Chris Sargent

Country Club, MO 816-***-**** adx54g@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Accomplished Sales Professional with 18+ years proven sales track record. Adept at cultivating partnerships, building accounts, expanding opportunities within existing client base, and maintaining lasting relationships with clients. Demonstrated customer service excellence, business acumen, and strategic planning. Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Core competencies include:

Facilitation Organization Layout and Design

Problem Solving Negotiations/Mediation Prospecting

Customer Service Market Research Recruiting

Hiring Training Proofreading

Analytical Thinker Cold Calling Public Speaking

Commission-based Sales Team Building Managing

Crisis Management Entrepreneurial Thinking Collaborating

Innovation Troubleshooting Mentoring

Work History

Home Instead 2020 –2022

St. Joseph, MO

Caregiver Pro

Provided care for adult client with fall risk and dementia

Assisted with daily activities

Provided any other assistance as needed

Green Acres Publication 1997 – 2009

St. Joseph, MO

Advertising Executive

Maintained and expanded advertising sales accounts for twice-monthly ad publication covering 20 counties

Serviced 45 – 60 accounts per month

Conducted market research to determine new growth territory

Increased mail distribution from 24,000 to 43,000 homes

Maintained many long-term relationships with advertisers

Specialty Print Advertising Sales 1992 – 1997

Leavenworth, KS

Self-employed Advertising Contractor

Contracted with local businesses to design various promotional and sale materials

Designed grocery receipt reverse-side coupons

Designed various Health/Wellness brochures for businesses

Analyzed appropriate potential advertising prospects, identified business owners and professionals in the immediate area

Worked with restaurant owners/managers to identify their customer and vendor prospects

Builders Publishing 1991 – 1992

Overland Park, KS

Independent Contractor Sales Representative

Researched custom home builders nationwide utilizing Metro Business Journal lists

Matched builders, subcontractors, and vendors to maximize business for all parties involved

Solicited vendors and subcontractors for advertising in promotional brochures

Real Estate Sales for various companies 1985 – 1991

Leavenworth, KS

Developed extensive local market knowledge

Conducted comparative market analysis

Facilitated open houses and property tours for prospecting and marketing for both property buyers and sellers

Developed and maintained connections with various vendors, including appraisers, inspectors, home repair, pest control, title companies, and lenders

Facilitated negotiations between buyers and sellers

Pizza Hut 1977 – 1984

Manhattan, KS, Arlington, TX

Manager

Promoted from Cook to Assistant Manager, to Manager

Ordered product, maintained inventory, ensured proper product storage and rotation

Hired and trained new employees, scheduled employees

Maintained good customer and vendor relations

Made daily, weekly, and monthly sales projections

Coordinated with community organizations and helped develop fundraising activities

Developed promotional events to increase sales

Volunteer Work

Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity – Manhattan, KS

Fraternity President, Rush Chairman (4 years), Pledge Trainer, Chaired multiple committees, Directed fundraising projects for multiple causes

United Way – Manhattan, KS

Neighborhood Business District Coordinator

Chamber of Commerce – St. Joseph, MO

Agri-business Subcommittee (Chairman for 4 years) – 2001 - Present

Farm/City Breakfast fundraiser – 2005 – Present

Word of Life Church – St. Joseph, MO

Coordinate event cooking teams, Discussion Group Facilitator, Co-Coordinator of Second Harvest volunteer team, Usher, Greeter, Drive church members to medical appointments

Education

Kansas State University – Manhattan, KS

Over 100 hours towards dual degrees in Sociology (Criminal Corrections) and Political Science

Chris Sargent

Country Club, MO 816-***-**** adx54g@r.postjobfree.com

REFERENCES

Stan Shaver

St. Joseph, Missouri

816-***-****

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Derek Vreeland

St. Joseph, Missouri

816-***-****

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Megan Taylor

St. Joseph, Missouri

816-***-****

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Charlie Schmitz

St. Joseph, Missouri

816-***-****

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