Seeking an upper level management career within a larger corporate setting. Desire to utilize 15 years of skills in a larger business model where new challenges will be welcomed.
Resume:
RICHARD L. QUIMBY
Proactive results-driven professional equipped with 15 years of proven leadership success. Offer valuable knowledge in estimating project costs and directing multiple projects simultaneously. Boast commanding sales track record of securing projects with closing rate of over 80%. Confidently develop and maintain customer base. Provide expertise within network administration and IT implementation. Recognized as strong self-starter with entrepreneurial spirit. Exhibit valuable combination of business and sales acumen. Areas of expertise:
New Business Development Contract Negotiations Account Management Project Management Territory Development Territory Management Entrepreneur Vendor Relations Quality Control Operations Management Network Administration(MCSE) Scheduling PC Hardware/Software Training/Development Staff Management Team Leadership/Motivation
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
QUIMBY CONSTRUCTION, INC., Grantsburg, Wisconsin2000 to Present General contracting company providing residential building construction with light commercial work; generates annual sales of $1.5M and employs up to 10 personnel and manages up to 20 sub-contractors.
CEO/President Direct all day-to-day activities across business development, contract and sub-contract negotiations, scheduling, and payroll. Coordinate all projects from concept through completion. Create and maintain accurate budget projections. Analyze blueprints and project spec sheets. Direct field operations throughout strategy of projects, personnel, materials, equipment, quality control, and safety procedures. Ensure satisfaction by maintaining client relations, project integrity, and accurate costs. Administer annual budget of more than $250K, including payroll.
Increased revenue to over $1.5M within 4 years of tenure. Generated increased sales of $35K within 1st month by implementing new marketing strategy in declining economic region. Secured 85% of sales from repeat business and referrals by developing reputable, premier company in highly competitive market. Initiated hiring procedures and training module to screen new hires, streamline training, reduce supervisory period, and form merit raises, resulting in higher quality, faster-paced work environment as well as reduced employee turnover. Capitalized on local demand and developed highly successful start-up company from ground up.
Global Computronics, Inc., Mounds View, Minnesota1999 to 2000 Provides outsourced IT services and contracted maintenance plans; major supplier of PC-based products.
Field Service Technician Provided IT support throughout metro area. Outsourced to major companies, such as General Mills, Medtronic, and University of Minnesota, to implement network administration, help desk support, and special project hardware/software rollouts. RICHARD L. QUIMBYPage 2 715.463.3416 Quimby[at]grantsburgtelcom.net Field Service Technician, continued
Served as primary hardware service technician. Collaborated with management of field service repair department and administered diagnostic efforts and repair of Microsoft-based systems, including hardware and software components.
Earned certification in HP Star, Compaq, Dell, and most printer models. Assisted in developing new tracking system for field service technicians, resulting in better tracking for billing department, and incorporating remote call-in procedures. Attained exclusive selection to diagnose and repair printers, by becoming self-taught, which saved expense of hiring new hardware service technician. Diagnostics, setup and repair of LAN/WAN systems System checks/repairs/upgrades/backups of multi-user platforms
CT LEE CONSTRUCTION, INC., Grantsburg, Wisconsin1995 to 1999 Executive residential framing contractor.
Foreman Facilitated on-site administration of projects, including daily goal setting, timelines, and employee management. Directed multiple projects simultaneously. Coordinated and ensured on-site material deliveries. Facilitated employee training. Coordinated operational plans to address inclement weather.
Increased company profits from $15K average to $60K average per project by initiating several time-saving practices pertaining to wood frame wall construction, header construction, and truss setting, thereby strengthening work quality and enabling company to transition into executive home construction. Facilitated company growth from less than $500K per project to multimillion-dollar executive projects. Promoted to Project Foreman from General Carpenter within 1st year of tenure.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
General course studies at University of Wisconsin-Stout (1994-1995)
KRS Computer & Business School (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) + Internet (1998-1999)
Wisconsin General Contractor License (2001)
Engineering Technology A.A.S Penn Foster College (present) (currently enrolled) Continued Education courses, Andersen Windows & Doors
Continued Education course, Wm. S. Marvin Training Center
