Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpenter
Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA
01.2006 - Current
Contracted and collaborated with specialty sub-contractors for special trade jobs or installations.
Built jigs and fixtures to assist in the production of parts.
Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
Removed damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repaired or replaced using hand tools.
Positioned and installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
Auctioneer
State Of Pennsylvania
Paxinos, PA
02.1990 - Current
Developed and implemented auction strategies to maximize sales.
Managed online auctions using specialized software programs designed specifically for this purpose.
Ensured that all bidders followed the rules and regulations of each auction.
Analyzed data from previous auctions in order to make informed decisions when planning future ones.
Identified customer needs by asking questions and advising on best solutions.
Reduced process lags by training employees on best practices and protocols.
Kept accurate records of all transactions made during the course of an auction.
Set up and tested audio-visual system, troubleshooting and resolving issues prior to event.
Advertised upcoming auctions through various media outlets including print, radio, television, and social media platforms.
Greeted and assisted customers to foster positive experiences.
Created an effective system for tracking bids, payments, and other transactions associated with auctions.
Liaised between owners of items and sellers to facilitate sales.
Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
Listened to customer needs to identify and recommend best products and services.
Conducted research on items being sold at auction in order to determine their value.
Compiled financial records related to each auction such as receipts, invoices, tax documents.
Gathered and sorted items for sale, organized at auction site and prepared written materials regarding items.
Posed as models for advertising, artistic creation and display of goods.
Researched and appraised items to determine value and set opening bids.
Assisted customers in understanding the bidding process and providing them with necessary information about the items up for sale.
Maintained professional relationships with buyers and sellers throughout the entire process.
Resolved disputes between buyers and sellers regarding payment amounts or item condition.
Monitored bidding activity closely in order to ensure fairness among participants.
Provided detailed descriptions of items up for bid during the actual auction event.