John Hauer
CSR, Inside Sales, Sales, Training, Data Entry, Order Entry, Lead Generation, Influencing and Negotiating Capabilities.
Huntsville, AL 35802
adzrml@r.postjobfree.com
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
CSR/Inside Sales
Blake Brothers - Huntsville, AL
May 2023 to Present
Amazingly diverse HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical.
SelectQuote Adviser
SelectQuote - Huntsville, AL
April 2021 to Present
Identifying potential Select Quote clients.
Lighting and Electrical Sales
Home Depot - Huntsville, AL
April 2016 to May 2017
Started out as as a loader inside and outside. After 10 months was transferred to the electrical department. Constant and ongoing contact with the public. Much research and special ordering, as well as consultative selling.Won several awards. May - August 2017 a family tragedy occurred and I needed to go out of state to help with estate issues. This has since freed me to relocate. Service Writer
Gigaparts, Inc - Huntsville, AL
September 2007 to December 2007
Interact with customers on behalf of technical department-explain repairs done, billing practices, gather information for the tech department so the repairs can be done. Imparts, Inc. -- Huntsville, Alabama
Paramount Place
1426B Paramount Drive
Huntsville, AL 35806
Accounts Development Group Manager
The Axis Group - Huntsville, AL
May 2007 to September 2007
Huntsville, Alabama
Industry: Electronics, Components, and Semiconductor Mfg Accounts Development Group Manager
256-***-**** Ext. 15
To locate worthy markets and sell products. The Axis Group is a consortium of manufacturer's representatives selling parts and services in the SE USA. CIC ADMINISTRATION
LG Electronics - Huntsville, AL
March 2005 to April 2007
35824
My position originally helped ascertain the effectiveness of the Customer Service Department in how it deals with LG customers by the use of LG sponsored surveys or interviews. There was also extensive use of the computer in recording information and correcting contact information.
CSM Planning has also taken on the responsibility of helping the Return Authorization Department to gather data to better serve LG customers i.e. Unit Exchanges to refunds. This work also entails extensive Hauer / 2
telephone and computer use.
3/2005 - 3/2007 LG Electronics Huntsville, Alabama Industry: Electronics, Components, and Semiconductor Mfg. CIC Administration
Correlating customer data for the Return Authorization Department in order to determine the validity of customer complaints about failure of LG Electronics products. Also, and most recently tacked onto the job, is answering questions for customers when customer service division is stuck for an answer. Communications & Marketing
FPMI Solutions, Inc - Huntsville, AL
August 2004 to October 2004
Industry: Printing and Publishing
Communications & Marketing
PMI Solutions, Inc. 4901 University Square, Suite 3, Huntsville, AL. 35816 1-256-***-****.
Facilitates new sales; reactivates dormant accounts by phone & email for publisher of books for the federal workforce. A contracted position.
Human Resources Trainee
Superior Solutions Incorporated - Huntsville, AL
February 2004 to May 2004
Temporary Position
256-***-**** Calling testing candidates for the Transportation Security Agency through PMI Solutions and discussing testing sites, testing dates, as well as pertinent information about said candidates; setting testing sites and dates with the candidates, then recording it in the computer, using several different forms of software.
Salesman
Mercedes Benz - Huntsville, AL
July 2003 to October 2003
256-***-**** Sales and leasing of new and pre-owned Mercedes Benz automobiles. Aide
The Opportunity Center-The ARC of Madison County - Huntsville, AL January 2002 to July 2003
Training developmentally disabled adults in life and social skills. Customer Service Rep
Books a Million, Inc - Huntsville, AL
October 2001 to February 2002
256-***-**** Customer service and shipment distribution throughout the store. I was also responsible for paperbacks.
Addictions Counselor
Huntsville Metro Treatment Center - Huntsville, AL February 2001 to June 2001
Counseling patients as per treatment protocols as well as conducting case management. 256-***-**** Supervisor
YMCA/ PALS PROGRAM - Galesburg, IL
August 1998 to November 1999
I was responsible for the part-time (morning and late afternoon-evening, Mon-Fri) education and socialization of children from kindergarten to 5th grade. A Great Job! Tel: 309-***-****
Assistant Manager
Unger'Gym - Galesburg, IL
June 1995 to August 1999
Took in membership fees, cleaned, repaired equipment, helped balance books-all in return for membership and 24 hr access to gym. Gym was sold in 1999 to another party. Horticultural Sales
Bridger - Galesburg, IL
March 1997 to July 1997
Selling horticultural products, running register, closing register, watering and pruning plants, loading and unloading.
Tel: 309-***-****
Inside Sale and Customer Service
APAC - Galesburg, IL
August 1996 to February 1997
Call Center set-up. Company folded its tent and moved to Rock Island shortly after I left. Janitorial Services
Gates Rubber Company - Galesburg, IL
February 1996 to August 1996
Responsible for keeping the entire Gates Manufacturing plant's floor clear and clean, as well as cleaning extruder machines. I also did some assembly work, as well as repairing floor machines. 1-309-***-****.
Customer Service Temp
Tri Com Incorporated - LaGrange, Illinois, US
May 1995 to August 1995
I received and distributed company information to prospective and actual customers of Tri Com Inc. . I also prospected for business for sales staff via telephone. 1-773-***-****.
Sales
PMIC - Downers Grove, IL
April 1992 to May 1995
I sold medical books, medical insurance coding books, medical reimbursement books, medical texts, medical practice management books, and computer programs dealing with the aforementioned books. These sales were performed mostly by telephone, catalog or letter. Sales were generated by research
(my own efforts).
Tel: 800-***-****
Education
Bachelor's in Anthropology
Westminster College - Fulton, MO
August 1998
Bachelor's in Anthropology / Sociology / Art
Westminster College - Fulton, MO
August 1982 to August 1986
Skills
• Microsoft :Excel, Powerpoint, etc. Apple: app building. Typing, office machines, shipping, receiving, and incredible soft skills. (10+ years)
• Inside Sales
• Human Resources
• Practice Management
• Developmental Disabilities Experience
• Case Management
• Sales
• Microsoft Outlook
• Outside Sales
• Horticulture
• Healthcare Management
• Equipment Repair
• Order Entry
• Paratransit
• Bus driving
• Customer service
• Recruiting
• Computer skills
• Microsoft Access
• Technical support
• Communication skills
Languages
• English - Expert
Certifications and Licenses
Driver's License
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
Assessments
Sales skills — Proficient
August 2020
Influencing and negotiating with customers
Full results: Proficient
Outside sales — Proficient
August 2020
Understanding and responding appropriately in sales scenarios, and performing common sales calculations
Full results: Proficient
Inside sales — Proficient
November 2020
Understanding and responding appropriately in sales scenarios, and performing common sales calculations
Full results: Proficient
Spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel — Proficient
December 2020
Knowledge of various Microsoft Excel features, functions, and formulas Full results: Proficient
Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
Publications
HWA Member
January 2017
Member of good standing with the Horror Writers of America. Additional Information
SKILLS: Skill Name Skill Level Last Used/Experience Keyboard Intermediate Currently used/5years
Customer Service and Sales Expert Currently used/20 years Computer Computer Intermediate Currently used/5 years