Kevin Poulsen
Provo
Summary
Born and raised in Utah County. I believe in truth over politics. I strive to develop myself in good habits and transferable skills. Adept at fostering customer relationships and enhancing sales, I significantly boosted customer engagement at North American Arms. My strategic sourcing skills as a Buyer reduced procurement costs, while my SEO expertise at Boostability elevated organic traffic. My blend of relationship building and technical acumen drives tangible business outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Salesperson
North American Arms
09.2024 - Current
- Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
- Developed relationships with clients for increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Boosted sales by consistently engaging with customers and addressing their needs effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to reach collective sales goals, fostering a supportive work environment.
Buyer
North American Arms
06.2022 - Current
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
Shipping Assistant
North American Arms
03.2022 - Current
- Maintained a safe work environment, adhering to safety guidelines and conducting regular inspections of equipment and warehouse space.
- Assisted in reducing shipping costs by negotiating rates with carriers and selecting the most cost-effective options.
- Improved warehouse organization through diligent maintenance of storage areas, ensuring easy access to products for efficient shipping procedures.
- Played a key role in inventory management, conducting periodic audits to ensure accurate records of products in the warehouse.
Production Worker
Champion Safe
03.2018 - 03.2022
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, contributing to a well-organized work environment for increased productivity.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
SEO Executive
Boostability
02.2014 - 03.2017
- Boosted organic traffic through the implementation of technical SEO strategies, including site speed optimization and schema markup.
- Improved website rankings by conducting comprehensive keyword research and optimizing on-page content.
- Completed keyword research to target clients based on keyword targeting.
- Collaborated with editorial and marketing teams to drive SEO in content creation and content programming.
Buyer/Purchasing Agent
U.S. Synthetic
04.2004 - 11.2012
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Language Arts
Utah State University
Logan, UT05-1998
Associate of Science - General Education
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT05-1995
Skills
- Customer Engagement
- Customer care
- Relationship building
- Customer relationship building
Timeline
Salesperson
North American Arms
09.2024 - Current
Buyer
North American Arms
06.2022 - Current
Shipping Assistant
North American Arms
03.2022 - Current
Production Worker
Champion Safe
03.2018 - 03.2022
SEO Executive
Boostability
02.2014 - 03.2017
Buyer/Purchasing Agent
U.S. Synthetic
04.2004 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Science - Language Arts
Utah State University
Associate of Science - General Education
Utah Valley University
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