Clay Cutler
Logan,UT
Summary
Sales and business development professional with 20+ years of hands-on experience building successful organizations, driving revenue growth, developing strategic marketing initiatives, and improving operational performance. While my career path has been built through real-world experience rather than a traditional college degree, I have developed extensive expertise through years of direct business ownership, sales leadership, business development, quality assurance, and operations management. Proven ability to build teams, develop effective processes, solve complex business challenges, and drive continuous improvement. Committed to customer satisfaction, operational integrity, and delivering measurable results.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
QC Weekend Supervisor
Oakdell Egg Farms
Lewiston, Utah
01.2026 - Current
- Supervised quality control processes for egg production and packaging.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Developed and implemented corrective actions for non-conforming products.
- Maintained accurate records of quality control inspections and findings.
Owner
That Guys Soda Pop Shop
Tremonton, UT
05.2020 - Current
- Built successful business from the ground up, generating steady revenue.
- Oversaw all aspects of owning a soda shop business in today’s economy and covid era.
- Established self-sufficient staff, ensuring business continuity without oversight.
- Created a marketing strategy and implemented it.
- Developed vendor relationships, securing reliable food supply chain.
- (I have trained my daughter and she runs the shop now, I am merely a consultant now.)
Sales Manager
K&S Auto Sales
Smithfield, UT
12.2024 - 12.2025
- Developed marketing strategies that increased inventory sales
- Evaluated and purchased vehicles, enhancing customer relationships and inventory quality.
- Inspected inventory and coordinated reconditioning, ensuring optimal vehicle condition for sale.
Owner
Bear River Auto Sales
Tremonton, UT
08.2012 - 08.2020
- Hired, trained, and oversaw professional sales force to drive performance.
- Managed dealership operations to streamline sales and service processes.
- Handled financial transactions and human resource functions to ensure compliance and operational integrity.
- Retained all my duties as the General Manager.
General Manager
Curtis Brough Auto Sales
Tremonton, UT
02.2006 - 08.2012
- Hired, trained, and motivated sales and detail shop staff to enhance team performance and service delivery.
- Developed sales forecasts, managed vehicle inventory, and prepared sales reports to optimize inventory acquisition and sales strategies.
- Handle customer complaints and work in conjunction with the salespeople to close and negotiate vehicle purchases.
- Built and strengthened community relationships to enhance business visibility and foster a positive brand image.
Asset Protection
Walmart Distribution
Corinne, UT
11.2005 - 03.2010
- Enforced compliance of governmental regulations i.e.; OSHA, DOT and EPA for approximately 600 hourly associates and 56 managers ensuring safety, first-aid, and security of these associates and warehouse.
- Led First Aid, Safety, and Hazardous Materials training for special teams.
- Conducted comprehensive audits to evaluate safety and compliance in the warehouse. pertaining to Safety and Compliance of a variety of rules and regulations in the warehouse.
- Ensured compliance with policies and procedures by monitoring adherence among team members.
Branch Manager
American General Financial Service
Bountiful, UT
02.2005 - 11.2005
- Counseled and negotiated with customers to enhance financial controls, establishing tailored credit arrangements and payment schedules.
- Developed credit restriction and collection strategies for high-risk and slow-paying accounts.
- Analyzed credit information to establish customer credit limits, enabling profitable sales while minimizing potential losses.
- Collected outstanding receivables in accordance with terms and conditions of contracts.
Southern Oregon Region Manager
Washington Mutual Finance
Coos Bay, OR
12.2000 - 03.2004
- Principal financial advisor to the South Oregon district of the company.
- Provided financial planning and controlled services through professional staff, analyzing financial results, applying accounting methods and company protocols, controlling budgets, and generating reports on sales, net operating income, and profit and loss statements to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
- Developed and implemented staff training programs to enhance skills and support career advancement.
- Supervised all legal and human resource issues including foreclosures, bankruptcy, repossessions, lawsuits, hiring, firing, and employment contracts to maintain legal compliance and effective workforce management.
Skills
- Quality control processes
- Safety standards compliance
- Quality assurance
- Inspection techniques
- Regulatory compliance
- Standard operating procedures
- Data analysis
- Management and leadership
- Staff supervision and training
- Supplier management
- Community engagement
- Brand management
Special Skills Honors
- 27 years of continuous management
- I have held State licenses in Real Estate, Mortgage Banking, and Life Insurance
- 2 years voluntary service in England and Wales
- Promoted out of Washington Mutual’s manager training program
- Achieved Oregon’s Clean Shop Award 2 times
- Was the contractor for the construction of my home in Garland
- Built 2 Soda Pop Shop buildings that met all county and state codes
Timeline
QC Weekend Supervisor
Oakdell Egg Farms
01.2026 - Current
Sales Manager
K&S Auto Sales
12.2024 - 12.2025
Owner
That Guys Soda Pop Shop
05.2020 - Current
Owner
Bear River Auto Sales
08.2012 - 08.2020
General Manager
Curtis Brough Auto Sales
02.2006 - 08.2012
Asset Protection
Walmart Distribution
11.2005 - 03.2010
Branch Manager
American General Financial Service
02.2005 - 11.2005
Southern Oregon Region Manager
Washington Mutual Finance
12.2000 - 03.2004