Perry Cox
Waverly,Tennessee
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Rollin' Smoke BBQ
05.2019 - 08.2023
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Advertised products and services online, social media and through traditional campaigns to target ideal consumers.
- Designed business plan to define concept, short-term and long-term goals and strategies.
- Researched trends and current innovations to determine competition and develop competitive pricing points.
- Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
Outside Sales Manager
Fastenal
03.2010 - 08.2017
- Visited clients to sell products as well as deliver any products that were already purchased.
- Followed up with customers about customer service.
- Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.
- Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
- Drove business success by maintaining and applying current knowledge of sales, promotions and policies regarding payments, exchanges, and security practices.
Deputy Jailer
Christian County Jail
01.2008 - 07.2010
- Maintained jail security by performing frequent security checks within cell block and inspecting each cell for contraband.
- Utilized weapons, handcuffs and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Examined incoming and outgoing mail to detect contraband.
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents.
- Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.
- Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
Corrections Officer
Western Kentucky Correctional Complex
12.2005 - 02.2008
- Maintained jail security by performing frequent security checks within cell block and inspecting each cell for contraband.
- Utilized weapons, handcuffs and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
- Examined incoming and outgoing mail to detect contraband.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
- Routinely counted inmates and in response to potential security breaches.
- Reduced escape attempts, crimes and other hazardous activity through close observation and situational awareness.
- Enforced regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks, alcohol sensor testing and gate-locking procedures.
Sales
Western Kentucky Door
01.2005 - 12.2005
- Installed overhead doors for Walmart Super centers all over the United States, this was a seasonal job.
Outside Sales
Perry's Copier Service
01.1994 - 01.2005
- Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
- Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve technical or service concerns.
- Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings, and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
- Built strong client rapport to establish diversified network of connections.
- Negotiated terms and contracts with clients to maintain profitable sales.
- Collaborated with internal teams to fulfill orders and meet customer needs
- Exceeded monthly sales targets and quotas consistently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Trigg County High School
Cadiz, KY05.1997
Skills
- Business Management
- Marketing
- Customer Relations
- Small Business Operations
- Administrative Oversight
- Relationship Building
- Department of Corrections experience
Timeline
Owner
Rollin' Smoke BBQ
05.2019 - 08.2023
Outside Sales Manager
Fastenal
03.2010 - 08.2017
Deputy Jailer
Christian County Jail
01.2008 - 07.2010
Corrections Officer
Western Kentucky Correctional Complex
12.2005 - 02.2008
Sales
Western Kentucky Door
01.2005 - 12.2005
Outside Sales
Perry's Copier Service
01.1994 - 01.2005
High School Diploma -
Trigg County High School
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