Jason Sportel
Lake Elmo
Summary
Driven sales and project manager with 14 years of construction experience, seeking full-time employment in the construction industry.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Outside Sales Representative
Arrow Building Center
10.2020 - 11.2023
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers, homeowners and vendors through ongoing communication and excellent customer service.
- Project managed 15-20 accounts from big builders to small remodelers resulting in $1.4M in gross sales in 2023, $1.3M in 2022
- Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings, and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
- Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve technical or service concerns.
- Contacted new and existing customers to discuss ways to meet needs through specific products and services.
Outside Sales Representative
Spring Lake Park Lumber
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
- Coordinated construction and material delivery for new home builders
- Managed the purchasing of special order items through multiple vendors focusing on price and availability
- Met with construction crews and homeowners in the field to answer questions regarding project completion.
Inside Sales
Lampert Lumber
05.2017 - 08.2019
- Estimated all building materials needed for new home construction, remodels, additions, decks, garages and more.
- Collaborated with sales team to gain broad knowledge base of the construction materials industry and construction industry as a whole.
- Contributed to a sales staff that met or exceeded monthly and yearly sales goals.
- Processed material orders for projects and established strong working relationships with over 15 vendors.
Owner/President
JS Transport LLC
09.2010 - 03.2017
- Founded a reputable metro based transportation company from the ground up through continuous marketing, referrals and word of mouth advertising to establish a customer base of over 350 clients, with 80% retention rate.
- Organized daily and weekly schedules to maximize profits and efficiency.
- Networked and cultivated affiliate relationships to ensure customers always receive a pickup from a reliable source.
President
Sportel Construction
07.2008 - 09.2010
- Project managed and forecasted budgets, material needs and completion dates for 150 on time, and on budget projects
- Headed the safety compliance program and achieved zero OSHA violations
- Supervised roofing and siding projects and large scale residential remodels.
Framing Manager
Island Image Contracting
04.2006 - 07.2008
- Supervised remodeling of a multi-million dollar, 220 room hotel.
- Custom framer of luxury homes, responsible for client facing progress meetings.
- Coordinated detailed logistic schedules for smooth, cost effective deliveries.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
Lead Carpenter
Sahlstrom Construction
06.2004 - 04.2006
- Worked collaboratively with teams to oversee residential projects and to reach daily and weekly deadlines.
- Managed vendors, materials, proposals and led quality control efforts.
- Provided project support, crew leadership and vision as needed.
Education
Certificate in Construction Management -
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN05.2017
BA in History -
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN05.2003
Skills
- Customer Service-Oriented
- Networking
- Project Planning
- Vendor Sourcing
- Project Planning and Development
- Budgeting and Forecasting
Timeline
Outside Sales Representative
Arrow Building Center
10.2020 - 11.2023
Outside Sales Representative
Spring Lake Park Lumber
08.2019 - 10.2020
Inside Sales
Lampert Lumber
05.2017 - 08.2019
Owner/President
JS Transport LLC
09.2010 - 03.2017
President
Sportel Construction
07.2008 - 09.2010
Framing Manager
Island Image Contracting
04.2006 - 07.2008
Lead Carpenter
Sahlstrom Construction
06.2004 - 04.2006
Certificate in Construction Management -
University of Minnesota
BA in History -
University of Minnesota
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