patrick bolger

Developed new relationships with two major distributors to sell products for the Gulf oil spill cleanup Created and executed a successful marketing campaign which increased sales by 25% in the produce industry Recently implemented a successful mailing and calling campaign which created over 100 qualified sales leads for the seafood industry Expanded sales market into clean room laboratories for the pharmaceutical and tech industries in the United States and abroad Coordinated and maintained relationships with product representatives, industry distributors, and end users to sell plastic protective apparel Educated current distributors and product representatives about product line and identified ongoing and changing needs of customers Collaborated with production team to ensure each customer's needs were met in a timely manner Negotiated freight carrier contracts Produced monthly news releases and quarterly company newsletter Maintained relationships with multiple media outlets for the promotion of company name and products Served as company representative at industry trade shows

* Developed a multiple job contract with largest mason contractor firm in the region * Expanded sales territory well outside of St. Louis area and formed new customer contacts and sales opportunities * Re-established business relationships with clients that had previously done business with company * Increased the variety and number of products sold to existing clients * Fostered relationships with mason contractors to understand individual needs, inform them of product specifications, and identify optimal customized solutions for each contractor * Coordinated material deliveries and jobsite visits throughout construction process to ensure customer satisfaction * Prepared necessary reports and submittals such as lien waivers, material specification, and ASTM testing data sheets for all job sites * Assisted clients with on jobsite testing of materials * Reported sales figures, product usage, and account statuses to supervisors on a regular basis * Assisted plant supervisors in coordinating production and quality control of specialized products

* Developed and maintained small business and contractor accounts through Home Depot's professional desk * Recommended products, gave product advice, and sold products from entire store portfolio, ranging from windows to landscaping materials * Completed weekly sales calls and interacted with current and potential customers in the store * Advised customers on a range of new construction and remodeling projects including installation methods, design techniques, and safety guidelines

Organizational and Business Communication, Business Analysis, Managerial Economics, Marketing Management, Financial Management"]