Benjamin Ayers
Laramie,WY
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Consultant
Laramie Gm Auto Center
10.2024 - Current
- Responded to telephone and in-person requests for information on vehicle purchases.
- Built a foundation of trust with customers to help them through varying life situations while selecting a new vehicle.
- Maintained a sense of urgency in answering customer questions and requests through email, text, or calling
- Increased sales by fostering relationships with customers, implementing business strategies and suggesting areas for improvement.
- Stayed knowledgeable on latest vehicle innovations and technological advancements through continuous training.
Lumber Driver & Sales Associate - Temporary
Orfordville Lumber
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Safely operated delivery vehicles to transport lumber and building materials to designated locations
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on delivery vehicles and equipment to ensure they were in safe and working condition
- Managed inventory in the lumber yard, including organizing, tracking, and restocking of materials
- Assisted customers with purchasing and loading materials, providing customer service and ensuring satisfaction with their purchases
- Assisted independent contractors and customers at the front register to purchase lumber and building materials as well as creating orders for construction projects
Event Rental Crew & Driver - Seasonal
Bucky's Rentals
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with a small crew to set up and tear down event rental items including center-pole tents, tables, chairs, and decor
- Worked and communicated with the clients to ensure the correct set up of weddings, graduations, and public events
- Maintained warehouse organization and cleanliness as well as upkeep and maintenance of rental equipment
- Operated delivery vehicles to transport rental equipment to designated job sites to ensure timely and efficient set up of events
Lumber Mill Worker
Centennial Woods
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Operated and maintained sawing equipment and production line to cut lumber according to specified dimensions and maintain high quality standards
- Sorted and stacked cut lumber for further processing and shipment
- Assisted the shipping department to prepare and package finished lumber products ensuring order quantities and shipping labels are correct
- Worked efficiently in a team environment to meet production goals and deadlines while maintaining quality standards
Head Loader & Cashier
Ace Hardware & Paint
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed cashier duties, including processing customer transactions, handling cash, and balancing cash registers.
- Oversaw daily loader tasks such as restocking and organizing palletized good, building grills and patio furniture, filling propane, deliveries, and assisting customers with loadouts
- Trained and supervised a team of loaders to maintain productivity and uphold company standards.
- Performed standard floor services including mixing paint, re-key & key cutting, & blade sharpening
- Assisted customers in finding the items they need in addition to using knowledge to help them understand how to use tools or parts to complete their project
Animal Caretaker
Cherokee Kennels
03.2016 - 09.2017
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Worked closely with pet owners to meet the needs of each individual animal.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Maintained equipment and facility to keep animal care environment and tools in good working order.
Education
Mechanical Engineering / International Relations -
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato MN05-2019
Skills
- Detail oriented - Possesses an aptitude for making sure small details are not overlooked
- Communicative - Understanding that being able to work well with others is important to successful operations in an establishment
- Respectful - Seeks to uphold good relations of both coworkers and clients or members of the public
- Problem Solving - Looks to offer independent solutions to problems that may arise as well as taking suggestions and working with others to resolve them
Timeline
Sales Consultant
Laramie Gm Auto Center
10.2024 - Current
Lumber Driver & Sales Associate - Temporary
Orfordville Lumber
12.2023 - 08.2024
Event Rental Crew & Driver - Seasonal
Bucky's Rentals
07.2023 - 11.2023
Lumber Mill Worker
Centennial Woods
02.2022 - 03.2023
Head Loader & Cashier
Ace Hardware & Paint
03.2020 - 01.2022
Animal Caretaker
Cherokee Kennels
03.2016 - 09.2017
Mechanical Engineering / International Relations -
Minnesota State University - Mankato
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