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Connor Bateman

Chesapeake,VA

Summary

Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Owner

Southside Lawn Solutions
Chesapeake, VA
01.2020 - Current
  • Scheduled maintenance activities for equipment used by the business.
  • Established marketing strategies, such as social media campaigns, to promote the business.
  • Investigated new technologies that could improve efficiency within the organization.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees or customers in a timely manner.
  • Analyzed competitor's pricing and product offerings in order to remain competitive within the market.
  • Monitored cash flow to ensure proper budgeting of resources.
  • Identified and recruited staff members, including managers and sales personnel.
  • Conducted market research to identify new opportunities for growth.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies and services.
  • Conducted regular meetings with employees to review progress towards company goals.
  • Updated website content regularly according to current trends within target markets.
  • Reviewed financial statements on a monthly basis in order to assess financial health of the organization.
  • Established strong relationships with vendors to ensure quality products at competitive prices.
  • Initiated cost-cutting measures when necessary without sacrificing quality of products or services.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the business and provided guidance when needed.
  • Created a customer service policy to ensure customers were satisfied with products or services.
  • Kept records for production, inventory, income, and expenses.
  • Supervised company social media and marketing efforts to expand brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.

Grain Inspector

Virginia Department of Agriculture
Chesapeake, VA
12.2019 - 04.2020
  • Performed sampling of grain to ensure quality assurance standards were met.
  • Collaborated with other departments such as production and logistics in order to streamline operations processes related to inspecting grains.
  • Assisted in developing procedures for testing the quality of incoming and outgoing grain shipments.
  • Conducted visual inspections of grain shipments prior to loading onto transport vehicles.
  • Maintained accurate records on all inspected grains, including type, quantity, weight, and grade.
  • Verified the accuracy of weighing systems used during the loading process of bulk commodities into truck trailers or railcars.
  • Inspected the grain for moisture content, temperature, and foreign material.

Car Salesperson

Cavalier Ford Lincoln
Chesapeake, VA
05.2019 - 10.2019
  • Greeted customers and provided product information.
  • Ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately before submitting it to the dealership's finance office.
  • Assisted customers in making informed decisions about the cars they were interested in purchasing.
  • Prepared sales contracts, collected payments and coordinated vehicle delivery with service department.
  • Analyzed market trends to determine competitive pricing strategies for vehicles on the lot.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of vehicles' features to customers during showroom visits and test drives.
  • Attended weekly staff meetings to discuss new marketing initiatives and customer feedback.
  • Provided follow-up customer service after a car sale was completed.
  • Negotiated prices with customers who wanted to buy used cars from the dealership's lot.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction by providing prompt, reliable service.
  • Performed data entry tasks into dealer management software programs such as Reynolds and Reynolds or CDK Global DMS systems.
  • Conducted test drives for prospective buyers.
  • Developed relationships with potential buyers through phone calls and emails.
  • Advised customers on financing options and warranties available for their purchase.
  • Assisted in developing promotional campaigns and advertising materials for upcoming events or special offers.
  • Presented persuasive arguments to close deals quickly while maintaining high profit margins for the dealership.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

Radford University
Radford, VA
05-2019

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Contract Management
  • Business Administration
  • Project Management
  • Sales oversight
  • Employee Development
  • Customer Service
  • Quality Assurance
  • Business Planning
  • Financial Management
  • Consulting
  • Business marketing
  • Negotiation and Persuasion
  • Sales Planning
  • Sustainable business models
  • Cost analysis and savings
  • Budget Control
  • Start-Up Operations
  • Issue Resolution
  • Strategic Decision-Making
  • Driven and Determined
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Relationship Building
  • Attention to Detail
  • Work Planning and Prioritization

Affiliations

  • Fishing
  • Traveling
  • Hunting
  • Camping

Timeline

Business Owner

Southside Lawn Solutions
01.2020 - Current

Grain Inspector

Virginia Department of Agriculture
12.2019 - 04.2020

Car Salesperson

Cavalier Ford Lincoln
05.2019 - 10.2019

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

Radford University

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