Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Karen Bellville

Bowling Green,IN
Karen Bellville

Summary

I am a successful wife of 34 years of marriage to my husband Chris.

I am a mother of 8 wonderful Children 4 boys &4 girls,. My first born is now 33 and my youngest she just turned 19. All of them are bright and unique and wonderful.

I had the opportunity to homeschool all of them, four of which attended Bellville Academy their entire education which is the name of our homeschool.

I loved learning withy children and created strategies to create different ways to learn outside the traditional school system

I love to bake and facilitated my own income source to fund many home projects.

Church soloist

Wedding decorator

Cook

Business owner as of 2025 of Eel river adventures LLC- a tubing, kayak and canoe rental company.

Smart Buy Homes llc a used and new manufactured housing company started 2024.

And working currently on a new venture as well Meal Hub. But they are managed and run by my oldest son.Some have been successful but still looking to improve our strategy to which I've learned a lot.

Overview

24
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Home Nation LLC

Sales Manager/lot Manager/general Manager
08.2019 - 09.2023

Job overview


  • Analyzed market trends to identify growth opportunities and adjust sales strategies accordingly.
  • Established strong relationships with key clients to drive repeat business and customer loyalty.
  • Mentored junior sales representatives, fostering skills development and confidence in client interactions.
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Managed key accounts with strategic planning and relationship building, resulting in increased customer loyalty and repeat business.
  • Consistently met or exceeded quarterly sales targets through diligent effort and persistence in closing deals.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, ensuring the best pricing and terms for company profitability.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities, leading to expansion into profitable territories.

ResourceMFG

Product builder
02.2019 - 07.2019

Job overview

  • Constructed medical components using plastic injection molding techniques.

Driveline Retail Merchandising solutions

Merchandiser
09.2018 - 03.2019

Job overview

  • Reorganized shelves to enhance product visibility and allocated additional space for high-demand items.

Pioneer grill cafe

Dishwasher/Prep Cook
08.2018 - 02.2019

Job overview

  • I picked this job to be close to home and work as needed to be not far from home and still make a income, just to make some extra money. I washed dishes and did food preparation and even trained some for cooking. But eventually I needed more income and had to look elsewhere for work.

SonyDADC

Assembly worker
12.2016 - 10.2017

Job overview

  • Operated assembly line equipment to ensure efficient production flow.
  • Conducted quality inspections to maintain product standards and consistency.
  • Trained new team members on assembly processes and safety.

Aflac

Insurance agent
04.1999 - 05.2004

Job overview

  • I worked for Aflac as an insurance sales agent. I did alot of cold calling for my husband who also was a sales agent and we would work together closing the sales. I ended up making quite a bit of sales leads that generated so much business my husband was promoted to a district sales manager. I didn't write alot of the business due to raising our small children. But I contacted the businesses and got our foot in the door and set up the appointments for my husband to go write the business. I love sales. I Love interacting with new people and really strive to make a point of connection with each person I talked with, so I could build trust and repore with them. Many times I had the product sold already and my husband just went in and signed them up.

Education

Heritage Christian school

Diploma from General Studies
05.1988

University Overview

In my school they had a month of career studies so I took courses of interests such as

* Business Math

*Sewing and Design

*Cosmetology

Application Bible College
Mount Hope

No Degree from English

University Overview

I took English as a major and also studied Music Theory

Cadillac Beauty Academy
Cadillac Michigan

Licensed Cosmetologist from Cosmetology

University Overview

I studied color theory, muscle relaxation,facial message, and professional nail applications.

Skills

  • Creative expression Communication proficiency Positive attitude Friendly and respectful behavior Integrity in work Assembly skills

Certification

  • Cosmetologist
  • 1989 to 1997
  • I was a cosmetologist and worked in the salon for couple years and worked out of my home for several more years. Gave up my license to have a family and raise 8 children.

Timeline

Sales Manager/lot Manager/general Manager

Home Nation LLC
08.2019 - 09.2023

Product builder

ResourceMFG
02.2019 - 07.2019

Merchandiser

Driveline Retail Merchandising solutions
09.2018 - 03.2019

Dishwasher/Prep Cook

Pioneer grill cafe
08.2018 - 02.2019

Assembly worker

SonyDADC
12.2016 - 10.2017

Insurance agent

Aflac
04.1999 - 05.2004

Heritage Christian school

Diploma from General Studies

Application Bible College

No Degree from English

Cadillac Beauty Academy

Licensed Cosmetologist from Cosmetology
Karen Bellville