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Blake Kasten

Carbondale,IL

Summary

Enthusiastic business development professional with experience establishing high-value territories. Adept in cultivating productive relationships with clients, achieving superior levels of account development, retention and expansion.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Route Sales Representative

Pepsi MidAmerica
05.2023 - Current
  • Maintained positive relationships with customers using good communication and follow-through abilities.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of products and services to address customer inquiries
  • Managed product transitions from warehouse to customer site, loading, and unloading in alignment with specifications.
  • Analyzed sales and customer data to identify buying trends and offer recommendations.

Leasing Professional

CA Ventures
09.2020 - 05.2023
  • Performed background, reference and credit checks as part of screening process of prospective tenants.
  • Resolved conflicts between tenants regarding noise, encroachments, and parking.
  • Participated in property inspections to prepare for move-ins and move-outs.
  • Used Entrata to keep record of financial transactions and rental applications.
  • Delivered emergency 24-hour on-call service for tenants on building issues.
  • Introduced and monitored effective lease renewal programs to maintain high occupancy rates.

Advisor

Best Buy
08.2019 - 11.2022
  • Built and maintained relationships with clients to provide ongoing support.
  • Trained new and existing employees on customer service best practices to improve overall customer handling skills.
  • Facilitated communication and collaboration between departments to help business function smoothly.
  • Promoted customer loyalty programs to increase customer retention and repeat purchases.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management And Operations

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
12.2025

Certificate - Heavy Equipment Operations

State Technical College of Missouri
Linn, MO
05.2018

Skills

  • Safe Vehicle Operations
  • Product Distribution
  • Product Promotion
  • Needs Assessment
  • Sales Goals
  • Site Visits
  • Business Strategies
  • Safety Program Understanding
  • Pre-Operational Equipment Inspections
  • Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Class-A CDL

Timeline

Route Sales Representative

Pepsi MidAmerica
05.2023 - Current

Leasing Professional

CA Ventures
09.2020 - 05.2023

Advisor

Best Buy
08.2019 - 11.2022

Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management And Operations

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Certificate - Heavy Equipment Operations

State Technical College of Missouri

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