Brandon Smith
Coldwater,MS
Summary
Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs, and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operations Manager
Five Star Auction Co. LLC
02.2024 - Current
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Generated revenues monthly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Created and Implemented Marketplace Strategies to edge competition.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
Retail Sales Associate
Five Star Equipment Company
03.2020 - 01.2023
- Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
- Oversaw Buying and Selling of Heavy Machinery
- Recruited and hired new sales staff by coordinating advertisement of open positions and conducting interviews.
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Created New Strategies to Move Inventory as well as enhanced prior strategies
- Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
Foreman
CS Farm LLC
06.2016 - 02.2020
- Invoiced Accounts Receivable as well as helped with day to day operations in shop.
- Coordinated with owner to ensure employee duties were fulfilled.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
Tour Guide
Northwest Mississippi Community College
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Supported campus events to increase student engagement and promote campus-wide initiatives.
- Promoted mission, vision and culture of school to prospective students to increase enrollment.
- Contributed articles, stories and photographs for campus newsletters and promotional material.
- Collaborated with student and faculty teams to develop strategies for student outreach.
- Collaborated with other tour guides to provide comprehensive and enjoyable experience.
Education
BBA - Marketing
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05-2020
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia, MS05-2018
Skills
- Marketing tactics
- Social media control
- Leadership
- Market trend awareness
- Business launch
- Financial management
- Staff management
- Cost reduction
- Client service
- Business development
Timeline
Owner/Operations Manager
Five Star Auction Co. LLC
02.2024 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Five Star Equipment Company
03.2020 - 01.2023
Foreman
CS Farm LLC
06.2016 - 02.2020
Tour Guide
Northwest Mississippi Community College
05.2016 - 05.2018
BBA - Marketing
Mississippi State University
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Northwest Mississippi Community College
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