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Darren Frawley

Penetanguishene,ON

Summary

Diligent professional with successful tack record in remodeling and renovating homes. Adept in carpentry, plumbing and electrical work. Talented performer offers great customer service and task prioritization skills.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner - Home Renovator

DDS Renovation
01.1999 - Current
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Collected and hauled away trash, broken furniture and other debris.
  • Acquired various approvals and permits required for jobs by completing appropriate forms and returning to local bodies.
  • Smoothed, sanded, primed and painted walls.
  • Applied knowledge of plumbing, HVAC and electrical systems, along with basic carpentry knowledge, to complete common, and advanced repairs.
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Used hand tools, power tools and equipment to complete skilled deck building.
  • Completed framing, setting windows, siding, and trim installation.
  • Installed floor coverings and edgings, using thresholds and carpet bindings to complete finish work.
  • Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
  • Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.

Production Coordinator

GMF Flexo Prepress Inc
03.1997 - 09.1999
  • Created and maintained schedules and provided internal support for manufacturing teams.
  • Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
  • Liaised with production manager, suppliers and vendors to support production needs.
  • Developed and maintained efficient production processes and procedures.
  • Monitored and tracked progress of all production tasks for on-time delivery.
  • Determined quality control standards.
  • Evaluated quality control processes and made recommendations for improvements in quality control.

Territory Sales Representative

Rothmans Benson & Hedges
01.1995 - 09.1997
  • Resurrected and monetized dormant leads to build book of business and increase revenues.
  • Maintained relationships with established accounts and prospected new retailers by calling on customers and engaging prospects in person.
  • Proactively negotiated profitable contracts for product lines and performed cold-calling to senior leadership to expand territory sales.
  • Exceeded targets by building, directing, and motivating high-performing sales team.
  • Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing.
  • Promoted conversion of casual shoppers into customers through product knowledge and product solutions to meet customer needs.
  • Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.
  • Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.
  • Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
  • Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON
06.1994

Associate of Arts -

Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
Scarborough, ON
06.1991

Skills

  • Exceptional finish carpentry skills
  • Hand and power tools
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Blast and paint equipment servicing
  • Fast and efficient service worker
  • Team player
  • Detail-oriented
  • Drywall and trim specialist
  • Machine Control

Certification

  • Sales Manager Certificate
  • CPM - Certified Professional Manager

Timeline

Owner - Home Renovator

DDS Renovation
01.1999 - Current

Production Coordinator

GMF Flexo Prepress Inc
03.1997 - 09.1999

Territory Sales Representative

Rothmans Benson & Hedges
01.1995 - 09.1997

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Lakehead University

Associate of Arts -

Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology

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