Overview
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Alan C. Karow

Saginaw,MI

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Demo Home Site Consultant

Kayak Pools Midwest
02.2026 - Current
  • Educate and counsel customers on all types of swimming pools
  • Provided tailored pool options to align with customer budgets
  • Build Swimming Pool to fit customer’s budget
  • Created detailed lot diagrams to ensure customer specifications were met
  • Submitted photos for rendering to enhance project visualization
  • Prepared DocuSign document and sent it to customer for review
  • Gathered down payment through phone transactions using check or credit card
  • Run PowerPoint Presentation via GoTo App

Automobile Consultant

Garber Bay Road/Pre-Owned & New Vehicles
Saginaw, Michigan
09.2018 - 02.2026
  • Qualify Customer/ make sure customer and vehicle is a good fit.
  • Production Selection and Test Drive/Walk Around
  • Conducted discussions to assess customer interest in products./ Trade In
  • Presentation Worksheet/ Close/To and Delivery/ Follow up
  • Fostered friendly environment to enhance customer engagement. (Follow Steps to the Sale)
  • Executed cold calls and follow-up communications to generate leads.

Furniture Consultant

Art Van Furniture
Tawas City, Michigan
05.2015 - 06.2016
  • Established relationships with customers to guide furniture selection tailored to their preferences.
  • Maintained in-depth knowledge of current furniture styles and market trends.
  • Conducted follow-ups with customers to enhance sales outcomes and ensure overall satisfaction.
  • Utilized technology to validate credit terms and efficiently process sales while managing customer accounts.

5-Starr, DJ and Video Services
01.1993 - 01.2016
  • Set up and operate professional music, lights, and sound system
  • Shoot Video on various locations/ Keep updated on latest music & video products
  • Use and operate various microphones/ Announce News , sports, weather, ad lib on air
  • Operate both Audio and Video editing software (Adobe).
  • Communicate Professionally, with talent, customers and in large public gatherings

Chief camera operator and director

What’s Cook’in with June Wygant
Oscoda, USA
01.2007 - 01.2015
  • Directed camera crew in location scouting and setup for optimal shoot conditions
  • Created and scripted 30-second sponsorship ads for program openings and closings
  • Edited shows using Adobe Premiere Pro/Photoshop
  • Oversaw sales operations to enhance revenue streams and manage sponsorship ads alongside public relations efforts

Education

Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts - Radio And TV Broadcasting

Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts
Southfield, MI
08-2018

Alpena Community College - Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Juvenile Law, Sociology, Psychology, Human Behavior

Alpena Community College
01-2013

American Guild of Court Videographers and Forensic Video Certification -

01-2008

United States Army Medical Specialist - Combat Medic

US Army
Ft Hood Texas
01-1987

Alcona High School - General Studies

Alcona High School
Lincoln Michigan
01-1984

Skills

This letter is in response to your Sales and on air position you have at the Bay 1041 FM My names is Alan C Karow and I have a interest, in primarily the sales position but open to possibly some part time on-air work as well I believe that I can bring your business great success My Professional career is vast from Radio to Automobiles with quality years of experience Achieved recognition as a top 10 sales representative among 350 peers at The Garber Auto Group, earning MVP awards in 2022 and 2023 Duties included tasks form cold calling possible prospects to the meet and greet on the showroom floor Expertise in relationship selling and customer empathy drives successful sales outcomes I understand how building customer trust through education, tailored presentations, document management, and follow-up while supporting smooth closes and customer satisfaction is key in any sales position While my radio experience is somewhat in my long distance past, I believe, that the seeds of the passion for radio is still in bedded with in me I would like to request a time the we could meet one on one to discuss what I can bring to your Company

Hobbies and Interests

  • Weight lifting
  • Computer graphics
  • Chess
  • Basketball
  • Fishing
  • Church

Timeline

Demo Home Site Consultant

Kayak Pools Midwest
02.2026 - Current

Automobile Consultant

Garber Bay Road/Pre-Owned & New Vehicles
09.2018 - 02.2026

Furniture Consultant

Art Van Furniture
05.2015 - 06.2016

Chief camera operator and director

What’s Cook’in with June Wygant
01.2007 - 01.2015

5-Starr, DJ and Video Services
01.1993 - 01.2016

Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts - Radio And TV Broadcasting

Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts

Alpena Community College - Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Juvenile Law, Sociology, Psychology, Human Behavior

Alpena Community College

American Guild of Court Videographers and Forensic Video Certification -

United States Army Medical Specialist - Combat Medic

US Army

Alcona High School - General Studies

Alcona High School
Alan C. Karow