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Brodie Newsom

Denham Springs,LA

Summary

Dedicated professional and team player who is versatile in skills regarding sales and customer relations. Experienced in renting and selling equipment through Salesforce. Looking for a company where I can grow and uplift my coworkers in the process. Commended for honesty, hard work, and a positive attitude.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Rentals & Sales Branch Associate

Spot Coolers / Carrier
New Orleans / Baton Rouge, LA
09.2024 - Current
  • Assigned to rent and sell portable air conditioners and heating units to customers.
  • Performed door-to-door sales calls and sent follow-up emails to new and existing customers to establish and maintain relationships.
  • Our New Orleans Branch currently exceeds monthly revenue goals and expectations.
  • Solved customers' problems while on the jobsite and discussed solutions to fit their A/C and heating needs.
  • Maintained open communication with customers by providing them contact card and promotional materials.
  • Trained in Salesforce. Able to complete work orders and quotes, record tasks and events, create customer accounts with contact information, and set price books.
  • Delivered equipment by driving a box truck with a lift gate. Made deliveries and work trips from Orange, TX to Mobile, AL.
  • Cleaned rental equipment.
  • Counted and kept inventory of equipment in the warehouse through an Excel spreadsheet.
  • Assigned to read ToolBox Talk Safety Slides every Monday morning for our regional team.
  • Able to navigate the eCompliance safety program/app.

Shipping and Receiving Lead

Allied Sales and Service
Laplace, LA
07.2021 - 09.2024
  • Obtained signatures on all invoices and delivery paperwork to verify product transfers.
  • Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy.
  • Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm accuracy of delivery and transferred materials to target areas.
  • Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas.
  • Determined best shipping method for materials, considering shipping procedures, routes and rates.
  • Prepared shipments for postage through careful packing, sealing and labeling of materials.

Warehouse Employee

Berry Town Produce
Hammond, LA
05.2020 - 07.2021
  • Unloaded incoming products off trucks, sorted items in staging area and transported items to final storage locations.
  • Counted and stocked different types of merchandise to comply with inventory control tag requirements.
  • Rotated goods in inventory by following “first in, first out” approach to keep shelves organized and well-stocked.
  • Navigated powered lift trucks safely to move items throughout warehouse and reduce injury risk.

Sound Technician

Bethlehem Baptist Church
Albany, LA
05.2014 - 10.2020
  • Operated control consoles to regulate volume levels and sound quality.
  • Rotate with other church members to make sure technology is working properly during morning and evening services.

Warehouse Employee

V Watts Furniture
Livingston, LA
12.2016 - 07.2020
  • Sorted cargo for accurate shipment to target locations, preventing unnecessary delays and promoting productivity.
  • Provided knowledgeable, speedy service and responded promptly to customer requests.
  • Transported items between storage and production areas each day.
  • Cleaned job sites and properties of packing material after loading trucks with boxes and furniture.

Maintenance Worker

Livingston Parish School System
Livingston, LA
05.2015 - 08.2015
  • Cleaned areas and disposed of debris and trash to keep walkways clear for personnel and visitors.
  • Carefully followed written and verbal instructions in regards to each day's duties and assignments.
  • Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
  • Sprayed insecticides and fumigants to prevent insect and rodent infestation.
  • Mowed and trimmed lawns, using mowers and hand-powered trimmers, cleared debris from the grounds.
  • Polished glass surfaces or windows and cleaned or buffed tile floors through safe utilization of industrial cleaning agents and equipment.
  • Painted gym walls.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA
05-2021

High School Diploma -

Doyle High School
Livingston, LA
05-2016

Skills

  • Time management
  • Microsoft Office knowledge
  • Customer communications
  • Detail orientation
  • Organizational skills
  • Salesforce knowledge
  • A/C troubleshooting
  • Door-to-door sales
  • Safety compliance
  • Sales proficiency
  • Marketing
  • Customer and vendor relations
  • Public speaking
  • Inventory control

Affiliations

  • Practicing and playing guitar
  • Reading nonfiction articles
  • Golfing
  • Watching baseball
  • Advocate for human rights

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Rentals & Sales Branch Associate

Spot Coolers / Carrier
09.2024 - Current

Shipping and Receiving Lead

Allied Sales and Service
07.2021 - 09.2024

Warehouse Employee

Berry Town Produce
05.2020 - 07.2021

Warehouse Employee

V Watts Furniture
12.2016 - 07.2020

Maintenance Worker

Livingston Parish School System
05.2015 - 08.2015

Sound Technician

Bethlehem Baptist Church
05.2014 - 10.2020

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology

Southeastern Louisiana University

High School Diploma -

Doyle High School

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