PERRY SMITH

13831 N. Hillside Drive-Mequon, WI 53097 262-510-1390

psc613dc@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE
To contribute my strong communication skills with solid work ethic to the contin
ued success and excellent reputation your firm and its creative management throu
gh out the USA and the World.
EDUCATION
Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL
Bachelor of Science College of Business, May 1987
Major: Marketing
Minor: Demographics
EXPERIENCE
Stephen Perry Smith Architects-Milwaukee, WI and Phoenix, AZ
Vice President-November 1996 to August 2009
Management consulting in the design, development and construction industry for c
ommercial, light industrial and residential projects. Aided in the motivation an
d management of a staff of 6 professionals. Assisted in pioneering the journey i
nto LEED Certification. Firm became an Wisconsin industry leader in economical a
nd environmentally friendly design.
Allied Building Supply-Tucson, AZ and Phoenix, AZ
General Manager-September 1994 to October 1996
Managed a staff of 12 in a $2.5 million a year Commercial Door and Builders hard
ware distribution and modification facility. Developed new accounts with both di
stributors and building contractors. Managed new accounts with suppliers and ind
ustry representatives.
Republic Builders Products-Los Angeles, CA and San Diego, CA
District Sales-Operations Manager-June 1989 to August 1994
Daily source of product knowledge in sales engineering of fire doors/frames. Dev
eloped new accounts and managed $2 million a year in Commercial Door and Builder
s Hardware distributors. Participated in business development functions, seminar
s and conventions.
Amweld Building Products-Los Angeles, CA
District Sales Manager-June 1987 to June 1989
Daily source of product knowledge in sales engineering of fire doors/frames. Dev
eloped new accounts and managed $2.5 million a year in Commercial Door and Build
ers Hardware distributors. Participated in business development functions, semin
ars and conventions.
The Ceco Corporation-Chicago, IL and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Assistant Plant Manager-Ceco Doors Saudi Arabia-May 1983 to May 1985
Participated in plant/warehouse start-up from construction to operation. Duties
included labor supervision, product engineering and job scheduling. Participated
in business development functions, seminars and conventions. Marketed fire door
s and frames to institutional contractors.
INTERESTS
My Daughter, Demographics, Architecture, Hiking and Biking, Current Events, Smoo
th Jazz.
REFERENCES
Available upon request.