Kenneth Foht
Moline,IL
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance/Sales
Bastians Auto Outlet
Coal Valley, IL
12.2022 - 08.2024
- Assessing buyer needs and presenting financing plans
- Meeting sales goals and building relationships with lending agencies
- Educating customers on aftermarket products and ensuring compliance with regulations
- Building rapport with customers and maintaining a positive attitude
- Gathering customer information and listening to their needs
- Matching customers with suitable vehicles and demonstrating features
- Negotiating prices and offering financing options
- Recording sales and completing paperwork
- Preparing vehicles for delivery and collaborating with service team and sales manager
- Maintaining a customer database and prospecting for potential sales opportunities
Senior Material Handler
Cygnus Home Service
DeWitt, IA
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Load frozen food from warehouse freezers into delivery trucks
- Inventory control of trucks and freezer
- Care for products, trucks, clean environment, culture, and team members
- Use lists to dispense and receive information including product codes and customer pre-orders
- General upkeep of facility including cleaning and maintenance of depot and grounds
- Unload frozen food products up to 50 pounds from semis into warehouse freezers
- Coordinate with sales team to ensure accurate and timely deliveries
- Utilize forklifts and other equipment to efficiently move and store products
- Maintain accurate records of inventory levels and shipments
- Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to ensure smooth operations
Part Time Merchandiser
WP Beverages Pepsi-Cola
Rock Island, IL
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Stocking: Replenishing shelves, displays, and coolers
- Rotating: Rotating products on shelves and in the backroom
- Setting up displays: Creating displays and using promotional materials like signs and banners
- Organizing: Keeping the back room organized and tidy
- Moving products: Transporting products from storage to the sales floor and between the backroom and shelves
- Maintaining sales floor cleanliness and appearance
- Interacting with customers to assist with product location and inquiries
- Monitoring inventory levels and communicating restocking needs to management
Service Operations Support(Asst Mgr)
Cygnus Home Service
DeWitt, IA
02.2014 - 07.2022
- Provide route coverage in the absence of Route Sales Representative
- Drive company truck to service existing customer base
- Deliver and sell over 350 frozen food products to customers
- Assist Area Manager with leadership support
- Support overall service and recovery activities
- Train new Route Sales Representatives as needed
- Ensure adherence to company mission, values, and code of ethics policies
- Maintain standards of conduct consistent with company policies and values
Assistant Manager
Advance America
Davenport, IA
03.2010 - 08.2012
- Originate consumer finance loans
- Collections and money handling
- Customer service
- Weekly and monthly audits
- Money gram management
- Train employees
- Marketing review paperwork
- Prepare bank deposits
- Sales support and assistance
- Inventory management
- Assisting with sales promotions and events
- Providing support to the sales team
- Monitoring and analyzing sales data
Mortgage Loan Officer
Allied Home Mortgage
Rock Island, IL
09.2006 - 06.2008
- Develop client relationships by partnering with real estate companies and other sources
- Assess loan applications, gather credit histories, and evaluate applicants' repayment ability
- Explain various mortgage options and recommend plans based on client needs
- Assist clients in completing accurate and thorough mortgage applications
- Manage the contract and closing process, ensuring compliance with regulations
- Collaborate with clients to understand their specific mortgage needs, whether for first-time purchases or refinancing opportunities
Mortgage Loan Officer
Countrywide Home Loans
Davenport, IA
03.2000 - 03.2006
- Develop client relationships by networking with real estate companies and other sources
- Assess loan applications, gather credit histories, and determine applicants' ability to repay
- Explain different mortgage options and recommend plans based on client needs
- Assist clients with completing mortgage applications and provide ongoing support
- Manage the contract and closing process to ensure compliance with regulations
- Drive sales through effective client communication and relationship-building
Education
Associates Degree - Banking/Finance
Blackhawk College
Moline, IL06.1995
Diploma - Business
Robert Morris College
Carthage, IL06.1989
Awards
- Iowa Presidential Mortgages Bankers Award
- 2004
- 2005
Timeline
Finance/Sales
Bastians Auto Outlet
12.2022 - 08.2024
Senior Material Handler
Cygnus Home Service
07.2022 - 07.2024
Part Time Merchandiser
WP Beverages Pepsi-Cola
05.2022 - 11.2022
Service Operations Support(Asst Mgr)
Cygnus Home Service
02.2014 - 07.2022
Assistant Manager
Advance America
03.2010 - 08.2012
Mortgage Loan Officer
Allied Home Mortgage
09.2006 - 06.2008
Mortgage Loan Officer
Countrywide Home Loans
03.2000 - 03.2006
Associates Degree - Banking/Finance
Blackhawk College
Diploma - Business
Robert Morris College