Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Bennett Shumate

Great Bend,KS

Summary

Dynamic Commercial Sales Representative with a proven track record at Best One Tire & Service, excelling in client engagement and sales strategy. Leveraged strong negotiation skills to enhance customer satisfaction and drive revenue growth. Recognized for mentoring junior team members, fostering a collaborative environment that improved overall team performance.

Professional investigator with comprehensive experience in law enforcement. Adept at conducting thorough investigations, analyzing evidence, and maintaining meticulous records. Strong focus on teamwork, reliability, and adaptability to changing situations. Skilled in critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Commercial Sales Representative

Best One Tire & Service
Wichita, KS
08.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in identifying customer needs and presenting suitable products.
  • Developed product knowledge to effectively address client inquiries.
  • Supported sales team by maintaining accurate records of customer interactions.
  • Collaborated with marketing to promote new products and initiatives.

Enforcement Agent

Kansas Racing And Gaming Commission
Topeka, KS
04.2021 - 08.2024
  • Conducted investigations to ensure compliance with state gaming regulations.
  • Monitored operations for adherence to licensing requirements and safety standards.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to address violations effectively.
  • Prepared detailed reports documenting findings and recommendations for enforcement actions.

Door Supervisor

Primus Sterilizer
Great Bend, KS
07.2020 - 02.2021

Over saw door construction and installation of doors on custom sterilizers

Police Officer

Ellinwood Police Department
Ellinwood, KS
06.2017 - 10.2020
  • Responded promptly to emergency calls, ensuring community safety and effective incident management.
  • Conducted thorough investigations, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to support case resolution.
  • Enforced local laws and regulations, promoting compliance through proactive patrols and community engagement.
  • Collaborated with fellow officers to develop strategic response plans for high-risk situations, improving team efficiency.

Commercial Sales

Best One Tire & Service
Great Bend, KS
10.2019 - 07.2020
  • Increased client satisfaction by providing exceptional customer service and addressing commercial sales inquiries.
  • Prepared detailed reports for management review, highlighting key accomplishments within the commercial sales division.
  • Led training sessions for junior Sales Agents on product knowledge, company policies, and best practices in commercial sales approaches effectively boosting their performance levels over time consistently.
  • Mentored junior team members on best practices in commercial sales, fostering a supportive learning environment that encouraged growth and professional development.

Security Lieutenant

Larned State Hospital
Larned, KS
12.2015 - 06.2017
  • Supervised security personnel to ensure safety and compliance with facility protocols.
  • Coordinated emergency response actions and drills to maintain preparedness among staff.
  • Conducted regular inspections of premises to identify potential security vulnerabilities.
  • Implemented training programs for new staff on security procedures and regulations.

Deputy Sheriff

Barton County Sheriff’s Office
Great Bend, KS
09.1998 - 12.2015
  • Enforced local and state laws through proactive patrols and community engagement.
  • Conducted thorough investigations of incidents, ensuring accurate documentation and evidence collection.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to enhance public safety initiatives and resource sharing.
  • Responded to emergency calls, assessing situations rapidly to determine appropriate action plans.

Education

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Barton Community College
Great Bend, KS

Law Enforcement Certification - Criminal Justice

Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center
Hutchinson, KS
05.2000

Skills

  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Sales presentations
  • Objection handling
  • Sales reporting
  • Cold calling
  • Territory management
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Organizational skills
  • Team leadership
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Decision-making
  • Cash handling
  • Customer engagement
  • Relationship building
  • Team building
  • Task prioritization
  • Self motivation
  • Product knowledge
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Analytical thinking
  • Conflict resolution
  • Goal setting
  • Professionalism
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Strategic planning
  • Sales strategy
  • Opening and closing procedures
  • Social media marketing
  • Time management abilities
  • Continuous improvement
  • Adaptability
  • Written communication
  • Customer retention
  • Sales training
  • Client acquisition
  • Networking skills
  • Professional demeanor
  • Problem-solving aptitude

  • Self-defense techniques
  • Physical fitness
  • First aid training
  • Investigative research
  • Courtroom testimony
  • Interrogation tactics
  • Evidence collection
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Firearms proficiency
  • Detailed report writing
  • Ethical and honest
  • Calm in crisis situations
  • Evidence processing
  • Interrogation skills
  • Risk assessment
  • Witness interviews
  • Interviewing witnesses
  • Defensive tactics
  • Background checks
  • Crime prevention
  • Records management
  • Due diligence
  • Data review
  • Interview techniques
  • Court testimony

Accomplishments

Former Adjunct Instructor at Barton Community College in Police Defensive Tactics

KLETC Guest Instructor in Defensive Tactics

6th Degree Black Belt in Matsumura Seito Karate

Certification

Reid Interview and Interrogation Certification

Currently KLETC Certification

Timeline

Commercial Sales Representative

Best One Tire & Service
08.2024 - Current

Enforcement Agent

Kansas Racing And Gaming Commission
04.2021 - 08.2024

Door Supervisor

Primus Sterilizer
07.2020 - 02.2021

Commercial Sales

Best One Tire & Service
10.2019 - 07.2020

Police Officer

Ellinwood Police Department
06.2017 - 10.2020

Security Lieutenant

Larned State Hospital
12.2015 - 06.2017

Deputy Sheriff

Barton County Sheriff’s Office
09.1998 - 12.2015

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Barton Community College

Law Enforcement Certification - Criminal Justice

Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center
Bennett Shumate