Robert Knaus
Sedona,Arizona
Summary
I'd like to continue to grow, develop and always strive for more in a sales role that suits me best.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales and website SEO optimization/continual inventory updates
Smoke-N-Guns
06.2023 - Current
- My knowledge of firearms has made me an effective employee at Guns-N-Smoke
- Giving detailed explanations of the best firearms for specific applications has enabled me to not only grant the customer the best experience possible, but to also grow my own knowledge about the ever-expanding firearms industry
- This job enables me to not only use my marketing knowledge to make sales and improve on the company's website, but also to become more knowledgeable about the business and sentiments surrounding the second amendment.
Retail Associate & Copy and Print Specialist
Staples
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Establish and maintain good customer relationships (especially repeat customers for copy and print jobs)
- Maintain proper communication with coworkers, management, general management, and especially truck drivers
- This job requires a tremendous amount of communication and often clarification for the store to run smoothly.
Commercial Sales Manager
Cox Insurance Services
01.2025 - Current
- Specialized in new client outreach and customer relations.
- Managed commercial accounts and coordinated with internal teams to ensure policy accuracy and client satisfaction.
- Conducted needs assessments and provided tailored insurance solutions to new and existing customers.
Ticket Booth Management & Usher
Harkins Theaters
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Taking part in the creation of original, local advertisement campaigns for Sedona Harkin's Theaters
- Creating visual promotional content in both Davinci Resolve and Photoshop
- In addition to that, communicating and coordinating with other staff to make improvements to the theater with the purpose of keeping guests in an enjoyable environment.
Tennis Coach
Goremann's Tennis Academy
03.2016 - 08.2018
Education
Strategic Communications
Northern Arizona University
05.2023
Psychology
Yavapai Community College
05.2020
Skills
- Brand Awareness
- Time Management
- Digital Marketing
- Target Market Identification
- Social Media Management
- Customer Retention
- Email Marketing
Certification
-Completed Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Certification
technical experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Express
- OBS
- Davinci Resolve
- IMovie
awards
- Yavapai Community College Dean's recipient list for four consecutive semesters (3.50/4.0 gpa or higher)
- Northern Arizona University Dean's list recipient for two 3 consecutive semesters (3.50/4.0 gpa or higher)
- Recipient of the Phi Theta Kappa scholarship, granted by Yavapai Community college and honored by NAU for exemplary academic performance.
references
- Terril Bruneau, Smoke N Guns Owner, (928) 300-1650, 322 S Main St, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
- Yama Astana, Staples Supervisor/General Manager, (949) 205-3147, 2350 W Highway 89A, Sedona, AZ, 86336
- Professor Richard Lei, Professor at the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Northern Arizona University, (928) 523-2490, richard.lei@nau.edu, South San Francisco St, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011
- Dr. Janice M. Sweeter, Professor at the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Northern Arizona University, (928) 523-2232, Janice.Sweeter@nau.edu
Additional Information
- Gaining knowledge of firearms across several categories.
-General maintenance of firearms
-Learning about the historical value and context of firearms today
-Shooting at the range to hone my skills & have fun
Timeline
Commercial Sales Manager
Cox Insurance Services
01.2025 - Current
Sales and website SEO optimization/continual inventory updates
Smoke-N-Guns
06.2023 - Current
Retail Associate & Copy and Print Specialist
Staples
06.2021 - 12.2022
Ticket Booth Management & Usher
Harkins Theaters
05.2019 - 06.2021
Tennis Coach
Goremann's Tennis Academy
03.2016 - 08.2018
Strategic Communications
Northern Arizona University
Psychology
Yavapai Community College