Objectives
To re-enter the job market and use my skills and knowledge to benefit my employer and provide a comfortable income to support my family while allowing quality time for family and community activities.
Experience
Midwest RV Center - October 2002 – August 2020
Top grossing RV salesperson for 15 years by upgrading customers to motor homes and other higher-end items. Personally achieved over $500,000 in gross profits annually
Managed wholesale division for ten years to provide a profitable market for trade-in vehicles
Worked with new employees to develop their sales potential
Helped customers trouble shoot issues to meet their requirements and see the value of purchasing a motor home
Worked with service department for on time/in time delivery and relay customers’ expectations for customization
Attended annual customer service/sales training seminars in Seattle for twelve years
Left due to Covid-19 causing inventory and supply chain restrictions
Classic Design Condo Maintenance – 2000 – 2002
Apprenticeship in basic trouble shooting and repair of operating equipment – plumbing, electrical, grounds and building maintenance. Took job to gain knowledge of useful skills. Left to expand opportunities.
Self Employed – Excel Enterprises (Kirby Vacuum Dealership) - 1998 – 1999
Learned time and money management skills
Learned that direct home sales is inefficient
Sierra Enterprises – Kirby Vacuum Dealership -- June 1995 – 1998
Called potential customers to schedule appointments for in-home demonstrations and sales
Learned to connect with what people are looking for in order to close the sales
Achieved the sales level to qualify to open my own franchise
Education
Meramec Community College – Fall 1999 to Spring 2000
General studies
Lafayette High School -- Graduated 1993
Communication
Good interpersonal skills. The term frequently used on customer evaluations was “respectfully aggressive”.
I maintained good relationships with many customers for years and was recommended to their friends as a knowledgeable problem-solver.
References
Randy Starkey -- General Manager, Midwest RV Center
Phone – 314-***-****
Email -- rstarkey@ midwestrv.com