Kyle Brown
Qualifications & Skills:
Sixteen years experience in logistics, sales and service.
Sales. I have a wide knowledge and background of various industries, from agriculture and construction equipment sales, to industrial equipment, and automobiles. I have grew and built sales volumes from zero customers to over 1,000 customers. I have accomplished over $60,000.00 average in sales and rental revenue per month within the designated territory.
Customer Service. I have ensured customer needs were met after reviewing contract specifications and determining specific requirements. I reviewed and applied technical specifications and requirements prior to delivery of equipment. I followed up on all sales and service complaints, account leads, collection problems and or any other situations significant to the overall success of the company.
Supervision. Maintenance, repair, production operations, and managing logistics to determine best method for cost savings. As territory manager I dealt with manufacturer, utilization, repair, and operation of equipment. I helped find ways to improve sales and answer questions from sales team to lead them to success. As a soldier I trained, motivated and held accountable a team of U.S. soldiers. Ensured soldier’s compliance with company and division policies and procedures. Held team meetings on a regular basis, with counseling and correction statements.
Employment History:
Potestio Brothers Equipment (John Deere) May 2007 – present
Jobsite Consultant – Sales/Rentals
• Sales and demonstration of new and used equipment.
• Manage customer accounts according to location.
• Care of company vehicle, phone, computer and credit cards.
• Service of the customer’s needs and resolution to any issues that may arise.
• Work closely with other sales team members to ensure profit goals are met.
Faris Machinery March 2006 – May 2007
Jobsite Consultant – Sales/Rentals
• Worked with various manufacturers to resolve issues and obtain answers to meet customer expectations of equipment usage.
• Trained with manufacturers and gained knowledge of different product lines.
• Maintained weekly and monthly tracking reports, equipment placement, and new accounts.
• Built sales volume and account base within a 90 mile radius
• Tracked specified programs and/or promotions through manufacturers and lending institutions within designated deadlines.
United States Army: Tank Gunner/ Commander August 2002 – August 2005
Supervisor for a tank crew providing tank maintenance and accountability of over a million dollars worth of equipment.
• Coordinate and communicate with mechanics on repairs for a tank vehicle.
• Inventoried company tank vehicles for deployment to Iraq. Insured adequate parts were available for repairs during war time
• Worked with company commander and first sergeant to ready soldiers for a war time deployment
• Ensured soldiers safety and government property were accounted for at all times in a war time deployment.
• After one year in Iraq, managed full equipment layout for cleanliness and current serviceability for a variety of vehicles.
• Held monthly meetings and counseling’s regarding soldier improvement and curtailment.
Kyle Brown Trucking April 2000 – August 2002
Owner and previous operator of a truck fleet shipping nationally.
• Worked with outside vendors to complete and perform fleet maintenance. Supervised employees on a day to day basis. Ensured compliance with the safety regulations of vehicles and the workplace.
• Ensured inspection, licensing, and insurance of all automobiles and trucks and in accordance with state and government requirements.
• Scheduled shipping and receiving of goods. Tracked and managed all vehicle expenses.
Foster Creek Farms January 1990 – August 2002
Farming
• Operated farm equipment such as tractors, combines, loaders, trucks and trailers.
• Work in various settings, situations, and all weather conditions, as well as extremely long hours.
• Understanding in the roles of the USDA, Bureau of Land Management, and County Land Management policy and procedures.
• Planned and designed crop and cattle rotation to preserve natural resources.
Education:
• University of Nebraska, Kearney, NE. Agricultural Business, 36 credit hours earned.
• Central Community College, Hastings, NE. Certificate in Fertilizer Application
• Dale Carnegie Sales Training, Denver, CO.
• Dale Carnegie Leadership Training, Denver, CO
• John Deere CWP (construction worksite products), Moline, IL.
• John Deere BTL (beyond the limits), Sarasota, Fl.