Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Note
Continuing Education
Professional Achievements
Affiliations
Timeline
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Michael Gieneart

Evansville,IN

Summary

Dynamic business consultant with a proven track record at Berkshire Hathaway Automotive, excelling in lead generation and customer relationship management. Expert in CRM systems and team leadership, driving significant revenue growth. Adept at training and mentoring, fostering strong client relationships, and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Work History

Freelance Business Consultant

Freelance Business Consultant / Independent Contractor
10.2022 - Current
  • Specializing in Business Lead generation calls and Pre and Post Sale communications to both B2B & B2C markets.
  • Conducted customer Service phone interviews to determine satisfaction index and referrals.
  • Other business consulting and training services conducted as well.

Life Insurance Agent

AAA - Life Insurance
05.2021 - 09.2022
  • Licensed in Indiana, Illinois & Missouri

Internet Sales Director

Berkshire Hathaway Automotive - DBA Kenny Kent Toyota, Lexus
12.2011 - 04.2018
  • Hired, trained and managed four Manager staff and oversaw customer relations management and Internet sales of Dealership.
  • CRM Administrator and web-sites including Inventory, reporting, etc.
  • Increased revenue significantly for dealership.

Education

Associate of Science Degree - Business Administration

South Central College
Mankato, MN

Skills

  • Lead generation
  • Customer relationship management
  • Sales communication
  • CRM management
  • Project management
  • Team leadership
  • Customer service
  • Problem solving
  • Conflict resolution
  • Training development
  • Negotiation
  • Customer service management
  • Business development
  • Account retention
  • Training and mentoring
  • Performance management
  • Relationship building

Note

A more comprehensive Resume’ available upon request

Continuing Education

  • 3M Training Academy – Professional Selling / Learning Dynamics
  • Dan Clark, Inc. – Effective Listening Course
  • Ira Hayes Enterprise – Success Seminar
  • Larry Wilson’s Counselor Selling Seminar
  • Relationship Response Mechanics Seminar
  • Successful Prospecting to drive sales
  • DISNEY – Keys to Excellence – Leadership – Management – Service and Loyalty – “Disney Style” – Digital Marketing Seminars
  • Berkshire Hathaway, etc.

Professional Achievements

  • Generated $857,000 of new, growth sales revenue in the first year for a new division with no pre-existing clientele as Sales Manager with Audubon Printers.
  • Increased annual sales from $1.5 million to $4.3 million while in the role of National Sales Manager with the Curtis Company.
  • Received “Top Performer” awards in 1991 and 1992 for outstanding territory sales growth as a Regional Manager with 3M.
  • Seventh employee in the “Post-it Note business unit worldwide at 3M, a product that has achieved tremendous success and recognition over the years.
  • Consistently exceeded budget and achieved 168% growth in the redesigned P&D department as the Commercial Print Manager with The Evansville Courier Company.
  • Designed, developed, manufactured and sold 1.1 million units of Tot Jots. Jr., one of three proprietary products of Myriad Consulting Group, Inc.
  • Hired, trained and managed Sales staff delivering over 110 vehicles a Month with zero turnover.

Affiliations

  • Sports Enthusiast, Enjoy Sketching & Drawing.

Timeline

Freelance Business Consultant

Freelance Business Consultant / Independent Contractor
10.2022 - Current

Life Insurance Agent

AAA - Life Insurance
05.2021 - 09.2022

Internet Sales Director

Berkshire Hathaway Automotive - DBA Kenny Kent Toyota, Lexus
12.2011 - 04.2018

Associate of Science Degree - Business Administration

South Central College