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Brent Bristow

High Springs

Summary

I am looking for a sales opportunity working with senior citizens. I know and appreciate their needs and motivations.

If your company is focused on the senior retiree market, I will continue my high performance ways to accomplish your goals.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Salem Academy of Music
Winston Salem, NC
01.2015 - 01.2023
  • Managed daily operations of music academy to ensure smooth functioning.
  • Coordinated lesson schedules for students and instructors to maximize availability.
  • Developed marketing materials to promote music programs and attract new students.
  • Maintained communication with parents and students regarding class updates and events.
  • Implemented administrative processes to streamline student registration and billing.
  • Scheduled performances and events to showcase student talent and foster community engagement.

Sales and Sales Manager RV resorts

Thousand Trails/ KM Resorts/Canyon Properties
Various
05.1992 - 01.2016
  • Trained staff on sales techniques and product knowledge for improved performance.
  • Collaborated with management to set annual sales goals and objectives.
  • Conducted presentations showcasing property features to prospective clients.
  • Managed daily operations of sales department, including supervision of staff members.

Auto dealership sales and sales management

Various
Various
01.1983 - 02.1991
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • During my automobile dealership years, I functioned as a high performing salesperson, an assistant sales manager, and a general sales manager. I also had experience as finance manager, a used car manager, as well as a nationally touring sales trainer.

Food and Beverage Manager

Several/Various
Portland, Ore/Seattle WA
09.1975 - 09.1987
  • Oversaw daily operations of food and beverage outlets across multiple establishments. Starting as a pizza maker while in college, eventually I ended my food service career as a district manager for the nations largest franchisee of Taco Bell restaurants.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Public Speaking/Creative Writing

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
06-1975

Skills

  • Sales strategy and market analysis
  • Customer relationship management
  • Sales training and negotiation
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Working with Senior citizens and learning their needs and concerns

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Salem Academy of Music
01.2015 - 01.2023

Sales and Sales Manager RV resorts

Thousand Trails/ KM Resorts/Canyon Properties
05.1992 - 01.2016

Auto dealership sales and sales management

Various
01.1983 - 02.1991

Food and Beverage Manager

Several/Various
09.1975 - 09.1987

Bachelor of Arts - Public Speaking/Creative Writing

Western Washington University

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