Jim Abrahamson

Sales at Archetype Signs

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Contact Info
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Mitchell Technical College

About

From my earliest years in the sign trade working for Serigraphics Sign Systems I just had the feeling that this was the field I could enjoy and I have for 4 decades!!!
My goal has been and always will be to help people of any trade or business with signs and graphics of any kind interior and exterior, illuminated or non illuminated, temporary or permanent.

Specialties: Monument Signs, LED Channel Letters, Directional & Wayfinding Interior & Exterior, Directories & Suite Signs, Vehicle graphics & full wraps, Installation & Maintenance, Design & Project Management, Full Service.

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Experience

  • Archetype Signworks Graphic

    Sales Representative

    Archetype Signworks

    - Present 1 year 2 months

    Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

  • National Sales & Project Management

    Indigo Signs - Mpls

    - 24 years 9 months

    I enjoy working with a great staff on both local and national sales of a wide range of Illuminated and Non Illuminated Signs as well as Large format Printing for interior and exterior buildings and vehicles. Let me know if I can help you with your sign needs!
    jima@sign-source.com

  • Sales / Project Management

    Sign Source

    - 24 years 10 months

    The only Sales Rep to Pass the $2,000,000 Sales & Project Management level in a year.
    Highest Yearly Company Sales to date: 2019 (Destroyed the record!)
    Highest Yearly Company Sales to date: 2015
    Highest Yearly Company Sales to date: 2013
    Top Company Sales: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019
    Second Company Sales: 2002, 2003, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020
    Over 3.5 decades of experience in the sign trade !
    Most consecutive months with six…

    The only Sales Rep to Pass the $2,000,000 Sales & Project Management level in a year.
    Highest Yearly Company Sales to date: 2019 (Destroyed the record!)
    Highest Yearly Company Sales to date: 2015
    Highest Yearly Company Sales to date: 2013
    Top Company Sales: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019
    Second Company Sales: 2002, 2003, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020
    Over 3.5 decades of experience in the sign trade !
    Most consecutive months with six figure sales

  • Estimating

    Nordquist Sign Company

    - 10 years 1 month

    I enjoyed advancing my way through many departments and management positions while at Nordquist Sign Company ending up as the primary estimator for local and national projects.

  • CNC Operation and production of signs

    Craigg Signs

    - 2 years 2 months

    CNC Operation and production of signs at this full service sign company. Production of many of the first "Best Buy" Stores.

  • CNC Operation and production of signs

    Serigraphics Sign Systems, Inc.

    - 2 years 9 months

    CNC Operation and production of signs at this primarily interior sign company.

Education

  • Mitchell Technical College

    Lineman Powerline Construction & Maintenance

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    Powerline Construction and Maintenance

Volunteer Experience

  • Volunteer

    IREM Hearts and Hammers Minneapolis, Mn

    - Present 7 years 11 months

    Social Services

    Help others in the group on a home repair project for an elderly lady.
    Painting of the exterior house & garage, Landscaping and other home improvements.

Honors & Awards

  • 99.9% Installation Rating

    Everbrite, LLC

    Hi Jim and Randy,

    Jim, as we discussed, Pete Mortimer, one of our State Farm Account Managers, had great things to say about the work you’ve been doing with him and I wanted to share his comments with you.

    “Sign Source, out of the twin cities area, has continuously proven to be the epitome of what Everbrite looks for in an installer. Excellent surveys, constant and open communication, very fair pricing, exemplary installation. Justina as point of contact is always on the ball…

    Hi Jim and Randy,

    Jim, as we discussed, Pete Mortimer, one of our State Farm Account Managers, had great things to say about the work you’ve been doing with him and I wanted to share his comments with you.

    “Sign Source, out of the twin cities area, has continuously proven to be the epitome of what Everbrite looks for in an installer. Excellent surveys, constant and open communication, very fair pricing, exemplary installation. Justina as point of contact is always on the ball, providing all info in a timely fashion - surveys, permits, completion docs, are always sent without prompting. Jim Abrahamson as the man in charge is experienced and knowledgeable, having quick answers to any potentially tricky installs or issues that pop up in the field. All stipulations in our purchase orders, which are meant to protect us and our customers, are adhered to. For example, receive and inspect, which has thwarted a few issues in which we could have ended up with a dissatisfied customer. Sign Source will also whenever necessary go to extra lengths to keep Everbrite and our customers happy. Sign Source is a pleasure to work with and makes an AM’s job easier and more efficient, which is something we can all appreciate.”

    I want to thank you again for the great work you do for us and our customers!

    Best Regards,

    Jeff Rebholz CDT
    Manager – Installation Services
    Everbrite, LLC
    4949 S. 110th St
    Greenfield, WI 53228
    Office - 414-529-3500
    Direct - 414-529-7161
    Mobile – 414-209-2013
    jrebholz@everbrite.com

  • Subcontractor Performance Rating

    Everbrite, LLC (Installation Services)


    Everbrite, LLC.
    4949 S. 110th Street
    Greenfield, WI 53228
    (414) 529-3500

    I00526
    SIGN SOURCE INC
    7660 QUATTRO DRIVE
    CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 USA

    Subcontractor Performance Rating

    JIM ABRAHAMSON,
    In Everbrite's continuous search for improvement as well as exceeding the needs of the customer, we have created a report card of your performance. We believe that by partnering with a reliable network of installers, we can fully satisfy our customer's needs…


    Everbrite, LLC.
    4949 S. 110th Street
    Greenfield, WI 53228
    (414) 529-3500

    I00526
    SIGN SOURCE INC
    7660 QUATTRO DRIVE
    CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 USA

    Subcontractor Performance Rating

    JIM ABRAHAMSON,
    In Everbrite's continuous search for improvement as well as exceeding the needs of the customer, we have created a report card of your performance. We believe that by partnering with a reliable network of installers, we can fully satisfy our customer's needs. This report card reviews your contributions to installation and services provided to Everbrite from January 1, 2015 through August 19, 2015.
    Our account managers fill out an evaluation on each completed job to give an accurate reflection of your performance. The evaluation questions are listed below along with your average for each question.
    Evaluation Questions:
    1. Installers follow Everbrite processes, procedures, and scope of work on FSPO. 100%
    2. Survey competed accurately and code research returned by due date on FSPO. 100%
    3. Permits, if needed, applied for and received timely. 100%
    4. Communication - responsiveness to phone calls, emails, faxes, etc. 100%
    5. Installer accommodating, adheres to price matrix and controls cost overruns. 100%
    6. Completed installation on time and to customer's satisfaction. 100%
    7. Invoice and support documentation received within 5 business days. 99%
    8. Overall satisfaction of installer performance. 100%
    0% - not applicable.
    During this period, you have completed 22 project(s) for Everbrite and your overall performance rating is: 99.90%.
    We hope you find this useful as you strive for improvement within your company. We have attached a summary by state for your review. Feel free to call with any questions or concerns you may have.

    Best regards,
    Chris Koob
    Installation Services
    414-529-8691 - Direct
    414-758-1196 - Cell
    877-430-7293 - Fax
    ckoob@everbrite.com
    CC: Jeff Rebholz

Recommendations received

  • LinkedIn User

    LinkedIn User

    “Image and branding are two very important aspects for governmental agencies. Over the years Jim and Sign Source have provided outstanding signs of all kinds for the City of Eden Prairie and SouthWest Transit. The signs have been done very well and when appropriate Jim and his team have offered suggestions on ways to make the signs needed better and in many cases, less costly. In working with Jim I know that the needs of my clients will be met on time, on budget and be of the very best quality.”

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