Blake Davis
Ironton,OH
Summary
A self motivated and proven top sales professional that meets and exceeds sales objectives and builds long lasting relationships with customers. Plant Manager offering 10+ years of experience in manufacturing. Decisive leader and complex problem solver. Top strengths in communication, relationship building and decision making.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Agent
Toyota of Ashland
Ashland, Kentucky
03.2025 - Current
- Have been the leading Sales associate for 14 consecutive months.
- Continuously met sales goals via strategic prospecting.
- Assisted Toyota of Ashland customers with vehicle selection and purchase questions, advising on interest rates and coaching on effective purchasing strategies.
- Presented Toyota features, trims, and pricing during showroom consultations.
- Developed strong customer relationships by providing tailored service and support throughout the sales process.
- Followed up with customers through calls, emails, and dealership CRM to ensure satisfaction and address any concerns.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and effectively.
Plant Manager
Loroco Industries Inc.
Cincinnati, OH
09.2011 - 12.2024
- Involved in all facets of the daily operation. Oversee and direct all machines and machine operators with proper work orders and expected time of completion of each job.
- Oversee and allocate all levels of inventory. Roll and sheet inventory levels, packaging goods and supplies, safety equipment, forklift PMs, scale calibrations and all machine parts.
- Handled hiring and termination of plant employees, including conducting pay reviews for maintenance, shipping and receiving, machine operators, and department supervisors.
- Led safety training meetings for all employees, ensuring employee files reflected new procedures and updates to OSHA standards.
- Facilitated daily staff meetings with the Sales team, Purchasers, Operations Manager, Accounts Payable, General Manager, CFO, and CEO.
- Engaged with customers to discuss availability, packaging specifications, quality issues, machine capabilities, and current orders.
Firefighter and EMT Basic
Little Miami Fire and Rescue
Fairfax, OH
10.2007 - 03.2011
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining appropriate course of action based on triage assessments.
- Documented all calls in reports detailing the type of incident and the course of treatment.
- Managed care in the field and in-transit, including performing standard testing and administering necessary medication.
- Maintained composure and took initiative in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Set up and operated hydraulic, pneumatic, manual and power tools in emergency situations.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, assessing conditions to effectively contain fires, assist victims, and prevent escalation.
- Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked the operating condition of hydrants.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Attended training to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Developed hazard training programs for the emergency response team.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Cincinnati, OH 10.2005 - 06.2007
Skills
- Sales strategy
- Sales prospecting
- Sales negotiations
- Financing options
- Sales training
- Customer relationship management
- Exceed all sales goals
- In-person relationship building
- Relationship building
- Client relations
- Schedule management
- Logistics coordination
- Sales inventory
- Negotiation strategy
- Team collaboration
- Sales regulations
Experience
College soccer team captain. Invited to the top 150 players in the nation ESP and Olympic Development Program teams. Played competitive Soccer in Holland and Belgium.
Timeline
Sales Agent
Toyota of Ashland
03.2025 - Current
Plant Manager
Loroco Industries Inc.
09.2011 - 12.2024
Firefighter and EMT Basic
Little Miami Fire and Rescue
10.2007 - 03.2011
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
10.2005 - 06.2007