David Nelson
Sales Representative
Meridian,ID
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities. Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills eager to secure sales position in the Car Financing environment. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Apprentice Mortician
Relyea Funeral Chapel
Boise, Idaho
08.2017 - 03.2021
- Arranged funeral/memorial services for grieving families to meet budget and memorialized instructions.
- Communicated with insurance companies to secure death benefits for payment of services.
- Promoted funeral service merchandise such as caskets, urns, outer burial containers and flowers.
- Displayed highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.
- Secured and filed burial permits and made funeral arrangements.
- Worked with cemeteries to schedule grave opening and closing.
Sprinkler Technician
Barefoot Lawns
Nampa, Idaho
03.2017 - 09.2017
- Demonstrated irrigation system features to customers and thoroughly explained functionalities and uses.
- Installed irrigation systems for all types of customers, both residential and commercial.
- Adjusted sprinkler head direction and angle based on identified wet and dry areas.
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss sprinkler needs and recommend optimal solutions.
Sales Associate/Advanced Planning
Cloverdale Funeral Home And Cemetery
Boise, Idaho
08.2010 - 06.2013
- Engaged with families to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Arranged funeral/memorial services for grieving families to meet budget and memorialized instructions.
- Communicated with insurance companies to secure death benefits for payment of services.
- Discussed nature of funeral service, disposition of remains and funeral costs with family members.
- Taught seminars about Pre-need Services
- Approached potential clients by using direct marketing mailings and phone contacts.
- Obtained underwriting approval by completing application for coverage.
- Maintained high standards of customer service by building relationships with families.
Education
Associate of Science - Funeral Services And Mortuary Science
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO 01.2017 - 06.2023
Associate of Arts - Generals
College of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID 01.2011 - 12.2013
Skills
Cross-selling products and services
Negotiation
Relationship building
Sales presentations
Customer care
Product description
Customer Relations
Performance improvement
Funeral planning
Funeral industry regulations knowledge
Caring and sensitive
Timeline
Apprentice Mortician
Relyea Funeral Chapel
08.2017 - 03.2021
Sprinkler Technician
Barefoot Lawns
03.2017 - 09.2017
Associate of Science - Funeral Services And Mortuary Science
Arapahoe Community College
01.2017 - 06.2023
Associate of Arts - Generals
College of Western Idaho
01.2011 - 12.2013
Sales Associate/Advanced Planning
Cloverdale Funeral Home And Cemetery
08.2010 - 06.2013