product categories to lead the industry in total sales as well as sales growth.