PO Box 37 • Temple City, California 91780
Cell: (626) 945-7669 • e-mail: mreagle[at]earthlink.net
Your recent advertisement stimulated my interest, because there is a definite match between your stated needs and my qualifications.
I am available for employment in the Roofing Industry. Background experience includes; Sales, Estimating, Scheduling, Management, Roof Application and Blue Print Interpretations. Some of my strengths are; negotiation, sales presentations, and organization. In addition, I have over twenty years of in-depth knowledge/experience in all types (steep / low slope, & roof coatings) roofing products and specifications. My background also has years of experience working with commercial, residential, and public works projects.
These few lines only serve to indicate some of my capabilities. I would like to schedule a brief introductory conversation. If you are interested, please call me at (626) 945-7669 so we can arrange a time that would be mutually convenient. Resume and letters of recommendation are available upon request.
Sincerely,
Herm Hommerson
HERM HOMMERSON
PO Box 37 • Temple City, California 91780
Cell: (626) 945-7669 • e-mail: mreagle[at]earthlink.net
ESTIMATOR & PROJECT MANAGEMENT
WELL VERSED IN ALL BUILDING TRADES
RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL/PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS ~ APPRAISAL
STRUCTURAL CARPENTRY ~ COATING APPLICATIONS
I am available for long term employment in the Roofing Industry, having extensive experience in Sales, Management, Estimating, Scheduling, and Blue Print Interpretation, As a motivated, trustworthy, professional, some of my strong qualities are in production management that encourages the cooperation of others to accomplish the goals of the organization, contract and dispute negotiation, prioritization and time management, and an in-depth knowledge/experience in the roofing construction field. My twenty year progression from applicator to sales and management has enabled to utilize my skills and experience in negotiation, sales presentations, and follow-up, having a proven record of increasing revenues and overall profitability. I am a team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND
EAGLE ROOFING (Cutting Edge Enterprises) - Monrovia, CA 1994 - 2005
President
As President of the Corporation, responsibilities include: recruiting, managing, training and supervising sales staff and crew. As Sales Representative, I provided roofing estimates and presentations for architects and builders of residential/commercial properties, public works, and government projects. Customer Service duties included intervention in and resolution of warrantee and application disputes. Other responsibilities included: scheduling, supervising completion of contractual agreements, sales analysis, production, marketing and oral presentations.
• Proficient in Blue Print Interpretation and interpreting manufacturer specifications.
• Participated in Information and Sales presentations for HOAs, public works, architects, and builders.
• Researched and developed new cutting edge products and organized and staffed numerous industry trade show events.
• Proven success negotiating and resolving warrantee and application disputes.
• Researched alternative to hot tar systems; identified, implemented, and trained staff in use of a self-adhesive roof membrane, which decreased liability insurance premiums 25% and eliminated safety concerns.
• Researched and identified alternatives to existing roofing sealant compounds resulting in longer roof life, a decline in product failures, renewed customer confidence, and a 35% increase in sales.
• Company expenditures required an increase in profit margin. Increased contract profit margin by 15%. Provided sales training to encourage confidence in selling on the company’s reputation and good, better, best options, rather than on cost, resulting in improved field sales staff confidence and increased sales.
• Provide consultation and investigative work for the State of California as an “Expert Witness” in litigation for over 12 years.
• Roof Systems Installed: Steep Slope; cedar shakes, wood shingles & synthetic shakes, clay “S” & mission tiles, concrete tiles, metal tiles & panels, and asphalt shingles. Low Slope; hot bitumen, monolithic, modified bitumen (APP, SBS), self adhesive, single ply (PVC, TPO, EPDM, HYPALON), aluminum and white (cool roof) coatings.
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WEATHERITE ROOFING - Rosemead, CA 1973 - 1993
Sales Representative/Foreman
Scheduled jobs and materials, trouble-shooting to resolve roofing problems regarding installation, change orders, product performance and maintenance issues.
• Customer Service duties included intervention in and resolution of warrantee and application disputes.
• Participated in Information and Sales presentations to HOAs and Architects.
• Progressed from foreman to supervisor of up to 25 persons, to one of the top producing salespersons in Southern California, with sales volumes in excess of $950,000 annually.
• Scheduled jobs and materials to create the most cost effective and timely product installation.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Excel, MS Word, Outlook, Act, CAD
CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Title 24 Coating Seminars, Western States Roofing Contractor Association, 2004
Sales Seminars, CertainTeed Corp., 1995-2004
Ventilation, Asphalt Products, Wood Industry, Insurance, Prop 65 Environmental
Seminars, National Roofing Contractors Association NRCA, 1994-2004
Business & Sales Training, Proof Management, 2000-2003
Roof Application Training & Yearly Update, Dibiten, 1996-2002
Deck Coating Application Training, Environmental Coating Systems Inc., 1997
LICENSES & CERTIFICATES
Roofing License - C39 #698529
General Contractor License - B1 #712326
Certificate, Approved Applicator/Contractor: National Coatings, 2003, Mule-Hide Products Co., Inc., 2003, Henry Co., 2003, Polyglass USA, Inc., 2003, Cedar+Plus, 2000, Firestone Building Products Co., 2000,
PTX Industries, Inc., 2000, MonierLifetile, 1998, Environmental Coating Systems Inc., 1997, U.S. Intec, Inc., 1996, GAF Materials Corp., 1995, Eagle Roofing Products, 1995, CertainTeed Corp., 1995, Dibiten, 1994
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS
National Roofing Contractors Association NRCA, 2003
Western Regional Master Builders Association, 1997
Professional Roofer Advisory Council (Residential/Commercial) PRAC, 1998-2005
KEY WORDS FOR SCANNING
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