John David Bowlby
Lancaster,Pa
Summary
I am a hard-working individual that has spent the previous 12 years in sales. Between working in water works distribution and owning my own pallet business. I can work independently as well in a team environment. I am self-motivated and have excelled at working with internal and external customers. I have experience working on small and large projects. I appreciate a good challenge and look forward to using my skills to help grow this company.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Lancaster Pallet
10.2021 - 05.2025
- Negotiated with and secured new customers
- Handled customers and suppliers inquiries
- Manage employees daily tasks
- Built and delivered pallets
- Load and unload trailers with a forklift
- Logistics - Scheduled pick ups and deliveries of inbound and outbound
- 1 million + in yearly sales
CSR - Inside Sales
LB Water
04.2014 - 10.2021
- Provide inside support to multiple outside sales representatives
- Perform blueprint takeoffs to gather a material list for customers
- Create quotes, orders, and purchase orders
- Purchased materials
- Negotiated best pricing from Vendors and Suppliers
- Scheduled direct and indirect deliveries for customers.
- Performed counter sales for retail and account customers.
- Handled customer complaints, problems, issues, and gave product guidance
- Pick orders as needed
- P21, Autodesk, and Microsoft Office software
- 3-5 million in yearly sales
Project Engineer
Brubacher Excavating
07.2008 - 04.2014
- Provide Support for the Project Manager/Site Supervisors
- Create quotes and change orders
- Complete plan takeoffs and dirt calcs for estimates and change orders
- Set up Subcontracts and Purchase orders
- Gather submittals and issue them for job approval
- Bid2Win, Autodesk, Agtek, Microsoft Office software
Pipelayer
HL Wiker
06.2003 - 07.2008
- Install all aspects of sanitary, water, and storm pipe
- Pressurize, flush, and test water lines
- Direct the pipe crew and work well in a team environment
- Repair pipe leaks and breaks
- Operate equipment as needed
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Messiah College
Grantham, Pa05-2000
Skills
- Business Development
- Customer Relations
- Sales strategy development
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Team Work and Collaboration
Timeline
Owner
Lancaster Pallet
10.2021 - 05.2025
CSR - Inside Sales
LB Water
04.2014 - 10.2021
Project Engineer
Brubacher Excavating
07.2008 - 04.2014
Pipelayer
HL Wiker
06.2003 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Messiah College