Austin Barnett
Honolulu
Summary
Results-driven sales professional excelling in relationship building, negotiation, and cashflow management. Proven ability to drive customer satisfaction and optimize sales through strong communication and tailored solutions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator
BREEZE - HI
Honolulu
04.2025 - Current
- Founded company and established revenue through tourism based sales, rentals and authentic experiences centered around maintaining active lifestyle.
- Formulated a series of commercial events dedicated to uplifting the visitors of Hawaii and offering a new way to explore the island.
- Maintaining client database, financial obligations and overseeing operations to provide a professional and down to earth atmosphere for our employees.
Sales Associate
Tony Volkswagen
Waipahu
11.2025 - 04.2026
- Guided clients through vehicle purchasing process, delivering exceptional service and comprehensive product knowledge.
- Cultivated long-term client relationships by identifying individual needs and presenting tailored automotive solutions.
- Demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction through effective sales techniques.
- Maintained professional presentation standards while conducting vehicle demonstrations and facilitating test drives.
- Negotiating pricing and financing options, and consistently achieving sales targets in a high energy and competitive environment.
Sales Agent
First Rent A Car - Waikiki Resort / Hyatt Place
Honolulu
05.2024 - 03.2025
- Optimized sales by assisting clients with vehicle rentals, explaining rental agreements and coverage options, processing transactions, and promoting additional services to enhance revenue and customer satisfaction.
- Ability to multitask, resolve concerns professionally, and maintain communication for client retention while ensuring efficient daily operations.
- Upselling and revenue generation, cash handling and payment processing, conflict resolution.
- Managed reservations and customer information in CRM systems to ensure accurate and efficient service delivery.
Automotive Sales Professional
Heritage Volkswagen of South Atlanta
Union City
06.2019 - 01.2024
- Exceeded monthly sales targets, customer satisfaction goals, and dealership performance metrics.
- Utilized effective closing techniques learned in daily training to achieve successful sales outcomes.
- Applied extensive knowledge of vehicle features, specifications, financing options, and warranties to guide customer decisions.
- Established strong client relationships through professional communication and personalized service, enhancing customer retention.
- Maintained accurate and organized client database.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GASkills
- Marketing strategy
- Sales optimization
- Upselling techniques
- Negotiation
- Business operations
- Cash flow management
- Inventory management
- Financial management
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
Certification
- V.E.S.T. (Volkswagen Elite Sales Training) Graduate
Websites
Accomplishments
- Sales Associate of the Month (Feb. '22)
Timeline
Sales Associate
Tony Volkswagen
11.2025 - 04.2026
Owner/Operator
BREEZE - HI
04.2025 - Current
Sales Agent
First Rent A Car - Waikiki Resort / Hyatt Place
05.2024 - 03.2025
Automotive Sales Professional
Heritage Volkswagen of South Atlanta
06.2019 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Kennesaw State University