Dedicated and accomplished technical research, sales and marketing professional with extensive expertise in the construction and building products industries. Seeking Business Opportunities Consultant - Building Materials - Sales and Marketing

Principal @ Design, Invention, and Writing. Building Inspection/Consultation Services. From March 1983 to Present (32 years 10 months) Architectural Sales / Technical Specialist @ Sales and Technical representative educating owners, architects, engineers, designers, specifiers, contractors, and customers to the benefits, practicality, and quality of masonry and assisting then in the technical knowledge and proper application of utilizing masonry products. Developed AIA/CES instructional courses, LEED certification program, code and specification compliance documentation, MSDS reports and review publications for technical accuracy, Am the go-to guy when product or job-site problems arise. From August 2003 to September 2012 (9 years 2 months) Sales Manager @ Sales and Marketing Manager. Developed new products, established sales direction and marketing plans, Hired, trained and directed sales representatives in their performance to effectively make profit for company. Established and maintained key accounts. From 1981 to 2003 (22 years) Project Manager @ General Contractor's Construction Manager for commercial/industrial metal buildings. Supervised company crews. Estimated project costs and purchased materials. Coordinated and supervised subcontractors. Consulted with owners and prospected for new work. Designed buildings. From 1979 to 1981 (2 years) General Superintendent @ Architect/Contractor's Field Superintendent for out-of-state commercial bank projects. Managed all on-site activities including: planning; surveying; securing permits; and coordinating, scheduling, and directing subcontractors. Advised owners; and certified quality control, code, and plan compliance. Hired, directed, and prepared payroll for union laborers, rough carpenters, masons, cement finishers, welders, drywall installers, and finish carpenters. From 1976 to 1979 (3 years)

Bachelor of Science / School of Architecture, Architecture, 3.7 @ University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee From 1974 to 1976 Undergraduate studies, 3.3 @ University of Wisconsin-Madison From 1972 to 1974 Kerry VonDross is skilled in: Construction, Problem Solving, Sales Management, Construction Management, Masonry, Renovation, AutoCAD, Contractors, LEED, Negotiation, Estimating, Green Building, Building Materials, Contract Negotiation, Specifications