Elliott Gabriel

About Elliott Gabriel

Since 2012, I have been searching for how to best utilize my Undergraduate Degree in Project Management in my professional career. My journey from Project Management to Sales is one of hard work, intentional networking, a little bit of luck, and a little bit of help along the way from many mentors. I started off my career as an Assistant Project Manager in the Mechanical Contractor industry, quickly gaining over $200mm in project experience encompassing all phases of the project lifecycle.In 2016, I was recruited into the Integrated Security Industry as a Project Manager and never looked back. I instantly fell in love with the industry and what would eventually become my (now) career. Growing up, I always had a passion for helping others and wanting to be a part of the community I lived in – to be able to give back and pay forward for the many opportunities that I had been afforded. With a multitude of family members who serve as first responders and teachers, my work in the security industry has helped to secure the very community that I live in and protect the loved ones of myself and countless others.In 2018, I was approached by our Executive Team and asked to join the Sales Team at Pref-Tech as a Sales & Design Professional. I fell in love with the industry all over again as I explored a hidden talent that I did not know existed within me but was visible to many others in my inner circle. I love my job in a way that is not describable with words available in the English dictionary. To have found a career, a company, and a role that enables me to engage and interact with leaders in the very community that I live in is priceless. Each and every day I get to work with some of the best and brightest in the security industry within our own company as well as our customers. The ability to make a difference in my community is beyond incredible.On a more personal note, I live in The Woodlands, TX with my wife and sons who are my everything. We love to host parties and events at our home for our close family and friends, laughing the night away listening to music and playing board games. I also enjoy golf, working out, collegiate sports, and traveling around the world.

Experience

1. Sales & Design Professional

   Preferred Technologies, LLC

   Oct 2018 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Sales and Design Professional creatively resolving customer pain through craftsmanship and service. Responsibilities include- Program & Portfolio Management- Proposals- RFP Submissions- Estimates- Complete System Design for ACS/VMS/IDS- Responsible for all components related to assigned accounts ranging from account management, cross-selling, engineering, design, pre-project management functions, pre-bid meetings, site walks, monthly and quarterly Tier 1 customer meetings, and holistic customer satisfaction- Work hand-in-hand with the project management team to deliver world class products and solutions (through designs, estimates, and proposals) to our customers- Maintain existing account relationships while nurturing new relationships with potential future customers- Intentional and consistent relational growth with our main partners (Genetec, Axis, Honeywell, etc)- Design emphasis with new technologies in the License Plate Recognition, Mass Transit, Facial Recognition and Biometric solutions- Develop interpersonal relationships with customers and gain a true trusted advisor relationship through intentional communication- Liaison between operations and sales to continue fostering a healthier and more professional relationship of collaboration between the two business units- Assist with onboarding of new employees on the sales team in various capacities for all roles- Coach, teach, and mentor new and current employees at scale on an as-needed basisIntegrated Security Specialties:GenetecHoneywellAxisLicense Plate Recognition [Genetec AutoVu]- Fixed and Mobile ApplicationsLicense Plate CaptureMass Transit/Automatic Vehicle LocationAccess ControlSurveillanceIntrusion Detection SystemsLaw EnforcementGovernmentAirportsHigher EducationK-12Manufacturing/WarehouseCritical Infrastructure/EnergyParking EnforcementCustom System Design, Development (front/back end), & Engineering

Education

• California State University, Chico

  Bachelor of Science (BS) Business Administration, Management and Project Management

  2007 — 2012

Skills

• Management
• Team Building
• Coaching
• Customer Service
• Contract Management
• Strategic Planning
• Budgets
• Research
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Project
• Policy
• Event Planning
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Social Networking
• Consulting
• Teamwork
• Sharepoint
• Training
• Outlook
• Teaching
• Time Management
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Office 2007
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Staff Development
• Microsoft Word
• Sap
• Team Leadership
• Customer Relations
• Writing
• Ms Project
• Problem Solving
• Excel
• Mentoring
• Analysis
• Scheduling
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel