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HARVEY Thrower

Houston,TX

Summary

Dynamic sales and marketing leader with extensive experience at BASS PRO SHOP, driving operational efficiency and enhancing customer relationships. Proven expertise in aligning sales and marketing strategies, complemented by strong leadership skills. Adept at inventory control and fostering client loyalty through exceptional service and follow-ups.


Retired in 2024 and I am looking for a Full Time or Part Time Position in the Auto Service Industry. This is coming full circle for me. My first position was in a family owned automotive repair facility. Cars and Hot Rods have been my passion since Highschool. Every one still comes to me when they have a question about their cars maintenance.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales and Marketing

LMC Marine Center
01.2017 - 03.2024

Boat Sales and Individual Marketing.

  • Coordinated with sales and marketing teams to adjust inventory levels based on promotional activities and trends.
  • Conducted individual marketing strategies to promote sales driven directly to the salesman such as advertising on social media.
  • Active with Blogs on Fishing and Boating Platforms.
  • Assist Rigging Department with custom outfitting of boats with Electronics and other accessories that were added to the purchase.
  • Assisted the customers with acquiring Financing and Insurance
  • Executed necessary contracts at time of delivery
  • Deliver the boat and do a complete explanation of operations of boat and electronics as needed by the customer.

Service and Sale Manager

Mt Houston Marine
12.2007 - 12.2016

Sales, Service and Parts Manager.

  • Led operational strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs across all departments.
  • Sales, Service and Parts Manager
  • Responsible for all aspects of operations of a Marine Dealership.
  • Inventory Control. Forecasting for new boat inventory.
  • Inventory Control in Parts and Accessories Department.
  • Overseeing Service and Rigging Department.
  • Responsible for delivery of all new boats.

Service, Operations and Sales Manager

BASS PRO SHOP... Tracker Marine
01.1998 - 12.2007
  • Initially Part Time sales Associate. Them moved to Service Manager, Operations Manager and then overall Sales Manager.
  • As Service Manager I Led a team of Service and Rigging Technicians as well as the Make Ready Department.
  • As Operations Manager i was responsible for all things related to the Service and Parts Department.
  • Responsible for maintaining our entire Sales, Service and Office team of about 30 Employees.
  • Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.

Education

Associate of Science - Biology

Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX

Skills

  • Sales and marketing alignment
  • Sales and marketing expertise
  • Sales and marketing experience
  • Sales and marketing leadership

Timeline

Sales and Marketing

LMC Marine Center
01.2017 - 03.2024

Service and Sale Manager

Mt Houston Marine
12.2007 - 12.2016

Service, Operations and Sales Manager

BASS PRO SHOP... Tracker Marine
01.1998 - 12.2007

Associate of Science - Biology

Houston Baptist University
HARVEY Thrower