Matthew Bruce
Salesman
Chicago,IL
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Transit Bus Operator
Pace
Markham, IL
04.2021 - Current
- Provided passenger assistance, collected fares and offered schedule and route information.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Transported customers to and from .
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
Sales Representative
Self-employeed
Chicago, Illinois
11.2016 - Current
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Achieved monthly sales goals by promoting product benefits and enrolling new clients.
- Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
- Expanded customer base and boosted profit within product line.
- Tailored sales approaches and techniques to specific client needs to increase marketing effectiveness.
Canvassing Manager
Renewal By Anderson
Glenview, IL
01.2016 - 11.2019
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
- Coordinated staff sales meetings to discuss developmental strategy, best practices and process improvements.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of Windows and Doors as well as performed competitor analysis.
- Communicated product quality and market comparisons by creating sales presentations.
Coach Operator
Greyhound
Chicago, IL
04.2014 - 01.2016
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Maintained Illinois driver's license to enable legal operation of buses for passenger transport, Charter trips and other purposes.
Saleman/Manager
Pt Enterprises
Pascagoula, MS
07.1991 - 03.2014
- Promoted and up-sold products and services to meet needs of customers.
- Showcased product features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales.
- Upheld high standards of customer service by promoting and upselling new products and services.
- Exceeded targets by building, directing and motivating high-performing sales team.
- Drove team revenue totals by bringing in top sales numbers.
Education
GED -
Olive Harvey College
Chicago, IL10.2008
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
WAshburne Trade School
Chicago, IL06.1981
Skills
- Clean driving record
- Customer relations skills
- Local route knowledge
- Defensive driving
- Passenger interaction
Timeline
Transit Bus Operator
Pace
04.2021 - Current
Sales Representative
Self-employeed
11.2016 - Current
Canvassing Manager
Renewal By Anderson
01.2016 - 11.2019
Coach Operator
Greyhound
04.2014 - 01.2016
Saleman/Manager
Pt Enterprises
07.1991 - 03.2014
GED -
Olive Harvey College
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
WAshburne Trade School
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