John Cawthorn
Altoona
Summary
Results-oriented Sales Professional with extensive automotive and mechanical expertise. Thrives in fast-paced environments, consistently closing deals through effective networking and relationship building. Focused on transforming prospects into loyal customers while staying informed on industry advancements.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities maintenance technician
Eurofins scientific
10.2025 - Current
- I maintain and fix equipment around the building.
- Performed regular maintenance, optimizing equipment performance and minimizing downtime.
- Identified and engaged contractors for specialized problem resolution, ensuring timely repairs.
- Everything must be in peak operating order to maintain accuracy with lab tests and efficiency.
- Led crew as facilities specialist, coordinating tasks to enhance team effectiveness.
Commercial service technician
Culligan water conditioning
01.2020 - 10.2025
- Managed servicing of large commercial accounts, selling maintenance agreements to ensure routine upkeep of critical equipment.
- Visited multiple clients weekly, performed repairs, and identified opportunities to sell equipment upgrades.
- Installed and maintained water treatment systems for residential and commercial clients.
- Conducted regular service calls to troubleshoot and repair water filtration equipment.
- Educated customers on water quality and proper maintenance of systems.
sales associate
Mckee auto
05.2016 - 12.2019
- Promoted quickly from Entry Level Sales Associate to Team Lead, consistently breaking personal sales records and outperforming quotas.
- Developed strong client base through lead generation strategies, prioritizing customer relationships over lot-up inventory.
- Participated in sales training seminars to enhance advisory sales approach and improve client interactions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carlisle High School
Carlisle, IA05-2016
Skills
- Organization
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Flexibility
- Communication
- Networking
References
- Scott Ferris, 515-491-3450
- Keith Lucas, 515-631-0619
- Jim Page, 515-720-8840
Activities
I enjoy building new relationships and connecting with people whenever possible. My family—especially my wife and kids—are my top priority, and I thrive on creating the best life for them. In my free time, I’m an avid race fan, enjoy boating, and love working on project cars. I’m a hands-on problem solver who enjoys home improvement projects and helping friends and family troubleshoot challenges.
Timeline
Facilities maintenance technician
Eurofins scientific
10.2025 - Current
Commercial service technician
Culligan water conditioning
01.2020 - 10.2025
sales associate
Mckee auto
05.2016 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
Carlisle High School