Elias Chestnutt
Director Of Sales
Charlottesville,VA
Summary
Results-driven sales performer with solid history of success in bringing in new customers, managing revenue streams and maintaining solid account relationships. Continuously monitor competitors and research market conditions to stay responsive and successful in dynamic environments. Persuasive negotiation and program management abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Unit Director
WilGoBo
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Educated operations team on best practices, company policies and service excellence standards.
- Effectively supervised 9-20 personnel by implementing company policies, protocols, work rules, and disciplinary actions.
- Maintain positive customer relations by addressing problems head on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Opened and closed locations and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Maintained financial accuracy when handling over 50,000 in revenue each week.
K-8 Teacher
The Light Academy
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
EC English Inclusion Teacher
Sampson County Schools
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Sales Consultant
Deacon Jones Auto Park
12.2016 - 06.2017
- Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
- Responded to telephone and in-person requests for information.
- Applied knowledge of market and full range of innovative and unique products to meet customer needs, expanding company's customer base.
- Achieved and sustained consistent revenue streams by regularly servicing accounts and connecting with customers to promote new products.
Shift Supervisor
Sodexo of Emory
10.2012 - 05.2016
- Oversaw shift crew of 13 members.
- Established effective employee standards and delegated tasks to take advantage of individual abilities and meet expected demands.
- Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
Emory And Henry College
Emory, VA05.2016
Skills
- Marketing
- Customer Service Management
- Desktops, Laptops and Mobile Devices
- Direct Sales
- Sales Tracking
- Sales Promotion
- Administrative Management
- Employee Motivation
- Team Leadership
- Goal Setting
- Focus and Follow-Through
- Customer Relations
- De-escalation Training
- Mental Health First Aide Training
Timeline
Assistant Unit Director
WilGoBo
08.2021 - 06.2022
K-8 Teacher
The Light Academy
01.2021 - 08.2021
EC English Inclusion Teacher
Sampson County Schools
07.2019 - 08.2020
Sales Consultant
Deacon Jones Auto Park
12.2016 - 06.2017
Shift Supervisor
Sodexo of Emory
10.2012 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
Emory And Henry College
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