Richard Abe Sanders

Richard Abe Sanders 41095 Belvidere, Harrison Township, MI 48045 Residence: 586-212-9801 • Email: [email protected]

Sales and Marketing, Construction/Building Over 20 years’ experience in the residential/commercial building construction industry, including sales and project management. Strong communication, leadership and customer service abilities. Adept at working with land developers, architects, interior designers and general contractors. Areas of specialization: Full Cycle Sales Project Scheduling & Supervision Pricing & Quotation Development Business Development Client Consultation & Service Purchasing/Supplier Management

Technical Skills Highly knowledgeable in the following areas: Rough/Finish Carpentry Fine Woodworking/Carving Millwork, Masonry, Tiling Antique Restoration Mig & Arc Welding Fabrication (wood, steel, fiberglass, foam)

Employment History Sales Manager/Project Manager (2003 to Present) LUMBER & MILLWORKS, Detroit, MI Manage sales and direct projects for residential and commercial millworks company serving the general contract community. Research markets and lead sales initiatives, including cold calling, networking and lead development. Work in partnerships with architects and interior designers to create one-of-a-kind molding profiles and custom woodwork for upscale homes. Bid, negotiate and purchase construction materials. Schedule projects, manage production staff and sub-contractors. Maintain excellent client relationships. Achievements & Significant Projects: • Increased sales 30%-40% by rebuilding relationships with past clients and expanding existing client base through marketing initiatives that included networking, referrals and cold calls. • Developed relationship with large, upscale residential builder that generated annual sales of $400,000 to $700,000 in new business. • Sold and Managed Greenfield Village Project, Sr. John Bennet Building Restoration. Led proposal, pricing and sales close process. Developed schedules and managed project team. Conducted initial blueprint review, purchased materials, maintained cost/profit control, and provided on-going client communications. Owner/Manager (1999 to 2003) ABE’S CONSTRUCTION, Harrison Township, MI Led sales and operations for residential construction company specializing in renovation of fine homes in upscale Metro Detroit communities. Developed costs, schedules, hired and supervised crews. Managed skilled crews and/or performed fine woodworking, millwork, masonry, tiling and wood finishing.

Foreman, Motion Picture Set Construction (1994 to 1999) LOCAL 44 PROPMAKERS UNION, Burbank, CA Served as foreman for movie set construction serving major motion picture studios, including Universal Studios, Warner Brothers and Sony Pictures - Laurel Canyon. Supervised and/or performed mig/arc welding, torch and plasma cutting, structural fabrication with wood, steel, fiberglass and foam. Major Projects: • Provided construction supervision and/or performed hands-on construction for the following major studio releases: Jurassic Park (I and II); Dante’s Peak; Mars Attacks; Air Force One; Deep Impact. Richard Abe Sanders 41095 Belvidere, Harrison Township, MI 48045 Residence: 586-463-8115 • Email: [email protected]

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Education

CALIFORNIA STATE COLLEGES, Los Angeles, CA Undergraduate Program, Finance and Music (completed two years)

PASADENA CITY COLLEGE, Pasadena, CA Associate of Applied Arts, Liberal Arts