Cole Foster
Rapid City,SD
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Diesel Machinery Inc. and Dakota RV, excelling in client relationship building and operations management. Proven track record in enhancing rental processes and leading teams to achieve operational excellence. Skilled in budgeting and performance analysis, driving results through effective communication and strategic planning.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
TSE / Rental Coordinator
Diesel Machinery Inc.
Rapid City, SD
01.2026 - 06.2026
- Worked as a Technical Solutions Expert and machine Rental Coordinator.
- - assisted the sales department in checking heavy equipment in and out from rental
- - assisted customers with Komatsu smart construction machines
- - set up TopCon base and rover for machine guidance
- - loaded machine files into customer's equipment
General Manager
Dakota RV
Rapid City, SD
05.2007 - 01.2026
- I started working for Dakota RV as a Parts Manager. During my almost 20 years with Dakota RV, I moved up thru every department until taking the General Manager position in 2019. This allowed me to gain a firm understanding of each department to better relate to the needs of each department. I listed my jobs at Dakota RV in order below.
- - Parts Manager
- - Service & Parts Manager (also oversaw Warranty)
- - Sales
- - General Manager
- Dakota RV was closed in January 2026. I then went to work for our parent company Diesel Machinery Inc.
Parts Manager
Mid States Campers
Rapid City, SD
05.2002 - 05.2007
- Started as collision repair tech for fiberglass and paint work. During my time employed at Mid States Campers, I held the following positions in order.
- - Paint and Body Technician
- - Certified RV Technician RVDA / RVIA
- - Parts Counter
- - Parts Manager
Education
Diploma - Collision Repair
Western Dakota Tech
Rapid City, SD05.2004
Skills
- Multitasking proficiency
- Scheduling and planning
- Client relationship building
- Office management
- Property maintenance
- Document preparation
- Decision making aptitude
- Performance analysis
- Budgeting and finance
- Rental agreement
- Property inspection
- Prospecting
- Contract management
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Staffing and scheduling
- Relationship building
- Team management
- Team building
- Leadership development
- Task prioritization
- Employee motivation
- Self motivation
- Product knowledge
- Interpersonal skills
- Customer relationship management
- Analytical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Training and development
- Operations management
- Sales process management
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
- Staff management
- Interpersonal communication
- Strategic planning
- Sales leadership
- Complaint resolution
- Time management abilities
- Continuous improvement
- Product and service sales
- Inventory management
- Written communication
- Quality assurance
- Personnel management
- Project management
- Sales reporting
- Customer retention
- Crisis management
- Vendor relationships
- Data analysis
- Sales tactics
- Performance evaluation
- Risk management
- Professional demeanor
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Negotiation
- Sales techniques
Timeline
TSE / Rental Coordinator
Diesel Machinery Inc.
01.2026 - 06.2026
General Manager
Dakota RV
05.2007 - 01.2026
Parts Manager
Mid States Campers
05.2002 - 05.2007
Diploma - Collision Repair
Western Dakota Tech