Calvin Pevon
Cottage Grove,MN
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Consultant
Walser Automotive - Subaru
06.2023 - Current
- Top Performing Sales Consultant
- Subaru Sales Certified
- Navigate and lead the entire sales process including discovery, test drive, submitting finance applications, gaining commitment and closing the opportunity
- Build trust by understanding the needs of customers and offer appropriate solutions to meet those requirements
- Advocate for Subaru by teaching what separates Subaru from the competition
- Educate customers on products and services and appropriately make recommendations as they apply
- Film personalized videos showcasing vehicles the customer is interested in
- CRM and Salesforce proficient in utilizing various selling/customer service technologies and tools
- Collecting and maintaining data to ensure accurate customer and opportunity information in CRM
- Manage customer contracts in transit to ensure proper cash flow, collection of lender stipulations including; proof of income and proof previous loan paid off
- Follow up and continue customer contact until an agreement has been reached
- Explain legal purchase and finance documentation to customers
- Respond knowledgeably to customer questions, manage customer complaints/issues professionally; resolving the problem in an effective and timely manner.
Sales Consultant
Barnett Auto Group - Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, KIA
08.2022 - 06.2023
- KIA Sales Certified
- Navigate and lead the entire sales process including discovery, test drive, submitting finance applications, gaining commitment and closing the deal
- Build trust by actively listening and understanding the needs of customers
- Advocate for Barnett Auto Group by sharing what separates Barnett from the competition
- Educate customers on products and services and appropriately make recommendations as they apply
- Facilitate steps to complete a sale by partnering with team members to take care of vehicle appraisal process and financing
- CRM and Salesforce proficient in utilizing various selling/customer service technologies and tools
- Collecting and maintaining data to ensure accurate customer and opportunity information in CRM
- Managed customer contracts in transit to ensure proper cash flow and collect information needed for lender stipulations
- Actively engaged with new and repeat customers finding solutions for them within the dealership's different departments
- Respond knowledgeably to customer questions, manage customer complaints/issues professionally; resolving the problem in an effective and timely manner.
Communications Assistant
University of Minnesota, School of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Primary photographer of staff and college events for the school newsletter, communications and website
- Edited and proofread articles for the newsletter to ensure proper grammar and concise writing
- Drafted and wrote social media and web content according to the college's social media focus and strategies
- Coordinated and conducted interviews with students and staff focusing on their scientific research
- Created and maintained key databases of offices and labs for college buildings
- Managed and monitored inventory of physical college assets to ensure accuracy of asset data.
Radio DJ and Volunteer
Radio K, University of Minnesota
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Hosted weekly solo radio show as Radio K music DJ, trained and mentored new DJ team members
- Created weekly radio music programming schedule consisting of a wide variety of artists and music genres to reach a broad listening audience
- Developed ways to engage and persuade listeners to donate financial contributions towards funding of station operations and talent
- Played ad spots and on air announcements to fulfill sponsors' underwriting contracts
- Worked with station volunteer teams to connect with U of MN college students to create interest and expand audience listenership
- Filmed bands and musical guests during in studio performances to provide online content for the Radio K website and YouTube channel
- Edited and finalized post production video content for social media
- Distribution and placement of promotional materials to promote Radio K programs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Strategic Communications
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN05.2022
Skills
- Brand strategy and presentation creation
- Web content creation using HTML and CSS
- Mechanical aptitude with strong attention to detail in digital media editing and written communications
- Ability to write creative briefs, proposals and written ad content
- Upselling service and protection products
- Interpersonal communication skills
Accomplishments
- Top Performing Sales Associate of the Month, Barnett Auto Group - October 2022
Timeline
Sales Consultant
Walser Automotive - Subaru
06.2023 - Current
Sales Consultant
Barnett Auto Group - Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, KIA
08.2022 - 06.2023
Communications Assistant
University of Minnesota, School of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences
09.2021 - 09.2022
Radio DJ and Volunteer
Radio K, University of Minnesota
09.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Strategic Communications
University of Minnesota
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