Chester D. Clardy
QUALIFICATIONS: The ability to work with and communicate effectively with all personnel, Complete involvement in managing sales personnel to enhance there performance and profitability.
Professional Experience – Employment History
March 2004 to Present: BCI Installation LLC – Larkspur CO./C & K Flooring
• President of Company – In charge of marketing and management.
• Management of all floor covering installs.
• In charge of all pay scales for subcontractors.
• Developed installation business in excess of 2.6 Million.
• General Manager for the builder division.
• General Manager for the hardwood division.
• Assisted with product selects and pricing for retail market .
• In charge of all training for retail phone etiquette, sales ability, hardwood
information and installation, carpet construction, and ceramic do’s & don’ts.
• Developed a production builder marketing plan to bring in new builder business.
• Responsible for measuring and estimating all hardwood sales (training).
June 1982 to March 2004: Aladdin Mills/ Mohawk Ind. – Dalton GA.
• Territory manager of Houston, Louisiana, Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico .
• Helped in the introduction of the builder program that did not previously exist.
• Developed a rapport with the major builders in Colorado (Portico).
• Partially responsible for acquiring US Homes and Lennar Homes in Colorado.
• Responsible for sampling, pricing, and entering all claims for all accounts.
• The Portico division was considered the premier sales group.
• Coordinate and monitor all stocking products in Denver distribution center.
• Helped develop and innovate new program to enhance sales and increase revenue
and gross margins.
• Responsible for sampling, merchandising, training and selling products to
customer base.
• Excellent communication, sales and computer skills.
• Met or exceeded forecasted targets.
• Conducted sales training.
October 1980 to June 1982: Gulf Coast / Cube Cable
• Sales representative for new cable TV service.
• The top producer in a company of over 200 sales personnel.
• Promoted to Sales Manager.
• Helped developed sales tools.
Education:
Pan American University – Edinburg TX 1978 to 1980 – Focus: Nursing
McAllen High School: Graduated 1978
Further Studies:
National Wood Flooring Association:
Installation,
Professional Sand and Finish
Numerous Sales Awards for Achievement.