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Gregory Bowers

Blanco,TX

Summary

With 8 years of experience in retail sales and management at Best Buy, followed by 9 successful years of owning small businesses in the trucking and power washing industry, I have gained extensive aptitude in leadership, operations, and customer relations. Two years ago, I made a transition into the electrical trade to seek new challenges and further develop my skills and expertise in this rapidly expanding industry.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Apprentice Electrician

Wheat Electric & Controls
05.2023 - Current

Perform all aspects of residential, commercial and industrial electrical work including the following

  • Executed service calls with all 5 star reviews
  • Install and service generators and transfer switches
  • Build 200 amp and 320 amp services including feeders and underground
  • Consistently sell the most commissioned items
  • Rough in and trim out of new builds and additions

Store Team Leader

Academy Sports
11.2020 - 08.2022

Managed multiple departments including firearms, hunting, fishing, team sports and operations.

  • Chosen as 1 of 3 district store leaders for the MIT program
  • Achieved 100% compliance on government regulated processes and paperwork
  • Selected to teach selling skills to sales associates
  • Coached and reviewed performances of team members

Owner

Wash Worx Pressure Washing
02.2019 - 05.2023

To exercise my entrepreneurial spirit and gain small business experience, I built a residential and commercial power washing company.

  • My mission was to capture 100% satisfaction in a trade industry
  • Used the latest technology in all aspects of the business including billing, advertising, book keeping, scheduling and overall business management
  • Excellent customer service resulted in all reviews being a 5 star rating
  • Dramatically streamlined the design of traditional setups, significantly increasing efficiency

Owner/Operator

Landstar
06.2018 - 02.2019

Networked with agencies to book and deliver freight nationwide.

  • Managed logistics, maintenance, book keeping, federal DOT compliance, and all aspects of the business
  • Orchestrating multi-load trips made this a profitable endeavor
  • Customers often requested me due to 100% on-time delivery record
  • Drove 100% safe and incident-free miles

Owner/Operator

Fastshot HotShot
11.2014 - 05.2018

Invested in a truck and trailer for hotshot deliveries across the country.

  • On call 24/7 to load and deliver emergency freight for oil and gas companies
  • Coordinated maintenance, finances, and all other business components of a contractor
  • Routinely trained new drivers via joint travel weeks
  • Consistency and discipline made this a very successful venture

Sales and Management

Best Buy
02.2006 - 11.2014

Started as a sales associate and later promoted to various supervisor positions including home theater, appliances, warehouse and operations.

  • Served as a trainer for sales skills, product knowledge and operational software launches
  • Developed action plan to increase sales to customers waiting in line for new product launches
  • Created mini sales contests for daily fun and motivation
  • Developed merchandising strategy that resulted in a company wide media department remodel
  • Won national Achievers contest 3 times, including #1 store of 1400
  • Managed the annual inventory team 3 years with exceptionally accurate results
  • Later sent to support the process in 5 other stores

Education

Skills

  • Electrical Systems Knowledge
  • Residential Wiring Expertise
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Circuit Analysis
  • Proficient in Pipe Bending
  • Tool Proficiency
  • Safety Procedures
  • Managing, Coaching and Training Teams
  • Sales Skills
  • Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Critical Thinking
  • Analytical Abilities
  • Creativity
  • Process Optimization
  • Overcoming Challenges
  • Troubleshooting
  • Problem Solving

Timeline

Apprentice Electrician

Wheat Electric & Controls
05.2023 - Current

Store Team Leader

Academy Sports
11.2020 - 08.2022

Owner

Wash Worx Pressure Washing
02.2019 - 05.2023

Owner/Operator

Landstar
06.2018 - 02.2019

Owner/Operator

Fastshot HotShot
11.2014 - 05.2018

Sales and Management

Best Buy
02.2006 - 11.2014

Gregory Bowers