Richard Smith
Rancho Cucamonga,CA
Summary
Dynamic business owner with extensive experience in relationship management and sales strategy, having successfully cultivated long-term partnerships with major clients at Gator Auto Glass, Inc. Proven ability in training facilitation and crisis management, recognized as a PPG Pro Stars instructor, enhancing industry knowledge among insurance agents.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Gator Auto Glass, Inc.
Ontario, CA
06.1983 - 03.2015
- As an owner/employer, I personally developed and cultivated long-term relationships (lasting decades) with auto dealerships, auto body repair shops, commercial, airport, and municipal fleet accounts.
- Chosen by PPG Pro Stars (a national auto glass manufacturer and distributor) to be an instructor, facilitating a 4-hour seminar given to insurance agents as part of a Continuing Education program.
- Implemented systems for tracking sales performance and analyzing data trends in order to maximize profitability.
Deputy Sheriff
Los Angeles County
Los Angeles
- Supervising, securing and developing rapport with inmates and staff at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility Los Angeles.
Landlord/Commercial Property Owner
- Landlord Responsibilities: Including Advertising, Maintenance, and landlord/tenant Relationships.
Education
Citrus College
Chaffey College
Brigham Young University
Skills
- Business development
- Relationship management
- Sales strategy
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Risk assessment
- Conflict resolution
- Training facilitation
- Crisis management
- Financial oversight
- Public speaking
- Entrepreneurial personality
- Sales planning
- Contract management
Volunteer Experience
- Assistant ScoutMaster, 01/01/XX, 01/01/XX
- Eagle Scout, 01/01/XX
Automobile and Car Part Sales
- Buy, Repair and Resell Automobiles
- Source Unique car parts for Selling Online
Timeline
Business Owner
Gator Auto Glass, Inc.
06.1983 - 03.2015
Deputy Sheriff
Los Angeles County
Landlord/Commercial Property Owner
Citrus College
Chaffey College
Brigham Young University
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