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Larry Axtell

Vancouver,WA

Summary

Background in sales with strong emphasis on human interaction, customer service and customer satisfaction.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Representative

Stark's Vacuum
06.2009 - 09.2021
  • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
  • Stayed current on company offerings and industry trends.
  • Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
  • Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing.

Self Employed/Co-Owner

L.A. Video
01.2002 - 03.2009
  • Operated a 3100 sq ft video store conducting hiring and supervising of employees.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
  • Developed marketing materials and campaigns to boost brand awareness and customer engagement.

Sales Representative

Bud Clary Chevrolet
08.1997 - 01.2002
  • Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion.
  • Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
  • Promoted conversion of casual shoppers into customers through product knowledge and product solutions to meet customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.

Parts Coordinator

DSU Peterbilt & GMC Inc.
07.1984 - 08.1997
  • Hired by GMC shop and persuaded to work for GMC parts manager after one year.
  • Basic maintenance on diesel and gas powered trucks.
  • Lead Man position-Supervised Employees for wholesale and retail truck parts sales
  • Constantly maintained high levels of productivity
  • Successfully operated a direct multi-line phone order desk for essential accounts

Education

Certificate of Completion - Diesel Mechanics

Universal Technical Institute
Phoenix, AZ
06-1984

High School Diploma -

Hudson's Bay High School
Vancouver, WA
06-1982

Skills

  • Eager to accept challenges and new opportunities
  • Management experience
  • Successful at increasing revenue
  • Excellent at understanding people and solving problems
  • Experienced in goal planning, pricing and market research
  • Versatile ability to work individually or with a team
  • Have spent the last three years taking care of aging mother until her passing on Aug 11, 2024 at the age of 98

Timeline

Sales Representative

Stark's Vacuum
06.2009 - 09.2021

Self Employed/Co-Owner

L.A. Video
01.2002 - 03.2009

Sales Representative

Bud Clary Chevrolet
08.1997 - 01.2002

Parts Coordinator

DSU Peterbilt & GMC Inc.
07.1984 - 08.1997

Certificate of Completion - Diesel Mechanics

Universal Technical Institute

High School Diploma -

Hudson's Bay High School

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