Joseph A. Walker

PO Box *** Sullivan, IL *****

*** *. ** ******** **. Assumption, IL 62510

*** ***** ****, ***. * Creve Coeur, MO 63141

Phone 217-***-**** E-mail: advlie@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

With my knowledge and experience in the trucking and auto industries I will contribute to the continued success and growth of your company.

Professional 2017 to 2020 Manheim/American St.Louis, MO

Experience Driver/Block Clerk

2013 to 2020 Joe Walker Auto Sales Sullivan, IL

Owner/Operator

•Selling and purchasing of pre-owned cars

1989 to 2018 Joe Walker Towing Co. Sullivan, IL

Owner/Operator

•Oversaw entire operation of company; Supervised staff; Managed accounts payable and receivable

•U-Haul truck rental (1989-2010)

1984 to 1989 K-Mart Mattoon, IL

Automotive Service and Sales Manager

•Supervised mechanics; Maintained parts inventory; Recruited and trained employees

1981 to 1983 Downtown Ford Mattoon, IL

Manager

•Supervised staff; Performed appraisals of trade-in vehicles

1981 to 1982 Joe Walker Windsor, IL

Used Car Dealer

•Sold and purchased pre-owned cars

1977 to 1981 J. Walker Chrysler Inc. Sullivan, IL

Owner/Operator

•Oversaw entire operation of company; Supervised staff; Sold new and pre-owned vehicles Appraised vehicles; Managed inventory

1973 to 1977 Downtown Ford Mattoon, IL

Salesman

•Sold new and pre-owned vehicles

1972 to 1973 State of Illinois Champaign, IL

Veterans Service Officer

•Interviewed veterans to determine their eligibility for benefits

Education 2014 Missouri School of Auctioneering Grandview, MO

•Auctioneering Diploma

2014 Richland Community College Decatur, IL

•Realtors Certificate

1984 Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL

•20 hours shy of B.A. in Marketing

1983 Lake Land College Mattoon, IL

•A.A.S. in Automotive Science

1972 Lake Land College Mattoon, IL

•A.A.S. in Marketing

Military 1967 to 1973 and 1984 to 1986 United States Marine Corps

•Infantryman; Administrative duties; Supply clerk; Mechanic Tow Truck Operator

1980 to 1983 Illinois Army National Guard

•Mechanic Tow truck operator

Awards Received

1978

•Disabled American Veterans Meritorious Service Award

•1999 Published Vehicle Identification Chart – Professional Towing and Recovery Operations of Illinois

Licenses Towing License; Dealers License; Parts Recycling License; Rebuilders License; Auctioneering License

Affiliations American Legion; Disabled American Veterans; Advisory Board of Lake Land Automotive Science Program and Retail Marketing Program; Automobile Dealers Association; Towing and Recovery Association; Kiwanis Club; Ducks Unlimited; National Wild Turkey Federation; Precinct Committeeman; Windsor Christian Church; Bible Baptist Church of Sullivan

Hobbies Collector of Vintage Tractors (have and use a 1951 M; 1957 Cub and a 1966 40/20 John Deere)

Collector of Model Tow Trucks

Supplemental 1998 First Responder Awareness Refresher Course

Information Certified by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency

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