Kal Kemmish
Naples,ID
Summary
Owner and operator of Kal's Auto Sales Inc. since February 2013, with experience ranging from general labor to management and sales leadership. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a large workforce of 1,200 employees. Strong understanding of operational processes and sales strategies, leading to consistent achievement of business goals. Committed to professionalism and excellence in all endeavors, with a focus on delivering results through hard work and dedication.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Manager/Operator
Kal’s Auto Sales, Inc
, USA
02.2013 - Current
- All aspects of running a small business; licensing, insurance, bonding, securing of appropriate funding, buying and selling of commercial properties, leasing of commercial properties, seeking location approvals with appropriate planning & zoning, staffing, managing staff, dealing directly with vendors, transporters, auctions, clients and regulators
- Automobile sales, purchasing, finance, title work, reconditioning; Bought, sold and maintained an influx of inventory of up to 130 used vehicles at any given time.
- Performing all duties necessary to maintain a small business.
- Idaho Dealer #4648
Lot Owner/Manager/Franchise Representative
Kal’s Sheds Northwest
03.2016 - 11.2019
- Authorized Old Hickory Sheds Dealer 2016-2019
- Maintained display lot and sold Storage Sheds, Garages & Portable Buildings
- Utilized proprietary software to assist clients create, build & customize buildings to suit their personal needs
- Created all required sales documents, payment documents & received payments
- Coordinated with client, builders and delivery transporter from initial order until time of set up and delivery
Sales/Finance/Sales Manager
Dale’s Used Cars (CDA)
07.2007 - 02.2013
- Sales of used vehicles
- Finance of used cars dealing directly with banks/lenders & warranty companies
- Directed sales staff, HR responsibilities and all appropriate paperwork.
- Assisted in all aspects of maintaining a used car lot
Sales Consultant
Cherry Lane Auto Plaza (Spokane Valley)
01.2006 - 07.2007
- Sales of used vehicles
- Assisted clients from initial contact until point of delivery
Office Manager
Evans Consulting (Spokane)
01.2000 - 12.2005
- Office management, property management and development of rental properties.
- Assisted in sub-dividing of properties throughout Spokane County, dealt with various agencies and sub-contractors in regards to development
- Interacted with tenants addressing all of their needs
Laborer
Kaiser Aluminum (Mead)
10.1996 - 12.1999
- Self supervised production in an aluminum smelter
- Proper setting of carbon anodes in extreme physical conditions
- Operation of bridge cranes, overhead cranes, skid steers and various other job specific equipment
Production Foreman
Metal Sales Manufacturing (Spokane)
09.1987 - 10.1996
- Salaried Production Foreman of the Spokane Plant from 1992-1996
- Worked directly with inside sales staff, dispatch and guided production to accommodate all shipping deadlines
- Operated CNC roll forming equipment, assisted in setting up mills along with tooling, shears, operated brake press, forklifts as well as all aspects of shipping and receiving
- Production shop safety director assuring safe working environment and compliance with all OSHA, state and federal regulations
Education
High School Diploma - Rockford, WA
Freeman High School
Rockford, WA01.1987
Skills
- Sales
- Marketing
- Management
- Business Development
- Budgeting
- Customer Relations
- Business Relations
- Property Management
- Client Interaction
- Listening
- Following Through
- Forklift Operation
- Manlift Operation
- Mini Excavator Operation
- Skid Steer Operation
- Overhead Crane Operation
- Roller Former Operation
- Press Brake Operation
- Farm Equipment Operation
- Hydraulic Systems
- Pneumatic Systems
- Chain Driven Systems
- Cable Driven Systems
- Labor Union Experience
- Teamwork
- Detail Orientation
- Efficiency Orientation
References
- James Sharp, Corporate Global Demand Manager, KeyTronic, (509)496-0434
- Mike Montee, President, Triangle Investments, (208)889-1955
- Paul Jokkel, Owner/Operator, Mountain Fabricators, (509)280-8364
- Scott Kemp, Owner, Trucks n Toys, (208)818-3339
- Matt Shively, Owner, Shively Logging, (208)304-2358
- Andrew Heimgartner, Vice President, Lewis Clark Credit Union, (208)748-7037
- Jennifer Martin, Spokane Branch Manager, Auto Finance Co, (509)244-1766
- Randy Christian, Retired Manager, Post Fall Les Schwab, (208)446-9317
- Cody Toner, Owner, BC Diesel, (509)270-2612
- Rick Badgley, Retired, (208)660-6067
- Debra Shanks, Owner, Shanks Enterprises, (208)660-4521
Timeline
Lot Owner/Manager/Franchise Representative
Kal’s Sheds Northwest
03.2016 - 11.2019
Owner/Manager/Operator
Kal’s Auto Sales, Inc
02.2013 - Current
Sales/Finance/Sales Manager
Dale’s Used Cars (CDA)
07.2007 - 02.2013
Sales Consultant
Cherry Lane Auto Plaza (Spokane Valley)
01.2006 - 07.2007
Office Manager
Evans Consulting (Spokane)
01.2000 - 12.2005
Laborer
Kaiser Aluminum (Mead)
10.1996 - 12.1999
Production Foreman
Metal Sales Manufacturing (Spokane)
09.1987 - 10.1996
High School Diploma - Rockford, WA
Freeman High School