Kyle Van Meter
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Proven skills in promoting products and boosting revenue by connecting with customers and effectively communicating sales recommendations. Well-organized, reliable and experienced in setting up displays, restocking shelves and supporting in-store customers with knowledgeable assistance. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Looking for a stable well earning job I love and am good at to help support my family (wife and son).
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
In Home Sales Rep
Statewide Remodeling
OKC, OK
03.2024 - Current
- Maintained well-stocked and organized sales floor with latest merchandise to drive sustained sales revenue.
- Identified opportunities for cross-selling additional products and services.
- Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
- Greeted and assisted customers to foster positive experiences.
- Analyzed customer feedback to improve products and services.
- Developed and maintained relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Provided technical support for customers using the company's products or services.
- Increased profitability and revenue by identifying customer needs and determining appropriate offerings.
- Prepared and delivered appropriate presentations on products and services.
- Organized client visits, presentations, product demonstrations and trade shows.
- Conferred with management to offer feedback on operations and promotions based on customer preferences and purchasing habits.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely delivery of orders.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of products to customers.
- Negotiated deals and handled complaints or objections.
- Negotiated pricing contracts with customers to maximize profits.
- Recruited, hired and trained new hires to optimize profitability.
- Produced sales documents, finalized deals and filed records.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Aviation Operations Specialist
Army
Oklahoma City, OK
12.2017 - 11.2024
- Coordinated flight plans and processed local and cross-country flight clearances.
- Maintained maps, aeronautical charts and aeronautical published files.
- Automated office operations, business group correspondence, acquisition record tracking and data communications.
- Reduced process lags, effectively training new entrants on best practices and protocol.
- Assisted in preparation of operation plans and orders and organized visual and instrument flight plans.
- Sustained safety protocol while executing pilot and ground personnel logistics.
- Created and maintained flight and events logs, aircrew flying records and records of incoming and outgoing flights.
- Directed ground crews in loading and unloading of aircraft cargo or baggage.
- Communicated with flight operations teams to coordinate cargo management and smooth flow of goods between hubs.
- Developed and implemented safety improvements to cultivate safe and productive work environment for all personnel.
- Monitored aircraft with radar, computer equipment or visual references.
- Supervised airfield operations, including arrivals, departures and fueling, identifying and addressing concerns promptly to maintain targets.
- Coordinated changes to flight itineraries with appropriate air traffic control agencies.
- Acted as emergency management leader to address medical emergencies and flight operation obstacles.
- Responded to emergent situations regarding flight operations or medical issues to quickly identify concerns, provide support and transport personnel and passengers away from critical scenes.
- Implemented airfield safety procedures to support safe operating environments for personnel and aircraft.
- Coordinated with air traffic control, civil engineers and command posts to support airfield management activities.
- Coordinated with agencies to meet aircrew requirements for billeting, messing and refueling.
- Worked closely with human resources (HR) to safeguard confidential employee data.
- Anticipated potential payroll issues and questions to take proactive action and prevent development of problems.
- Experience with common military financial systems such as MyPay, DTS, Government Travel Charge Card.
Sales Representative
Joe Cooper Ford
Oklahoma City, OK
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Developed and maintained relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Generated new sales leads through cold calling and networking activities.
- Conducted market research to identify potential customers and their needs.
Car Salesman
Volkswagen
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Followed up with customers to build long-term relationships and successful referrals.
- Explained differences between models to clients, comparing and discussing capabilities and features.
- Greeted customers at arrival to build positive relationships and discuss vehicles.
- Responded to inquiries from potential customers via email and telephone.
- Showcased vehicle features and took customers on test drives in local area.
- Collaborated with prospective customers over phone and email to schedule sales appointments.
- Finalized documentation for contracts, purchase receipts, vehicle registrations and dealer files.
- Met with potential customers to inquire about car preferences, assess financial limitations and offer information about vehicle choices.
- Educated customers about sales processes, warranty requirements and service standards.
- Maintained up-to-date database of sales contacts and customer information.
- Analyzed customer needs to make suitable product recommendations and demonstrations.
- Consistently exceeded quotas by pursuing and closing sales.
- Checked purchased vehicles at delivery time for damage and completed remaining preparations.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Recommended, selected and located merchandise based on customer desires.
- Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care.
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
- Prepared merchandise for purchase or rental.
Sales Representative
AT&T
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
- Placed orders and answered customer questions in-person, through email and over phone to maximize customer service.
- Presented products and services to prospective and existing customers to meet client needs.
- Developed customized sales techniques to successfully sell and upsell services to new and existing clients.
- Created successful strategies to develop and expand customer sales.
- Identified customer needs to deliver relevant product solutions and promotions and meet target budgets.
- Monitored customer order process and addressed customer issues.
- Demonstrated product features to align with customer needs.
- Adhered to company initiatives and achieved established goals.
- Followed-up with clients after installations to assess quality service and customer satisfaction.
- Drove substantial sales through suggestive selling and by promoting add-on purchases.
- Developed targeted lists and new business opportunities, accelerating sales process to achieve results.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Listened to customer needs to identify and recommend best products and services.
- Identified customer needs by asking questions and advising on best solutions.
- Greeted and assisted customers to foster positive experiences.
- Operated register, handled cash and processed credit card transactions.
- Provided every customer with comprehensive assistance upon entering store through merchandise selection and completion of purchases.
- Maximized sales by keeping areas tidy, fully stocked and correctly priced.
- Maintained well-stocked and organized sales floor with latest merchandise to drive sustained sales revenue.
- Replenished and arranged items to maintain appearance.
- Reset store displays for special events and seasonal merchandise changes.
- Conferred with management to offer feedback on operations and promotions based on customer preferences and purchasing habits.
Salesman
Cutco Kitchen Cutlery
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2018 - 08.2021
- Educated customers on product features and technical details to highlight benefits.
- Negotiated prices and set up contracts to finalize sales agreements.
- Followed up with customer to identify and resolve service, account or technical issues and maintain satisfaction.
- Conducted site visits to assess needs, demonstrate products and recommend strategic solutions for customer requirements.
- Calculated production, delivery and installation costs to provide customers with accurate quotes.
- Identified and capitalized on key business growth opportunities.
- Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
- Monitored customer order process and addressed customer issues.
- Presented products and services to prospective and existing customers to meet client needs.
- Created successful strategies to develop and expand customer sales.
- Developed customized sales techniques to successfully sell and upsell services to new and existing clients.
- Contacted new and existing customers to outline benefits of products.
- Demonstrated product features to align with customer needs.
- Placed orders and answered customer questions in-person, through email and over phone to maximize customer service.
- Improved overall customer purchasing experiences to promote steady revenue.
- Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and retain business.
- Adhered to company initiatives and achieved established goals.
- Developed targeted lists and new business opportunities, accelerating sales process to achieve results.
- Drove substantial sales through suggestive selling and by promoting add-on purchases.
Education
Associate of Science - Business
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK05.2021
High School Diploma -
Putnam City North High School
Oklahoma City, OK05.2017
Culinary Arts Degree - Culinary Arts
Francis Tuttle Technology Center - Rockwell
Oklahoma City, OK05.2017
Skills
- On-Site Product Demonstrations
- Post-Sales Support
- Product and Service Knowledge
- Sales Closing
- Relationship Selling
- Strategy Development
- Prospecting Skills
- Processing Payments
- Effective Customer Upselling
- Good Work Ethic
Timeline
In Home Sales Rep
Statewide Remodeling
03.2024 - Current
Sales Representative
Joe Cooper Ford
09.2023 - 03.2024
Car Salesman
Volkswagen
06.2023 - 09.2023
Sales Representative
AT&T
08.2021 - 06.2023
Salesman
Cutco Kitchen Cutlery
05.2018 - 08.2021
Aviation Operations Specialist
Army
12.2017 - 11.2024
Associate of Science - Business
University of Central Oklahoma
High School Diploma -
Putnam City North High School
Culinary Arts Degree - Culinary Arts
Francis Tuttle Technology Center - Rockwell