Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Skills Achievements
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Gabriel Gauthier

Surprise,AZ

Summary

Seasoned Sales Representative knowledgeable about selling in B2C environments. Leverages exceptional customer relations experience to win new customers. Skilled at demonstrating products and closing sales with tenacious and driven approach. Talented networker with expertise in cold calling, strategic planning and task prioritization focused on maximizing efficiency and sales success. Results-oriented sales worker engages with customers to help establish rapport. Proven track record of building customer relationships and successfully closing sales. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service and exceeding sales goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Recruiting Specialist/Inside Sales Specialist

Next College Student Athlete (NCSA)
02.2021 - Current
  • Educated customers about product features and benefits to aid in selecting best options for each individuals' needs.
  • Provide first-rate service to all customers and potential customers.
  • Built rapport with customers and assessed needs to make product recommendations and upsell.
  • Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve technical or service concerns.
  • Demonstrated product features, answered questions and persuasively overcame objections.
  • Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Utilized CRM software to manage customer accounts and track performance metrics.

Director of Hockey Operations

Foothills Hockey Association (CCYHL)
12.2017 - 05.2021
  • Coordinated fundraising, public relations and marketing activities for hockey team.
  • Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
  • Mentored and coached team members to foster productive and engaging work environment.
  • Achieved team goals through formalized training plans, coaching, and performance management.
  • Worked closely with coaches and verified that statistical information on website remained accurate.
  • Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
  • Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
  • Promoted and directed players and coaches to higher levels.

Director of Hockey Operations

Nevada/Las Vegas Storm (WSHL/Youth Hockey)
03.2014 - 11.2017
  • Coordinated fundraising, public relations and marketing activities for hockey team.
  • General Manger of coaching/scouting and housing coordinator for foreign athletes.
  • Promoted and directed players and coaches to higher levels
  • Worked closely with coaches and verified that statistical information on website remained accurate.
  • Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Mentored and coached team members to foster productive and engaging work environment.
  • Achieved team goals through formalized training plans, coaching, and performance management.
  • Negotiated with vendors, suppliers and other stakeholders to acquire mutually beneficial contracts and agreement.

Professional Hockey Player

NHL
09.2006 - 04.2013
  • Played professional hockey and accumulated over 400 games played
  • Team captain for Manchester Monarchs (AHL) 2009 & 2010.
  • Organized formal and informal meetings to facilitate and improve communication among team members.
  • Maintained optimum physical fitness levels by training regularly, following nutrition plans and consulting with health professionals.
  • Entertained 1,500-18,000-person crowds by showing display of sportsmanship and showmanship.
  • Maintained compliance with team rules and professional requirements.
  • Trained hard to improve skills, learn new plays and optimize technique.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Communications

University of Denver
Denver, CO
01.2006

GED -

Sardis Secondary School
Chilliwack BC
01.2002

GED -

Berkshire Academy
Sheffield, MA
01.1999

Skills

  • Relationship Selling
  • Client Relations
  • Needs Assessment
  • Relationship Building
  • Account Management
  • Strategic Analysis
  • Sales Expertise
  • Upselling and cross-selling
  • Active listening
  • Consultative selling
  • Sales presentations
  • Interpersonal skills

Skills Achievements

  • 1M in net sales as first year employee
  • Sales Rookie of Month and Year
  • Level 1 Sales team member
  • WSHL coach of the month
  • University of Denver Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee (2014)
  • AHL All-Star Game (2007-2008)
  • American Specialty/Man of the year Manchester Monarchs (AHL) (2006-2007)
  • AHL All-Star Game- (Accuracy Competition Winner) 07/08
  • NCAA (Denver University) Community Service Award 02/03-03/04-04/05
  • NCAA (Championship) Winner 04/05
  • NCAA (WCHA) Champion 04/05
  • NCAA (West) Second All-American Team 04/05
  • BCHL (Coastal) Most Sportsmanlike Player 00/01
  • Hosted numerous financially lucrative tournaments and fundraising events 2014-2021
  • Microsoft office, Adobe illustrator, Outlook, social media, exceptional verbal & written communication.

References

Professional references can be provided upon request.

Timeline

Recruiting Specialist/Inside Sales Specialist

Next College Student Athlete (NCSA)
02.2021 - Current

Director of Hockey Operations

Foothills Hockey Association (CCYHL)
12.2017 - 05.2021

Director of Hockey Operations

Nevada/Las Vegas Storm (WSHL/Youth Hockey)
03.2014 - 11.2017

Professional Hockey Player

NHL
09.2006 - 04.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Business Communications

University of Denver

GED -

Sardis Secondary School

GED -

Berkshire Academy
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