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John Gardner

Mechanicsville,VA

Summary

Effective as a spokesperson and behind-the-scenes manager focused on delivering tangible results for public information and image. History of building successful relationships with community partners and internal stakeholders to effectively improve company image. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Strong belief in Virginia Tech's school motto "Ut Prosim" (That I May Serve).

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Group Sales Manager

Bass Pro Shops
02.2019 - Current
  • Oversaw Departments including Fishing, Customer Service, Receiving, Apparel, & Gifts.
  • Mentored sales outfitters and provided ongoing training, enhancing their skills and boosting team performance.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Maximized sales by creating innovative visual merchandising displays and store layouts.
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.

Special Events Coordinator

Bass Pro Shops
03.2014 - 02.2019
  • Worked with local state organizations to promote hunting, fishing, & conservation.
  • Coordinated community and seasonal events focused on engaging the "next generation" in the great outdoors.
  • Successfully built a loyal following by consistently sharing valuable content that resonated with the target audience.
  • Coordinated NASCAR driver appearances and annual Bassmaster tournaments leveraging their reach to expand brand visibility.
  • Boosted engagement rates with the creation of compelling and visually appealing content. Doubled local pages facebook page to 10,000 followers in my first 2 years.

Sales Associate

Bass Pro Shops
08.2013 - 03.2014
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.



Field Technician

Virginia Department Of Wildlife Resources
06.2010 - 07.2010
  • Assisted Wildlife Biologist with population survey on bog turtles under the guidance of Mike Pinder.

Education

B.S - Wildlife Science. Minors Biology And Entomology

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Blacksburg, VA

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Event Coordination
  • Team Leadership
  • Problem-Solving
  • Interpersonal and Written Communication
  • Community Engagement
  • Media Relations
  • Social Media Management

References

Tom Wilcox - Retired Director of Engagement, Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (804)461-8556

Billy Hall - Regional Director, National Wild Turkey Federation

(540)784-0046; bhall@nwtf.net

James Vick Sr. - Bass Pro Shops Pro Staff; Previous The Bass Federation (TBF) Region 6 Director

(804)586-2350; vckjms@aol.com

Greg Bulkley - Retired General Manager, Bass Pro Shops

(804)350-4539; gmbulkley@aol.com

Timeline

Group Sales Manager

Bass Pro Shops
02.2019 - Current

Special Events Coordinator

Bass Pro Shops
03.2014 - 02.2019

Sales Associate

Bass Pro Shops
08.2013 - 03.2014

Field Technician

Virginia Department Of Wildlife Resources
06.2010 - 07.2010

B.S - Wildlife Science. Minors Biology And Entomology

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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