Michael Barro
Citrus Heights
Summary
Proactive professional with 10+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of sales forecasting, customer loyalty, and direct sales.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
San Juan School District
01.2025 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Quotations
CAL LIGHTING
07.2022 - Current
- Responsible for quoting material from plans and fixture schedules.
- Interact with electrical contractors, architects, and outside sales representatives daily.
- Review bid packages and approve documentation regarding approved requirements.
- Negotiate pricing with supplier and other manufactures to determine the best product for the job.
- Working with my team to discuss strategies and product knowledge.
Project Manager
SIGNIFY LIGHTING
03.2018 - 03.2022
- Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
- Plan, organize, or direct activities concerned with the construction or maintenance of structures, facilities, or systems.
- Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction site.
- Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites, to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out.
- Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with environmental regulations.
Inside Sales
SIGNIFY LIGHTING
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service.
- Direct, coordinate, and review activities in sales and service accounting and recordkeeping, and in receiving and shipping operations.
- Oversee regional and local sales managers and their staff.
- Monitor customer preferences to determine the focus of sales efforts.
Project Manager
GRAYBAR ELECTRIC
08.2014 - 03.2017
- Responsible for promoting strategic suppliers.
- Effectively provided consultation and education surrounding products being used daily by contractors and end users.
- Proactively participated in the negotiation and management of project bids and inventory storage for final projects. Also provided guidance towards special pricing and pricing hierarchy for future orders.
- Worked closely with area vendors and representatives to be continually educated about our product, through in-services and trainings at both regional and individual levels, while strategically identifying business opportunities.
Manager
KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION
01.2014 - 08.2014
- Analyze expenditures and other financial information to develop plans, policies, or budgets for increasing profits or improving services.
- Negotiate and authorize contracts with equipment and materials suppliers and monitor contract fulfillment.
- Supervise workers assigning tariff classifications and preparing billing.
- Implement schedule and policy changes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Liberal Arts
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Tempe, AZ12.2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Liberal Arts
CALIFORNIA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Riverside, CA05.2011
Skills
- Proven ability to work on several projects simultaneously and under tight schedules
- Knowledge of MS Word
- Knowledge of Excel
- Knowledge of Power Point
- Knowledge of MS Project
- Knowledge of MS Access
- Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat
- Knowledge of Salesforce
- Knowledge of Bluebeam
- Knowledge of SAP
- Knowledge of OASIS
- Embraces teamwork with a positive mindset
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Effective written communication skills
- Effective oral communication skills
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
San Juan School District
01.2025 - Current
Quotations
CAL LIGHTING
07.2022 - Current
Project Manager
SIGNIFY LIGHTING
03.2018 - 03.2022
Inside Sales
SIGNIFY LIGHTING
03.2017 - 03.2018
Project Manager
GRAYBAR ELECTRIC
08.2014 - 03.2017
Manager
KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION
01.2014 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Liberal Arts
CALIFORNIA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Liberal Arts
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
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