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Overview
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Dennis Bruner

Dennis Bruner

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Entry-Level Sales / Business Development Professional Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills. Listen attentively, communicate persuasively and follow through diligently. Technically skilled—cross-platform expertise (Win/Mac) and proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ADP, QuarkXPress Strong ability to work to targets with a proven track record in sales. Great self-confidence with an outgoing personality, exceptionally mart appearance: polite and professional approach to dealings with customers. o Key Competencies Customer Acquisition Referral/Repeat Business Generation PowerPoint Presentations Public Speaking Complaint Handling Consultative Sales Sales Reports & Correspondence POS Systems Autonation F&I Manager Certified

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

owner/Trainer

DBS Elite Training
05.2012 - Current


  • Managed all admin work for business: financial books, appointments, marketing, prospecting new clients, closing deals, customer concerns and complaints
  • Build a great repor with community to gain their trust as the top trainer in the area..
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
  • Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
  • Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
  • Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
  • Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.

AutoNation (Sales Advisor/Internet Manager)

Team Honda and Nissan of, Mercedes Benz of
08.2008 - 05.2012
  • Discuss customers` needs and advise them on the most suitable vehicle
  • Negotiate the sale price of vehicles, including any `trade in` price for customer’s old car
  • Deliver vehicle to customers making sure they understand all options and features on the car
  • Networking and generating a potential customer base for sale of cars
  • Assisting in giving information to customers regarding financing options for vehicles
  • Ensuring proper documentation processes and legal transfer of the vehicle to the customer name
  • Providing necessary after sales support functions for service and maintenance of vehicles
  • Meeting all set sales targets and making evaluation and market feedback reports
  • Keeping track of all the market products and prices
  • Maintain on an average 90-130 internet leads per month, closing at a 13% ratio, with response time under 11 minutes.

Loan Consultant

Advanced Capital Mortgage
01.2006 - 05.2008
  • Participate in training for marketing, sales, and scenario techniques to effectively sell, package, and close consumer mortgages
  • Take thorough and complete loan applications; analyze and prequalify applicant information to determine viability of the clients desired loan program
  • Pull credit, analyze credit, and compare for accuracy with mortgage borrower’s statements
  • Correct inaccuracies and determine the correct loan options for the borrower based upon the applicants present situation, future plans, and preferred loan product

Education

Business Management, Finance

Hawaii Pacific University

Diploma - undefined

Laguna Creek High School

Skills

  • Client Service
  • Financial Management
  • Design Coordination
  • Budget Development
  • Business Planning

Timeline

owner/Trainer

DBS Elite Training
05.2012 - Current

AutoNation (Sales Advisor/Internet Manager)

Team Honda and Nissan of, Mercedes Benz of
08.2008 - 05.2012

Loan Consultant

Advanced Capital Mortgage
01.2006 - 05.2008

Business Management, Finance

Hawaii Pacific University

Diploma - undefined

Laguna Creek High School
Dennis Bruner