Garrett Kleve
Nipomo,CA
Summary
Custom home builder turned salesman. Guided by integrity and a heart for service I draw upon my many years of home construction experience to help clients feel confident and well informed throughout their remodeling project. I focus on educating clients and reducing stress as we work together towards a remodel or new construction project. A genuine passion for building homes and building relationships.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
PC Mechanical
Santa Maria, California
10.2023 - Current
- Communicated project status to management and customers and mentored newer mechanics in best practices.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex mechanical problems effectively.
- Dismantled heavy equipment to locate and accurately diagnose mechanical defects.
- Read and interpreted technical details such as schematics, manuals and drawings.
- Maintained and repaired heavy equipment such as bulldozers, cranes, graders, excavators, and loaders.
- Fabricated replacement parts when needed with a variety of tools.
Sales Specialist/Superintendent
Broussard Home Services
Puyallup, WA
08.2016 - 10.2023
- Conducted site visits to assess needs, demonstrate products and recommend strategic solutions for customer requirements.
- Educated customers on product features and technical details to highlight benefits.
- Negotiated prices and set up contracts to finalize sales agreements.
- Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
- Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and retain business.
- Stayed up to date on company products and services to support sales objectives.
- Researched competitors, economics and other key facets to better understand current market trends.
- Followed up with clients after installations to assess quality service and customer satisfaction.
- Used CRM database to track referral and appointment data.
Personal Banker
Wells Fargo & Company
Seattle, WA
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Met with customers to analyze financial needs and maximize sales opportunities.
- Analyzed customer credit data and other financial information to identify solutions that aligned with customer needs.
- Developed strong rapport with new and existing clients to effectively address financial needs and foster branch loyalty.
- Maintained and built strong client relationships through quality, personalized interactions.
- Expanded customer relationships by maintaining regular follow-up processes and rapport.
- Educated customers on a variety of retail products and digital solutions, enhancing customer experience.
- Approached prospective clients through emails and cold calling to consistently meet sales targets.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA06.2014
Associate of Arts - Mathematics
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA06.2011
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA06.2011
Associate of Arts - Humanities
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA06.2011
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA06.2011
Associate of Arts - Art
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA06.2011
Skills
- Experience in every trade of custom home building from ground to roof and everything in between
- Proactive worker with strong accountability and follow-through
- Clear, friendly, and professional client communication
- Integrity, honesty, and transparency in sales process
- Strong work ethic and adaptability
- Thrives in a team setting
- Experience identifying and qualifying high potential leads, effectively vetting clients to align project scope, budget, and expectations
- Desire to improve upon practices and continue learning
- Ability to manage every stage of the sales process starting from lead generation, client prospecting to needs assessment, estimating, proposal presentation, negotiation, and successfully closing deals while maintaining strong client relationships and profitability targets
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
PC Mechanical
10.2023 - Current
Sales Specialist/Superintendent
Broussard Home Services
08.2016 - 10.2023
Personal Banker
Wells Fargo & Company
08.2014 - 08.2016
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Allan Hancock College
Associate of Arts - Mathematics
Allan Hancock College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Allan Hancock College
Associate of Arts - Humanities
Allan Hancock College
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Allan Hancock College
Associate of Arts - Art
Allan Hancock College