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Justus Strong-Rico

Portland

Summary

Passionate, hard working and fun are 3 of the things that will differentiate me from the typical. I have worn many hats for each role I have been in, professionally, in order to get the job done to my standards. From achieving quotas and shrinking loss by $40k, to making sure each of my employees feel heard and valued, I understand that it takes more than great numbers to successfully run a business. I bring a unique skillset to any organization, both the tangible and intangible type, and once you get to meet me, you will understand why I have achieved so much, and am still hungry for more.

Work History

Store Manager

Napa Auto Parts
Portland, OR
10.2020 - Current
  • While learning a new role in an industry I had minimal experience in I was able to bring this store from "bottom of the barrel" to a thriving location
  • Became the fastest growing Napa in Portland in 2021 while also achieving Napa's prestigious triple crown award.
  • Reviewed and monitored scheduling, purchases and other expenses to maintain quarterly budget.

Outside Sales Representative

Staples Advantage
Portland, OR
06.2019 - 06.2020
  • During my time in, I was able to achieve 253% to quota in my first year with the company
  • Bringing a prime territory to the level it should have been at
  • By being more efficient with cold calling and "handle pulling" I was able to shine with my appointment setting and territory management that ultimately lead to great results.
  • Established fair pricing structures and finalized contracts to complete purchase agreements with customers.
  • Prospected and conducted face-to-face sales calls with business executives and directors throughout assigned territory.

Automotive Sales Consultant

Vancouver Auto Group
Vancouver, WA
02.2016 - 06.2019
  • In my second year I was the number 1 generator of gross profit and second in revenue generated for the company
  • With a unique ability to build value in Fords specialty vehicles I was able to sell more "Ford Performance" vehicles than any other associate in the company during the same time
  • Qualified buyers by matching requirements and interests to various car or truck models and discussing finance options
  • Trained new sales associates to give them better odds of hitting their quotas and increasing overall team success

Brand Ambassador

Auto Mafia Racing
09.2016 - 06.2019
  • From recruiting sponsored drivers to growing the companies presence in the Pacific Northwest, I wore many hats for this company
  • I would help create content for their social media accounts and manage their post on local forums and groups as well
  • My primary focus was producing sales of performance parts in the automotive aftermarket, including everything from wheels and tires to turbo and supercharger kits.

Wrestling

Coach & Paraeducator, Franklin Pierce School District
Tacoma, WA
10.2013 - 08.2015
  • Brought FUN back to a team that had been having coaching struggles in the past
  • As a team we went 8-2 and 9-1 in the following year
  • While building a base of individuals able to carry on traditions and work ethics instilled throughout the season, they were able to continue to find success even after my departure.

Lot Attendant

Larson Automotive
Tacoma, WA
03.2014 - 08.2015
  • Parked and retrieved cars according to customer needs.
  • Kept facilities clean, neat and organized to give areas professional and fresh appeal.
  • Delivered above and beyond service to VIP guests at property.

Laborer

CHG
Seattle, WA
06.2011 - 08.2015
  • General labor while in between school years for an Iron working focused construction company.

Laborer/Machine Operator

RS Construction
Seattle, WA
06.2013 - 11.2013
  • Joined this company while returning home from school and was able to work my way up from general laborer to a machine operator capable of operating HD excavators to bulldozers.

Scooper, Ben & Jerrys
Gig Harbor, WA
03.2011 - 06.2013

Education

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Warner Pacific College
09.2015 - 02.2016

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Pierce College
09.2013 - 07.2014

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Southwestern Oregon Community College
09.2012 - 06.2013

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Briar Cliff College
08.2011 - 06.2012

Skills

Maximizing profitability

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Additional Information

  • JULY 2022 — CURRENT: Independent contributor to INTERNET BRANDS (Automotive writing/Storytelling)
  • SEPTEMBER 2019 — MARCH 2020: Sponsored Driver, SCT, Portland, OR
  • SEPTEMBER 2018 — PRESENT: Automotive Photographer, Portland, OR
  • JUNE 2014 — JUNE 2015: Strength and Conditioning Coach, Franklin Pierce School District, Tacoma, WA

Timeline

Store Manager

Napa Auto Parts
10.2020 - Current

Outside Sales Representative

Staples Advantage
06.2019 - 06.2020

Brand Ambassador

Auto Mafia Racing
09.2016 - 06.2019

Automotive Sales Consultant

Vancouver Auto Group
02.2016 - 06.2019

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Warner Pacific College
09.2015 - 02.2016

Lot Attendant

Larson Automotive
03.2014 - 08.2015

Wrestling

Coach & Paraeducator, Franklin Pierce School District
10.2013 - 08.2015

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Pierce College
09.2013 - 07.2014

Laborer/Machine Operator

RS Construction
06.2013 - 11.2013

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Southwestern Oregon Community College
09.2012 - 06.2013

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Briar Cliff College
08.2011 - 06.2012

Laborer

CHG
06.2011 - 08.2015

Scooper, Ben & Jerrys
03.2011 - 06.2013
Justus Strong-Rico