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Lucas Sedgeman

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Go-getter Representative works closely with business development professionals to meet objectives and achieve revenue goals. Engages consumers and business leads to educate in products and services offered. Generates new business opportunities using proven processes to prospect business leads and close new accounts. Talented Outside Sales Representative multitasks and balances customer needs with company demands. Successful at building loyalty and long-term relationships while consistently reaching sales targets. Demonstrated experience delivering superior customer service and attention to detail.

Skilled concrete laborer with relevant experience in the construction industry. Strengths include being punctual, willing to learn, willing to work late, safety protocols implementation and efficient use of concrete tools. Previous work demonstrates ability to consistently deliver high-quality concrete work while maintaining project timelines and standards. Successfully contributed to team projects, showcasing strong collaboration and communication skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Concrete Laborer

Hamill Concrete
Minneapolis, MN
06.2024 - Current
  • Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
  • Set forms for pouring concrete according to blueprints or instructions from supervisor.
  • Prepare and pour foundations for structures.
  • Carry heavy materials, such as nine-foot forms, lumber, and equipment, across job sites safely.
  • Smooth out freshly poured concrete with mags and screeds.
  • Positioned rebar to reinforce concrete.
  • Placed steel pins using sledgehammer.
  • Set up scaffolding, braces, and other temporary structures to support crew during work.
  • Protected surfaces from avoidable damages by using correct forming, bracing, preparation, and finishing techniques.

Outside Sales Representative

Crown Exteriors
Oakdale, MN
07.2023 - 10.2023
  • Performed comprehensive market research to expand sales.
  • Generated more than three leads per week and pursued appointment opportunities to convert prospects into new customers.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.

Outside Sales Representative

Farrell Equipment & Supply Inc.
St. Cloud, MN
03.2023 - 07.2023
  • Demonstrated products to potential customers and answered questions to close sales.
  • Conducted site visits to assess needs, demonstrate products and recommend strategic solutions for customer requirements.
  • Educated customers on product features and technical details to highlight benefits.
  • Negotiated prices and set up contracts to finalize sales agreements.
  • Organized sale calls with customers and vendors.
  • Generated sales by prospecting, negotiating contracts and closing.

Customer Service Representative/Sales Representative

Anderson Trucking Services Inc.
St. Cloud , MN
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Answered customer questions about products and services and recommended appropriate solutions.
  • Built and maintained knowledge of evolving product and service offerings to promote additional sales to existing customers.
  • Generated quotes, processed payments and documented customer communications.
  • Followed up with customer to identify and resolve service, account or technical issues and maintain satisfaction.
  • Negotiated prices and set up contracts to finalize sales agreements.
  • Listened to customer requests and asked questions to provide effective solutions.
  • Tracked down sources of special products and services to meet customers' special needs.
  • Handled customer billing errors by researching issues in system and asking detailed questions.
  • Handled escalated customer service concerns to preserve customer satisfaction and maintain long-term business relationships.

Regional Carrier Representative

Anderson Trucking Services Inc.
St. Clou, MN
03.2021 - 09.2022
  • Entered shipment details into database.
  • Monitored market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers to evaluate opportunities to reduce costs.
  • Forecasted generation costs, market prices and demand to make accurate trading decisions.
  • Negotiated contracts for improved pricing with dispatchers.
  • Discussed ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, adding value and aiding business performance for continuous improvement.
  • Applied strict company and regulatory standards when producing contracts and documentation.

Green Mill Restaurants LLC
St. Cloud, MN
02.2019 - 01.2021
  • Issue resolution
  • Payment processing Loss prevention
  • Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and anticipating condiments, napkins and other needs
  • Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits
  • Prepared salads, appetizers and set up garnish stations to assist kitchen staff.

Warehouse Worker

Amcon Block and Precast Inc
St. Cloud, MN
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Guided post-palletizing processes, including shrink-wrapping palletized products and conveying to warehouse or to shipping
  • Communicated with supervisors about equipment malfunctions or material issues to promote speedy repairs
  • Transported products to and from assembly line, loaded assembly line and identified and removed flawed bricks.

Cashier

Austad's Golf
St. Cloud, MN
06.2018 - 04.2019
  • Assisted with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs
  • Promoted specific item options to drive sales and achieve add-on purchases
  • Would fit people in the simulator to help them find the best club for the price range they had given.

Education

Business Economics, Business Entrepreneurship

Some, St. Cloud State
01.2022

Skills

  • Concrete finishing
  • Punctuality
  • Working in the elements
  • No sick day in over two years
  • Freight sales
  • Problem resolution
  • Account development
  • Strategic direction
  • Contract negotiation expertise
  • Product and service planning
  • Critical Thinking
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Good Work Ethic
  • Customer Service
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude

Interests

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS I got promoted to RCR 2 within the quickest time frame allowed. I hit 100k in Margin earned for a month within 6 months of operating an area. I won a Macropoint tracking competition based off consistently getting high tracking percentages. In my spare time my favorite hobby is to golf. I also enjoy spending time with my family (especially niece and nephew) and friends, as well as snowboarding, fishing, and camping.

Timeline

Concrete Laborer

Hamill Concrete
06.2024 - Current

Outside Sales Representative

Crown Exteriors
07.2023 - 10.2023

Outside Sales Representative

Farrell Equipment & Supply Inc.
03.2023 - 07.2023

Customer Service Representative/Sales Representative

Anderson Trucking Services Inc.
09.2022 - 03.2023

Regional Carrier Representative

Anderson Trucking Services Inc.
03.2021 - 09.2022

Warehouse Worker

Amcon Block and Precast Inc
06.2019 - 08.2019

Green Mill Restaurants LLC
02.2019 - 01.2021

Cashier

Austad's Golf
06.2018 - 04.2019

Business Economics, Business Entrepreneurship

Some, St. Cloud State
Lucas Sedgeman