Ryan Gilland
Middlebury, CT *6762
****.*********@*****.***
GOAL
To secure an opportunity to apply my education and people skills and advance my business skills in a highly competitive sales field.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Motivated, solid and effective written and oral communication skills.
• Organized, responsible, creative, and willing to grow and learn professionally. EXPERIENCE
Blasius Chevrolet and Cadillac October 2015-Present Sales Representative
• Sales Representative for the highest volume car dealership in Connecticut.
• Began selling at a rate of 4 vehicles during first month of employment, now selling over 12 vehicles per month, and growing.
• Developed an understanding of cars by studying their features and capabilities, as well as comparing and contrasting competitive models.
• Completed a comprehensive training course in building an understanding of interactions with new and returning customers, and new and used car sales.
• Consults with customers regarding satisfaction of purchase and communicates frequently with assisting departments to facilitate customer purchases. Curry College Fitness Center, Curry College, Milton, MA 2013-2015 Student Manager
• Provided support for gym patrons by ensuring a clean and safe environment.
• Assumed a managerial role after one year of employment.
• Obtained CPR certification.
Residence Life and Housing, Curry College, Milton, MA 2012-2015 Resident Assistant
• Responsible for safety security and quality of life for multiple residence halls.
• Chosen amongst 8 other candidates as a second semester freshman.
• Participated in multiple training courses regarding crisis and time management.
• Facilitated team building exercises with colleagues and residents on a weekly basis. Pioneer Valley Fitness, Hadley/Amherst, MA 2012-2013 Marketing Manager
• Created and promoted the concept and brand of Pioneer Valley Fitness.
• Proactively researched new marketing techniques in order to drive profits.
• Coordinated social media marketing efforts.
Tribury Auto Detailing 2008 -2011
Proprietor
• Created an auto detailing business offering various levels of service
• Created concept, marketing and service models
• Responsible for sales, service, customer relations, scheduling and overall business management. EDUCATION
Curry College: Milton, MA Bachelor of Arts, May 2015 Major: Management; Concentration: Marketing and Entrepreneurship Course Work - Management: Retail, Sales, Marketing; Business: Small Business, International, Business Law; Economics.
Holy Cross High School: Waterbury, CT 2011
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
• Cradles to Crayons volunteer, preparing donated toys for underprivileged children
• Curry Early Childhood Center, daycare volunteer
• Multiple Sclerosis Society Walk, volunteer and participant
• Assistant football coach, Holy Cross High School REFERENCES
Jean Henry, Blasius Chevrolet
Michael Lynch, Babson College
D.J. Scacco, Eversource