Russell Qualls
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value.
Professional with proven ability to drive sales growth and build lasting client relationships. Adept in strategic planning, negotiation, and closing high-value deals. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, ensuring consistent achievement of targets. Known for excellent communication skills and results-driven mindset.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disabled
Disabled
08.2017 - Current
- Aug 2017 - present Disability
- Injured in a motorcycle wreck and surgeon did nerve damage during procedure to replace damaged discs. Now able to work full time.
Sales professional
Rooms to Go Furniture
01.2015 - 08.2017
- Sales professional with responsibility to assist guests with planning, designing and purchasing furniture and accessories for the home and office. Injured in a motorcycle accident and surgeon did nerve damage while replacing crushed discs.
Sales professional
Ashley Furniture
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Sales professional assisting guests with planning, designing and purchasing furniture and accessories for the home and office. Recruited by Rooms to Go to move to their store in Jan 2015. Better opportunity and benefits.
American General Life & Accident Insurance Company
04.2009 - 12.2012
- Completed required courses and obtained life insurance and accident & health insurance producer licenses in TN, GA and AL. Started with American General as an agent and advanced to staff manager and ultimately acting general manager.
- Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training and management of the district office. Responsible for 3 sales staffs and 2 service staffs.
Sales and staff manager
Marinemax East Inc
01.2003 - 02.2009
- Sales and staff manager for Cumming Ga and Chattanooga, Tn operations. Responsible for training and supervision of sales and administrative staffs. Oversee parts, service, marina, fuel docks and downtown transient docks and personnel as well as accounts payable and receivable.
- Completed secondary finance management program through the GI bill and managed with The Finance Company, Avco financial services, Barclays american financial services and Mercury Finance Company.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Olympic College
Bremerton, WASkills
- Sales and marketing integration
- Customer relationship building
- Cash handling
- Sales presentations
- Goal oriented
- Promotional strategies
- Point of sale systems
Accomplishments
- Successfully launched Searay Yachts and boats to the Chattanooga market.
- Excelled in developing branch managers in the finance and insurance business.
Certification
Life and accident & health insurance producer license
Timeline
Disabled
Disabled
08.2017 - Current
Sales professional
Rooms to Go Furniture
01.2015 - 08.2017
Sales professional
Ashley Furniture
01.2013 - 01.2015
American General Life & Accident Insurance Company
04.2009 - 12.2012
Sales and staff manager
Marinemax East Inc
01.2003 - 02.2009
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Olympic College
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