JOHN J. GASTON
Houston,TX
Summary
Diligent Sales Professional with solid background in managing sales projects from inception to completion. Proven track record of successfully leading teams and driving project initiatives that align with business objectives. Demonstrated ability to utilize strategic planning and effective communication to achieve project milestones and foster team collaboration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
SALES PROJECT MANAGER
Shingle Hut Complete Roofing Services
05.2024 - Current
- REFINED TIME AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS, APPLICABLE TO MANAGING SPORTING EVENTS AND/OR FAN ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES
- BUILT A SALES PIPELINE FROM SCRATCH GENERATING $350K IN REVENUE, SHOWCASING ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS VALUABLE BUILDING SPORTS PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS
- MANAGED AND LED TEAMS IN HIGH-PRESSURE ENVIRONMENTS, HONING LEADERSHIP, TEAM MANAGEMENT, AND ADAPTABILITY SKILLS THAT TRANSLATE WELL INTO THE SPORTS FIELD
- CULTIVATED RELATIONSHIPS AND MANAGED KEY NEGOTIATIONS, ENHANCING THE ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY WITH DIVERSE STAKEHOLDERS AND COLLABORATORS - CRITICAL IN SPORTS EVENT COORDINATION AND EVENT MANAGEMENT
SALES & LEASING CONSULTANT
College Station Hyundai
05.2022 - 05.2024
- UPHELD LASTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH REPEAT CUSTOMERS, SHARPENING SKILLS APPLICABLE TO GUEST RELATIONS AND FAN ENGAGEMENT
- ACHIEVED A 47% CLOSING RATIO (230/494), INDICATIVE OF EXCELLENT PERSUASION AND NEGOTIATION SKILLS, PIVOTAL FOR SPONSORSHIPS, PARTNERSHIPS, OR EVENT PLANNING IN SPORTS
- TOP 2% (18 OUT OF ~1,250 EMPLOYEES) IN SALES VOLUME AND GROSS REVENUE, GENERATING OVER $850K IN REVENUE, DEMONSTRATING STRONG COMMUNICATION AND CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT SKILLS
OWNER
JJG Tutoring
09.2018 - 08.2022
- FOUNDED TUTORING COMPANY FOCUSED ON HELPING OTHERS ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS, DEVELOPING MENTORING AND COACHING SKILLS THAT CAN BE LEVERAGED IN THE SPORTS FIELD
- DEMONSTRATED RESILIENCE, PATIENCE, AND LEADERSHIP - ALL OF WHICH ARE KEY TRAITS FOR WORKING WITH ATHLETES, TEAMS, AND SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS
BARTENDER
Buffalo Wild Wings
08.2019 - 04.2022
- MANAGED STAFF AND DAILY BAR OPERATIONS, DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP AND OPERATIONAL SKILLS CRUCIAL FOR COLLABORATIVE ROLES WITHIN THE SPORTS FIELD
- STRENGTHENED NETWORKING ABILITIES THROUGH DAILY CLIENT INTERACTIONS, LEVERAGING INTERPERSONAL SKILLS TO ENHANCE THE CLIENTS EXPERIENCE
- REINFORCED MULTITASKING AND ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS, NECESSARY FOR FAST-PACED ENVIRONMENTS SUCH AS SPORTING EVENTS
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management, Communication
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX08.2022
Skills
- MICROSOFT OFFICE
- ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE
- LEADERSHIP
- INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
- ADAPTABILITY
- ORGANIZATION
- EVENT COORDINATION
- CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT
- KPI TRACKING
- SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT
Timeline
SALES PROJECT MANAGER
Shingle Hut Complete Roofing Services
05.2024 - Current
SALES & LEASING CONSULTANT
College Station Hyundai
05.2022 - 05.2024
BARTENDER
Buffalo Wild Wings
08.2019 - 04.2022
OWNER
JJG Tutoring
09.2018 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management, Communication
Texas A&M University
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