JARROD DAWSON
Hutchinson,Kansas
Summary
Driven sales rep bringing a wide range of hands-on sales expertise. Friendly and enthusiastic worker who consistently meets customer service satisfaction goals. Sales professional adept at tracking and following up on hot leads, managing accounts and building long-term relationships with customers. Talented Sales Representative and more than 5 years of experience. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure work position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Hardworking warehouse team member skilled in safely moving heavy loads manually or using forklifts and pallet jacks. Punctual, reliable and dedicated to teamwork.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Applebee's
05.2013 - 11.2015
- Provided friendly and attentive service
- Up-sold alcoholic beverages, appetizers and desserts.
Forklift Operator
Dillions
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Front Staff
Panda Express
02.2017 - 09.2017
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Established positive relationships with customers and other staff members.
- Responded sensitively and competently to service customers with diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and attentive customer service, resulting in increased overall satisfaction.
Sales Representative
Genesis Health Clubs
07.2017 - 08.2020
- Achieved sales goals and service performance goals of $[$120,00] by cultivating and securing new customer relationships
- Responded to telephone and in-person requests for information
- Worked to develop network by identifying and pursuing new leads, attending industry events and building rapport with clients
- Prepared sales contracts
- Collected and processed payments.
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
Warehouse Worker
Aldis Warehouse
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
Sale Representative
The Wonder Pax
08.2021 - Current
- Planned and executed company participation in trade shows and conferences to initiate relationships with potential clients and promote products and services.
- Learned and utilized upselling techniques to encourage customers to make additional purchases and increase sales.
- Handled customer complaints quickly and professionally to restore customer confidence and prevent loss of business.
Server
BRGR Kitchen & Bar
03.2023 - 07.2024
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- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
Server
County Road Ice House
07.2024 - 10.2025
- Developed strong rapport with regular customers through genuine hospitality efforts leading to repeat business.
- Increased sales by suggesting additional items like desserts and drinks based on customers' orders.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS2015
Skills
- Sales professional with extensive experience in product sales and assessing client needs Outside sales specialist with strength in negotiations, e-commerce and customer service Excellent interpersonal and time management skills Self-motivated outside sales professional experienced in both technical and non-technical, fast-paced team environments Relationship building and closing expert
- Loading and Unloading
- Wrapping and Boxing
- Material Handling
- Forklift Operation
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Lifting and Sorting
Timeline
Server
County Road Ice House
07.2024 - 10.2025
Server
BRGR Kitchen & Bar
03.2023 - 07.2024
Sale Representative
The Wonder Pax
08.2021 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Aldis Warehouse
09.2020 - 08.2021
Sales Representative
Genesis Health Clubs
07.2017 - 08.2020
Front Staff
Panda Express
02.2017 - 09.2017
Forklift Operator
Dillions
01.2016 - 02.2017
Server
Applebee's
05.2013 - 11.2015
Associate of Arts - Business
Hutchinson Community College