Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Interests
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Legend Gaines

Evanston,WY

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Legend's Mowing Service & More, adept in small business operations and marketing. Excelled in project estimating and verbal communication, securing repeat business through exceptional customer service. Achieved consistent sales targets, demonstrating a keen ability to negotiate and close deals.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Legend's Mowing Service & More
04.2018 - 07.2024
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.

Assistant Shop Manager

Saturn of West Sahara
12.1997 - 06.2000
  • Implemented loss prevention measures to reduce shrinkage rates and protect store assets.
  • Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and engaging product presentations.
  • Oversaw visual merchandising efforts, ensuring an attractive store layout that drove customer interest in products.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and optimal pricing.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.

Assistant Sales Manager

Valley Industrial Distributors
03.1995 - 06.2000
  • Resolved customer issues promptly, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and trust in the brand.
  • Trained new hires on product knowledge, enhancing their ability to sell confidently and successfully close deals.
  • Assisted sales team with completing customer transactions and managing issues.
  • Achieved sales targets consistently by driving daily sales activities and managing the sales pipeline effectively.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - EMarketing / Business

Ashford University
San Diego, CA

High School Diploma -

Richfield High School
Waco, TX
01-1983

Skills

  • Small business operations
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Project estimating
  • Marketing

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 3 staff members.

Interests

  • I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
  • Gardening
  • I like working with my hands and fixing things
  • Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
  • Camping
  • Volunteer Work
  • Cooking

Timeline

Owner

Legend's Mowing Service & More
04.2018 - 07.2024

Assistant Shop Manager

Saturn of West Sahara
12.1997 - 06.2000

Assistant Sales Manager

Valley Industrial Distributors
03.1995 - 06.2000

Bachelor of Arts - EMarketing / Business

Ashford University

High School Diploma -

Richfield High School
Legend Gaines