James Bennett
Portland,OR
Summary
With a degree in writing and a focus in philosophy and literature I have a deep drive to find meaning in the world. My work, up to this point, has been focused on the development of skills meant to enhance my natural capabilities. My life, and work, is devoted to the honorable service of the communities with which I am associated, the greatest of which being humanity.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Manager
LandCare
Portland
11.2022 - Current
- Lead a landscaping branch to grow and develop book of business
- Train and mentor on sales, scheduling, and developing client relationships
- Manage profit and loss to budget.
Sales Manager-- multi unit
Mattress Firm
Troutdale
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Lead the development of teammates in multiple locations
- High focus on KPI's and how they influence monthly budgetary goals
- Sell all products within our catalog to meet goals
- Drive traffic to our market through focused marketing, and positive public image.
Sales Associate
Mattress Firm
Vancouver
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Working as part of a team to drive sales
- Focusing on personal kpi's to create a better overall sales portfolio.
Volunteer
City Year San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Monitored and evaluated mentees' progress, providing feedback and guidance to ensure success.
- Provided near peer mentorship to as-risk students in High School
- Collaborated in community outreach programs, such as the MLK walk for the East side of San Antonio, park construction, and various events.
Education
Bachelor's of Arts in English Writing -
Pacific University
05.2015
Associate's of the Arts in Associate -
Portland Community College
11.2012
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Organizational Skills
- Public Speaking
- Teaching
- Retail Sales
- Customer Service
- Sales
- Talent Management
- Sales Management
- Restaurant Management
- Performance Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership
- Mentoring
- Profit & loss
- Analysis skills
- B2B sales
- Business development
- Team management
- Conflict management
- Phone etiquette
- Customer relationship management
Certification
Driver's License, 12/01/23
Assessments Disclaimer
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Assessments
- Bartending, Proficient, 08/01/20, Understanding, pouring, and mixing drink orders
- Inside sales, Proficient, 04/01/24, Understanding and responding appropriately in sales scenarios, and performing common sales calculations
- Sales skills, Proficient, 07/01/20, Influencing and negotiating with customers
- Outside sales, Proficient, 05/01/24, Understanding and responding appropriately in sales scenarios, and performing common sales calculations
Personal Information
- Title: Multi-unit Manager
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Production Manager
LandCare
11.2022 - Current
Sales Manager-- multi unit
Mattress Firm
06.2021 - 11.2022
Sales Associate
Mattress Firm
11.2020 - 06.2021
Volunteer
City Year San Antonio
08.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor's of Arts in English Writing -
Pacific University
Associate's of the Arts in Associate -
Portland Community College