Kenneth M. Thomas
1048 Bavil Dr. Ceres, CA 95307 209.303.0379
[email protected]
General Manager / Sales Manager - Trainer
Sales and Marketing / Lead generation / Recruiting and Training / Customer
and Contractor Relations / Lead Cost Control
Regional Manager and Senior Project Manager: I have had the privilege of an
extensive management and marketing career that has included key positions
with such companies as Home Depot Installed Products, American Roof
Systems, Inc., Wallpaper Plus Paint and ADT/Gaylord Security Systems.
Career Track: Professional growth through such positions as Independent
Sales Associate, Sales Consultant, Senior Sales Trainer, Sales and
Canvasser Recruiter, General Manager, Regional Manager, Project and Senior
Project Manager.
Entrepreneurial Experience / Turnaround Management: Over the past 10 years
I have taken the experience I have learned in marketing and management to
assist midsize to large corporations in their growth. I have a track record
of increasing sales, reducing marketing cost, minimizing customer and
contractor complaints and maintaining a sales force.
Proven Record: I am skilled in all areas of management. Including
developing good lead flow, recruiting and maintaining strong sales teams,
streamlining scheduling for contractors, reducing customer complaints
through proactive methods and maintaining or exceeding profit margins.
Selected Achievements & Skills
Orchestrated turnaround of roofing company from $250 to $750 thousand.
Recruited to serve as general sales manager for American Roof Systems, Inc.
(1998-2002 and 2003-present). I increased the sales by 300% the second year
of operation. This was done through implementing a strong canvassing team
and recruiting a dynamic sales force.
Increased productivity by minimizing customer complaints. I served as
senior project manager for Home Depot Installed Products (2002-2003). I
implemented new strategies for dealing with contractor/customer relations.
By reducing the amount of time a contractor spent handling customer
complaints I increased their productivity in the field, this increased
their number of jobs closed per month.
Skills: Exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills.
Highly personable and capable of working with other CEOs, family-controlled
businesses and major corporations. Proficient in solving problems and
implementing solutions under tight deadlines. Hands on executive, capable
of efficiently managing all levels of people and budgets.
Career Overview
American Roof Systems, Inc. - Regional and general sales manager (1998-2002
and 2003-present).
Home Depot Installed Products - Sales consultant, project and senior
project manager (2002-2003).
Independent Contractor - Home improvement sales and contracting.
Wallpaper Plus Paint, Inc. - President and CEO.
