Ben Lukehart
*** ****** ***** **., *******, GA **183
770-***-****; ***********@*****.***
PROFILE Professional sales & business development specialist;
excellent communications, negotiation and relationship-building
skills; service-oriented with ability to establish and maintain
lasting customer relationships based on trust and accountability
SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Created own wholesale automotive business by cold-calling, developing
networks of auto dealers
. Expanded customer base for Carrier Rental Systems in multi-state
territory
. Opened 60% of potential RBX customers in first 120 days
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Merchandise Liquidator - Waleska, GA Sept., 2010 - present
Independent Contractor
. Buying and re-selling products, equipment, vehicles and firearms
RBX (Re-manufactured Bumper Exchange) - Alpharetta, GA Sept., 2009 -
Sept., 2010
Consultant/Territory Manager
Contract assignment with start-up company producing remanufactured
automobile bumper covers
. Contract engagement advising owner on business structure,
positioning, pricing
. Managed company's flagship territory developing the concept, making
sales calls
Carrier Rental Systems - Kennesaw, GA April - December,
2008
Technical Sales Consultant
Temporary commercial Heating/HVAC systems for construction, healthcare
and government use
. Cold call to identify prospective customers
. Open and sustain relationships with HVAC contractors and facilities
managers
. Prepare proposals and sell bids for rental equipment
Cherokee Motor Company - Waleska, GA July, 2004 - April, 2008
Owner/Operator - Automobile Wholesale Business
Business-owner solely responsible for the success of the business
. Established relationships with New Car dealers to buy and sell
used cars
. Inspect and evaluate vehicles for purchase and re-sale
. Maintain close relationships and outstanding customer service at
all times
Pulte Homes - Duluth, GA July, 2003 - May, 2004
Community Manager
Maintain relationships with new home purchasers to help them through the
process of building and taking possession of their home. Duties
included:
. Quality-check homes frequently with homeowners before turnover
. Understand homeowner concerns, and make sure they are happy with
the outcomes
. Manage their expectations regarding what is reasonable, and
convince them to accept an alternate course of action in many cases
. Maintain a good relationship with homeowners after turnover,
through the warranty period
. Promoted from Asst. Community Manager after only 90 days
EDUCATION
B.S. in Business, Reinhardt University - Waleska, GA
. Concentration in Entrepreneurship