Cody Clifton
OES Equipment
Lakeland,FL
14
years of professional experience
My work history has provided me the opportunity to manage multi-million dollar restaurants, provide full support to construction sites across the state, improve sales, and develop staff to reach their full potential. I work hard, learn quickly, and lead by example while holding the highest value of customer service.
Work History
Outside Sales Representative
2 Years 5 Months- I am currently employed by OES Equipment, a procurement arm of DPR Construction. I coordinate the supply of large equipment and general materials. I provide all support needs from start to finish on projects for our General Contractor, Drywall Division, and Concrete Division across the state. These teams represent the majority of our business from a financial perspective.
- Throughout the day, I pursue and build third party customers to offer the same services. I'm involved with every step of the pre-con meetings, building construction, and closing of jobs.
- I manage vendor relationships while also negotiating for the most competitive rates to win business.
- I am a problem solver for customers with a detail-oriented structure to sustain high productivity.
Inside Sales Rentals
4 Years 9 Months- Managed rental equipment for DPR Construction's OES Equipment division in Florida. I oversaw all rental equipment operations, ensuring availability and coordinating schedules. My monthly transactions were upward $1 million for equipment rentals. I am currently traveling to sites and the primary contact for our vendors. I continue to learn every day to prepare for the next opportunity that opens as I work well with clients, team members, and customers but also lead by example to grow our branch.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Inside Sales Representative
2 Years 10 Months- Assisted Sales Engineers with part and pump sales, managed new and existing customer accounts and order entry, enhancing customer satisfaction while supporting business growth. Supplying exceptional customer service was a top priority.
- I worked for Hudson Pump, a Division of Tencarva machinery.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients to drive sales growth.
- Conducted product presentations to educate customers on features and benefits.
Operations Manager
1 Year 2 Months- I ran day to day operations for the entire store, hiring, developing employees, managing labor, managing inventory, writing schedules, ensuring customers have an incredible experience, and maintaining a clean store. Visited struggling locations to identify issues and implement corrective actions, stabilizing stores to meet operational standards.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and optimizing supply chain operations.
- Led team in implementing operational efficiencies to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Developed training programs for staff, fostering professional growth and improving retention rates.
Restaurant Operations Manager
5 Years 4 Months- I started at Outback while in high school. I worked my way from a bus boy/dishwasher, to a server, key employee at , then into salaried management. I managed budgets, inventory, and drove sales growth. I hired, coached and developed the staff to reach full potential. Several of the locations I supported became top revenue generators for the company.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring exceptional customer service and adherence to the highest standards.
- Developed training programs for staff, enhancing performance and operational efficiency.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and improving supply chain effectiveness.
Door to Door Salesman
11 Months- Developed sales skills through various methods, including cold calling and door-to-door knocking. I learned how to adapt a sales applicant to not only fit customer needs but to fully provide the best service.
- Developed comprehensive knowledge of smart home technology and sales techniques.
- Engaged potential customers through effective communication and relationship-building strategies.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits to enhance customer understanding and interest.
Education
- Automotive Engineering
- Business Administration And Management
High School Diploma
Skills
Outside sales
Operation Management
Sales Management
Account management
Effective negotiator
Results-driven
Analytical problem-solving
Business Operations
Door-to-Door Experience
Team leadership
Team collaboration
Relationship building
Order Entry
Entrepreneurial mindset
Additional Information
- SKILLS OBJECTIVE
- Very strong leadership Looking to continue my career and
- Highly efficient business management knowledge in a company I can grow in and
- Move up. Currently have 3 years of salary
- Exceptional coaching/ Development of employees management experience
- Hard worker
- Quick at learning new systems
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Codyclifton94@yahoo.com
- 813-999-6468
- Email Telephone
Timeline
Outside Sales Representative
OES Equipment
03.2024 - CurrentRead More
Inside Sales Rentals
OES Equipment
11.2021 - CurrentRead More
Inside Sales Representative
Tencarva Machinery Company
01.2019 - 11.2021Read More
Operations Manager
First Watch Daytime Cafe
11.2017 - 01.2019Read More
Door to Door Salesman
Vivint Smart Home
01.2014 - 12.2014Read More
Restaurant Operations Manager
Outback Steakhouse
07.2012 - 11.2017Read More
Universal Technical Institute
from Automotive Engineering
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Hillsborough Community College
from Business Administration And Management
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Riverview High School
High School Diploma
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