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JUSTIN PREHER

Rineyville,KY

Summary

Firefighter/EMT with six years volunteer/paid combined experience and also a current sales representative with 4 years experience. I am looking for a sales position within the company so that I may combine both fields of experience into one to better service and supply fire departments within the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Outside Sales Representative - Equipment

Municipal Emergency Services
09.2023 - Current
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
  • Created and implemented new business opportunities by utilizing strategic networking strategies.

Firefighter/EMT-Basic

Okolona Fire Protection District
11.2021 - Current
  • Performs variety of functions at fire and rescue related calls such as fire suppression, support functions, rescue functions, etcetera, under the direction and supervision of an officer.
  • Inspects apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition on a daily basis.
  • Responds to emergency medical calls to perform life saving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Assists with truck maintenance for the department.
  • In charge of hose testing and inventory for the department.

Sales Representative

Skaggs RV Outlet
06.2020 - Current
  • Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
  • Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
  • Determined problem areas and resolved issues related to profitability and business objective achievement.

Firefighter/EMT-Basic

LaGrange Fire And Rescue
08.2019 - Current
  • Inspects apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition on a weekly basis.
  • Performs variety of functions at fire and rescue related calls such as fire suppression, support functions, rescue functions, etcetera, under the direction and supervision of an officer.
  • Responds to emergency medical calls to perform life saving procedures and other emergency medical services.

Firefighter

Shelby County Volunteer Fire Department
04.2017 - 06.2021
  • Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition weekly and during shifts
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services
  • Performed variety of functions at fire and rescue related calls such as fire suppression, support functions, rescue functions, etcetera, under the direction and supervision of an officer

Sales Representative

Bill Collins Ford
10.2018 - 02.2019
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
  • Reached out to customers after completed sales to evaluate satisfaction and determine immediate service requirements.

Education

Music Education

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Fire Science

Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KY

Skills

* Interpersonal & communication skills

* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

* Time and people management

* Experience working within an office atmosphere

* Ability to adapt to different environments

* Problem solving/critical thinking

* Leadership abilities

* Fire suppression

* Rescue techniques

* Prospecting Skills

* Customer Retention Abilitie

* Sales Expertise

Training and Education

Kentucky FF1 and FF2 certifications, Hazmat Technician, Confined Space Rescue Technician, Ice Rescue, Heavy&Light Apparatus Operator (Certified via Shelbyville Fire EVO Program), IFSAC FF1, IFSAC FF2, IFSAC Hazmat Awareness, IFSAC Hazmat Operations, Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, Various sales training programs 

Additional Information

Professional references available upon request.

Timeline

Outside Sales Representative - Equipment

Municipal Emergency Services
09.2023 - Current

Firefighter/EMT-Basic

Okolona Fire Protection District
11.2021 - Current

Sales Representative

Skaggs RV Outlet
06.2020 - Current

Firefighter/EMT-Basic

LaGrange Fire And Rescue
08.2019 - Current

Sales Representative

Bill Collins Ford
10.2018 - 02.2019

Firefighter

Shelby County Volunteer Fire Department
04.2017 - 06.2021

Music Education

University of Louisville

Fire Science

Jefferson Community And Technical College

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