Brian Reaves
St Louis,MO
Summary
Results-driven Business Owner / Broker with a knack for completing tasks efficiently and productively. Specialized skills include market analysis, negotiation, and financial modeling, ensuring successful business transactions. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and strategic planning, contributing to effective client representation and deal closure.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Broker
Saint Louis Group
St. Louis, MO
10.2023 - Current
- Facilitated client meetings to discuss business sale opportunities
- Conducted market research to evaluate business valuations
- Coordinated transaction processes between buyers and sellers
- Identified potential buyers through networking and outreach strategies
- Assisted in drafting business sale agreements and contracts
- Analyzed industry trends to advise clients on market conditions
- Managed client relationships through regular communication and updates
- Utilized cold calling, social media and trade publications to identify prospective customers.
- Coordinated meetings between prospective buyers and sellers in order to discuss details of their proposed transaction.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, making critical decisions under tight deadlines to safeguard client interests.
- Acted as intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers during closing of sales.
- Checked work completed by loan officers, attorneys or other professionals to verify proper performance.
Owner
Reaves Auto Salvage
Hillsboro, MO
02.2017 - Current
- Managed the daily operations of an auto salvage yard and a salaried workforce.
- Maintained an inventory management system for tracking salvaged auto parts.
- Implemented cost-saving measures in operations and resource allocation.
- Implemented cost-saving measures in operations and resource allocation.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship, and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
- Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence.
- Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
- Executed performance reviews to encourage improved productivity for team members.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Managed daily operations of auto salvage yard and recycling processes.
Education
MBA - Business
Webster University
St. Louis, MO12-2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Webster University
St. Louis, MO05-2010
Skills
- Business valuation
- Market research
- Contract drafting
- Transaction coordination
- Customer relationship management
- Negotiation strategies
- Deal structuring
- Buyer vetting skills
- Negotiate sales
Timeline
Business Broker
Saint Louis Group
10.2023 - Current
Owner
Reaves Auto Salvage
02.2017 - Current
MBA - Business
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Webster University
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