1. James W. DeVos Jr.
38 Reynolds Rd, Webster, NY 14580 | jdevo36@gmail.com | 585-474-3246
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
Motivated and reliable individual seeking a position in outside sales which will offer opportunity for
professional growth and development. Proficient in negotiating deals, closing sales, and building long-term customer
relationships.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Structure business deals and negotiate contracts.
• Goal-oriented
• Team player
• Outside and inside sales experience exceeding 3+
years.
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines.
• Customer service oriented.
• Ability to be efficient under minimum supervision
 Exceptional verbal and written communication.
• Ability to maintain strong business to business
relationships.
WORK HISTORY
Sales Manager – 06/2013 to Present.
Danes Welding Supplies, Ontario NY.
• Fill and set up various gases in high pressure cylinders.
• Outside sales cold calls and inside sales with walk-in customers.
• Assist with resolution of customer complications and questions.
• Work with accounts both payable and receivable.
• Order parts of vendors.
• Repair vendor and customer’s welders and welding equipment.
• Establish and build business relationships with new and maintain current relationships with existing
customers.
 Create Line Cards.
 Create purchase orders for customers, provide quotes for prospective customers.
• Understand price points as well as profit margins to be successful in a sales position.
Sheet Metal Worker Apprentice – 08/2008 to 06/2013.
Sheet Metal Workers local Union #46, Webster NY.
• Setting up multiple duct systems in commercial buildings.
• Laying out and fabricating customer metal platforms, stairs, and hand railing systems.
• Roofing and architectural service.
Sheet Metal Worker Apprentice – 04/2011 to 06/2013.
Leo J. Roth, Webster NY.
• Shop fabrication that includes using various shop machines.
• Roofing and architectural service.
• Troubleshoot problems for customers and provide excellent customer service.
• Acquired the eligibility for rehire.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Danes Welding Supplies
➢ Flexovit Abrasive Products Training completed in 2014.
➢ Lincoln Fundamentals of Welding completed in 2015.
Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship

2. Local Union #46 Trade School – 08/2008 to 06/2001.
➢ 4th year apprentice in 5 year training curriculum.
➢ 8000+ hours of on the job training.
➢ 750+ hours of classroom instruction.
Wayne Central School – 6/2007
Regents Diploma.