LANCE BEDGOOD
Columbus,GA
Summary
Hard-working professional with 15.5+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of account development, brand management, and client relations. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Sales Associate role at your company. Highly motivated and experienced leader, passionate about entrepreneurship and building successful, sustainable businesses. Demonstrated experience leading teams, launching new products and achieving growth objectives. Adept at identifying and capitalizing on opportunities, creating strategic partnerships and driving sustainable growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner
Industrias Ospino
01.2019 - Current
- Managed daily operations for a successful small business, ensuring efficient processes and quality services.
- Established a loyal customer base by providing personalized attention, addressing concerns promptly, and exceeding expectations.
- Enhanced company reputation by consistently delivering exceptional service quality to customers.
- Increased revenue by implementing effective marketing strategies and establishing strong customer relationships.
- Designed business plan to define concept, short-term and long-term goals and strategies.
- Evaluated competitors'' offerings to identify gaps in the market for unique selling propositions that attracted new clients.
Director of Horticulture
Callaway Resort & Gardens
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
Product Manager
Engineered Specialty Products
05.2005 - 11.2018
- Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.
- Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.
- Collaborated with sales teams to develop effective training materials that drove increased product knowledge among staff members, resulting in higher close rates.
- Collaborated with sales, marketing, and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
- Maintained positive vendor relations to build strong partnerships.
- Launched successful products by conducting thorough market research and identifying customer needs.
- Liaised with clients to better understand business needs and current market landscape.
- Coordinated project planning and execution with team members and team leads.
- Reviewed new opportunities to drive business strategy at planning sessions.
- Drove revenue growth by establishing strong relationships with key industry partners.
- Managed product demonstrations and testimonials for performance evaluation.
Installation and Design Assoc
High Grove Partners
02.2004 - 03.2005
Education
B.S. Landscaping Design -
AUBURN UNIVERSITY
Auburn, AL12.2003
Skills
- Skilled in Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- CRM
- Inside & Outside Sales
- Cold Calling
- Small business operations
- Planning and execution
- Vendor Relations
- Business marketing
Personal Information
Title: SALES ASSOCIATE
Timeline
Director of Horticulture
Callaway Resort & Gardens
02.2022 - 05.2024
Small Business Owner
Industrias Ospino
01.2019 - Current
Product Manager
Engineered Specialty Products
05.2005 - 11.2018
Installation and Design Assoc
High Grove Partners
02.2004 - 03.2005
B.S. Landscaping Design -
AUBURN UNIVERSITY