Lucas Luckey
Columbus,NE
Summary
Self Motivated individual with over 20 years of experience in the auction industry. Skilled in building customer relationships and providing exceptional customer service. Eager to be in front of large crowds with a microphone in hand or on the floor working directly with customers.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Auctioneer
Rolling Gavel Auctions LLC
01.2022 - Current
- Wrote auction catalogs, photographed items and advertised in digital media
- Developed marketing campaigns to attract maximum number of bidders through cold calls, direct marketing online advertisement and social networking.
- Enlisted help of 10 employees to move items, collect money and issue receipts.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained employees to perform daily business functions.
- Checked in livestock and equipment
- Loaded out all lots after the auction
- Auctioneer
Independent Sales Representative
BigIron Auctions
01.2020 - Current
- Develop relationships with producers
- Procure farm, construction, and transportation equipment to be sold at auction
- Build customized marketing programs for each customers needs
- Communicate with seller through all of the listing and selling process
- Communicate with buyers and provide information about the items they are bidding on
- Assist both buyers and sellers through the on line auction process
- Met with sellers to review property and items for auction.
- Wrote auction catalogs, photographed items and advertised copy for local or trade newspapers and periodicals.
- Assigned items into different categories, lots and specialty auctions to increase interest and sales.
Bidders Assistant and Auctioneer
Mecum Auto Auctions
05.2019 - Current
- Serve Bidders with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of the bidding process
- Communicate with both buyer and seller to achieve true market value through the auction process
- Develop professional relationships with both buyer and seller
Farmer
Self-employeed
01.1998 - Current
- Maintained and repaired various farming equipment.
- Selected and purchased supplies and equipment such as seed, farm machinery, and livestock.
- Utilized chemical and non-chemical methods to protect crops from weeds and pests.
- Enforced proper storage of crops, fertilizers and materials used in agricultural production.
- Monitored weather conditions and adjusted irrigation and crop schedules accordingly.
- Visited fields regularly to inspect and estimate maturity dates of crops and damage due to weather.
- Monitored livestock health and administered medication and vaccinations at established intervals.
- Conducted soil testing to determine nutrient levels and soil composition.
- Negotiated and secured contracts with vendors, suppliers and agricultural partners to support cost-effective operations.
Livestock Procurement Manager, Auctioneer, Ringman
Columbus Sales Pavilion
02.2001 - 01.2020
- Meet with producers to procure livestock for the auction
- Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to Customers
- Managed arrival and sorting of livestock prior to the auction
- Work the sale ring during the auction taking bids while moving livestock in and out of the sale ring
- Auctioneer
Auctioneer and Ringman
Michael Wegener Implement
02.2014 - 08.2019
- Met with sellers to review property and items for auction.
- Described merchandise and gave bidders details and promoted value to encourage bidding.
- Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
- Stayed current on industry trends and the farm equipment market
Education
Associate of Science - Agricultural Business And Management
Central Community College
ColumbusWorld Wide College of Auctioneering
Mason City, IA11.2013
High School Diploma -
Columbus High School
Columbus, NE05.2001
Skills
- Professional Development
- Organizational Systems
- Closing Procedures
- Onsite Visits
- Market Trend Analysis
- Promote Products
- Communications Strategies
Additional Information
My wife, Anna and I have four children. We live on a small farm by Columbus Nebraska where we raise exotic livestock. We co-own Rolling Gavel Auctions LLC, an alternative/exotic animal auction. I do several fundraising and benefit auctions each year as well. I have also filled in as a ringman for the Lincoln Auto Auction when needed. I truly enjoy meeting and working with new people and bring them to the auction industry. I love working outdoors and spending time outside with my family. I look forward to bringing my auction experience with me and being a part of your auction family.
Timeline
Owner/Auctioneer
Rolling Gavel Auctions LLC
01.2022 - Current
Independent Sales Representative
BigIron Auctions
01.2020 - Current
Bidders Assistant and Auctioneer
Mecum Auto Auctions
05.2019 - Current
Auctioneer and Ringman
Michael Wegener Implement
02.2014 - 08.2019
Livestock Procurement Manager, Auctioneer, Ringman
Columbus Sales Pavilion
02.2001 - 01.2020
Farmer
Self-employeed
01.1998 - Current
Associate of Science - Agricultural Business And Management
Central Community College
World Wide College of Auctioneering
High School Diploma -
Columbus High School
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