John Woods
Manhattan,KS
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in customer service and relationship building, honed across roles from Sales Associate at Max Motors to Head Basketball Coach. Excelled in creating engaging learning environments and fostering teamwork, significantly enhancing team performance and customer satisfaction. Skilled in problem-solving and time management, adept at driving goals to fruition.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Max Motors
03.2020 - Current
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
Sales Associate
Briggs Auto Group
09.2013 - 02.2020
Head Men's Basketball Coach
Colby Community College
06.2004 - 04.2009
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
- Assisted clients in setting and achieving personal and professional goals.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
- Developed and maintained network of professional resources to refer clients to.
- Developed and delivered presentations to educate clients on topics related to coaching.
- Assisted in developing marketing materials to promote coaching services.
Head Basketball Coach
Western Wyoming Community College
04.1999 - 04.2004
Science Teacher
Chino Unified School District
08.1989 - 06.1995
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on current research findings and best practices in science education.
- Incorporated project-based learning into the curriculum, challenging students to apply scientific principles in real-world situations while developing teamwork skills.
- Enhanced classroom environment for effective learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world applications of scientific concepts.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance; consistently enforced policies while maintaining fairness and respect toward all students.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Used exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress.
Education
Masters (need Internship) - Sports Management
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VABachelor's Degree - Science Education
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY05.1989
Skills
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- skills
- Listening skills
- Excellent people skills
- Exceptional customer service
- Relationship building
- Goal oriented
- skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Professional demeanor
- Negotiation tactics
- Verbal and written communication
- Positive and professional
Timeline
Sales Associate
Max Motors
03.2020 - Current
Sales Associate
Briggs Auto Group
09.2013 - 02.2020
Head Men's Basketball Coach
Colby Community College
06.2004 - 04.2009
Head Basketball Coach
Western Wyoming Community College
04.1999 - 04.2004
Science Teacher
Chino Unified School District
08.1989 - 06.1995
Masters (need Internship) - Sports Management
Liberty University
Bachelor's Degree - Science Education
University of Wyoming
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