Jeff Pikulsky
Mike Kelly Toyota Uniontown
Uniontown,PA
25
years of professional experience
Adaptable professional with a background in sales, new reporting and community engagement and outreach, . Recognized for strong communication, relationship building, and working effectively with varied personalities. Brings a proven ability to manage busy schedules, handle objections, and support a positive client experience.
Work History
Sales Consultant
1 Year- Assisted customers with vehicle selection by identifying needs and matching features to budget.
- Followed up with leads promptly to maintain customer engagement and appointment scheduling.
- Built rapport with buyers through attentive communication and responsive service throughout sales process.
- Presented product knowledge clearly, highlighting trim levels, options, and vehicle performance benefits.
- Coordinated test drives and ensured smooth handoff between showroom, lot, and delivery steps.
- Explained financing, leasing, and trade-in basics to support informed purchase decisions.
- Top sales leader in September.
- Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
Food Truck Operator
1 Year- Prepared menu items following food safety and quality standards
- Operated food truck equipment during service and cleanup
- Managed customer orders accurately in fast-paced service windows
- Restocked ingredients, supplies, and packaging before shifts
- Coordinated daily setup, breakdown, and inventory checks
- Expanded business reach by participating in local events such as festivals or community gatherings that aligned with our target demographic.
Sales Consultant
12 Years 8 Months- Made more than 200 sales a year utilizing inventory at five C. Harper locations from 11 manufacturers.
- Advised clients on appropriate product selections based on their unique needs, ensuring optimal satisfaction levels upon purchase.
- Sales leader multiple times among a team of 12 to 15 sales consultants.
- Documented sales activities accurately in sales systems and dealership records.
- Retained long-lasting working relationships with customers and their family members.
- Earned awards from Kia Motors for outstanding surveys completed by customers after sales.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by supporting fellow sales consultants in achieving their individual goals and targets.
Newspaper Reporter
10 Years 7 Months- Investigated local news, government actions, and community issues for timely, accurate reporting, covering more than 20 communities and five school districts in the Mon Valley area.
- Reported on school board, municipal government and sewage and water authority public meetings and workshops.
- Conducted phone and in-person interviews with officials and residents to gather verified information for breaking stories.
- Wrote clear news articles, feature stories, and headlines under tight daily deadlines.
- Edited copy for grammar, accuracy, AP style, and publication readiness.
- Won a Pennsylvania Keystone Media Award for a series profiling histories of long-time businesses and their owners in the newspaper's coverage area.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Print Journalism
Skills
Time management
Client relationship building
Objection handling
Community networking
Proficient in working with varying personality types
Relationship building
Timeline
Sales Consultant
Mike Kelly Toyota Uniontown
10.2025 - CurrentRead More
Food Truck Operator
From Scratch Uniontown
10.2024 - 10.2025Read More
Sales Consultant
C. Harper Auto Group
02.2012 - 10.2024Read More
Newspaper Reporter
The Valley Independent
07.2001 - 02.2012Read More
Penn State University
Bachelor's Degree from Print Journalism
Read More