Kaleb Bennett
Shedd,OR
Summary
Motivated business student with hands-on experience in direct sales, real estate, e-commerce, and customer relations. Strong communicator with a proven ability to connect with customers, generate leads, and adapt quickly to new environments. Driven, entrepreneurial, and eager to learn more and continue building experience in sales, marketing, and business development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Salesman
Aptive Environmental
South Bend, Indiana
06.2026 - Current
- Demonstrated product features, benefits and use to potential buyers.
- Delivered presentations on service benefits to residential clients.
- Cultivated relationships with key accounts, driving increased sales volume.
- Negotiated prices and set up contracts to finalize sales agreements.
- Educated customers on product features and technical details to highlight benefits.
- Provided timely follow-up on inquiries made by potential customers.
- Maintained accurate records of customer interactions and service requests.
- Trained new sales staff on effective techniques to enhance team performance.
- Maintained a current knowledge of market trends and competitive activities in the sales area.
- Followed up with customer to identify and resolve service, account, or technical issues and maintain satisfaction.
- Contributed to development of promotional materials for community outreach, boosting local engagement.
- Coordinated delivery schedules with logistics to ensure timely arrival of products. schedules with logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of goods.
Real Estate Assistant
Exp Realty
Salem, Oregon
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Coordinated property showings and scheduled client-agent appointments to enhance client experience.
- Streamlined administrative support for real estate agents by organizing paperwork, managing calendars, and facilitating communication.
- Supported agents in creating targeted marketing materials for property listings to attract potential buyers.
- Organized open houses, including setup, promotion, and client engagement activities.
- Attended meetings with clients to discuss purchase options and provide professional advice regarding available properties.
Grill Manager
Corvallis Knights
Corvallis, Oregon
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Oversaw daily operations of grill station during events and games, ensuring smooth service and customer satisfaction.
- Monitored and managed inventory levels for grilling supplies and ingredients, preventing shortages and optimizing availability.
- Trained staff on food safety practices and proper grilling techniques.
- Maintained compliance with health regulations in food preparation areas, promoting safe and sanitary food handling practices.
- Coordinated grill setup and maintenance before and after events.
- Provided excellent customer service while serving food at the grill station.
Dropshipping
Myself
Albany, Oregon
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Built and managed an independent e-commerce store, overseeing product selection, marketing, pricing, and day-to-day operations.
- Created and tested digital advertising campaigns that increased website traffic and improved customer conversions.
- Researched consumer trends to identify and promote trending products in the market.
- Managed relationships with third-party suppliers.
- Handled customer communication and resolved order, shipping, and fulfillment issues.
- Gained experience in entrepreneurship, digital marketing, sales, and data-driven decision-making through hands-on projects.
Cashier Team Lead
Chipotle Grill
Albany, Oregon
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Resolved payment issues, enhancing customer satisfaction during transactions.
- Executed daily opening and closing procedures for register area.
- Provided accurate store information, improving customer service experience.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in dining area.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline inventory management and reduce waste.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR06-2028
Skills
- Direct sales
- Closing techniques
- Lead generation
- Prospecting skills
- Objection handling
- Sales methods
- Business development
- Sales forecasting
- Client relationship management
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Upselling and cross selling
- Marketing strategies
- Lead sourcing
- Team leadership
- Client engagement
Accomplishments
- Direct Admit - University of Oregon Lundquist college of Business - Based on academic achievement
- High Academic Excellence - South Albany High School - Graduated among the top-performing students in my class based on cumulative GPA- 4.3 GPA
Timeline
Salesman
Aptive Environmental
06.2026 - Current
Real Estate Assistant
Exp Realty
04.2025 - 08.2025
Grill Manager
Corvallis Knights
06.2024 - 09.2024
Dropshipping
Myself
11.2023 - 08.2024
Cashier Team Lead
Chipotle Grill
09.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Oregon