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Riley Sanchez

@rileysanchez1

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Aspiring construction management professional with sales experience and hands-on construction skills.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek hands-on construction or field roles where I can grow technical skills, lead small teams, and blend sales and project coordination responsibilities.

I am an ambitious student pursuing a Bachelor's in Construction Management & Finance at Utah Valley University, combining academic study with practical experience to prepare for a career in construction and real estate.

My work history includes solar and smart-home sales roles where I developed strong customer-service, communication, and negotiation skills, and learned to present technical solutions and financing options to homeowners.

Hands-on construction experience as a framing carpenter strengthened my blueprint-reading, tool-use, time-management, and teamwork abilities, directly supporting my goals in contracting and project delivery.

I bring leadership from shift-supervisor duties, reliability from varied service roles, and a strong work ethic; I am eager to apply this blend of field experience and sales acumen to roles in construction, project coordination, or field operations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Solar Sales Representative

Current

New Star Solar

Jan 2025 - Present (9 months)

Assist homeowners with solar energy solutions by presenting system designs, financing options, and projected energy savings; build customer relationships and close sales.

Presentation Solar Systems Sales Customer Service Financing Presentations Relationship Building Negotiation

Framing Carpenter

Construction Laborer

Apr 2025 - Aug 2025 (4 months)

Assisted with residential framing tasks, blueprint reading, and tool operation, improving on-site efficiency and contributing to timely project completion.

Time Management Teamwork

Sandwich Maker / Shift Lead

Jimmy John’s

Jan 2024 - Apr 2025 (1 year 3 months)

Delivered high-volume customer service, trained new employees, and managed shifts to ensure operational efficiency and service quality.

Customer Service Training Food Preparation Team Leadership & Efficiency Time Management

Sales Representative

Vivint Smart Home

Aug 2024 - Dec 2024 (4 months)

Conducted door-to-door sales for smart home and security systems, driving customer acquisition through persuasive communication and negotiation in a competitive environment.

Door to Door Sales Customer Acquisition Negotiation Communication Resilience Objection Handling

Team Member

Costa Vida

Jan 2023 - May 2023 (4 months)

Provided customer service and food preparation while maintaining cleanliness and teamwork standards in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Customer Service Food Preparation Teamwork Time Management POS Operation

Classroom Assistant

Little Acorn Restaurant

Jan 2022 - Aug 2022 (7 months)

Supported lead teachers with classroom activities and student care, developing leadership, patience, and multitasking abilities.

Childcare Activity Coordination Leadership Multitasking Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Utah Valley University

Bachelor's Degree, Construction Management & Finance

Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management and Finance with expected graduation in 2028; coursework focused on construction principles and financial fundamentals.