Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

R. Brent Buxton

Edmond,Oklahoma

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Excellent customer service skills and I am willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I am always ready to learn new skills and continue to grow.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Real Estate Agent - Realtor

Keller Williams Realty
12.2012 - Current
  • Licensed Realtor with Keller Williams, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • Work closely with clients to facilitate appropriate loans, inspections, and negotiations.
  • Present purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
  • Work with clients through the entire home-buying process and continue to help my clients after they buy their homes.
  • Consistently stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices, attending professional development courses and seminars to better serve clients.
  • Develop and implement strategic marketing plans to increase potential for selling properties and generate more leads.

New Home Consultant - Realtor

Homes By Taber
10.2012 - 06.2014
  • As a Community Manager and Realtor for Homes By Taber, I helped new home buyers build their new homes
  • I worked with buyers through the entire process
  • I helped buyers choose their floor plan, understand the home buying process, and work with them all the way through closing on their new home.

Executive Sales Consultant

Turner & Son Homes & Red Door Homes
02.2012 - 10.2012
  • Procured new clients through networking and gorilla marketing.
  • Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions, and close deals.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
  • Negotiated prices and terms of sales agreements.
  • Built a reputation as a trusted advisor among clients by providing reliable guidance on industry trends.

Managing Partner

Space Walk of West Oklahoma City
11.2010 - 07.2012
  • As managing partner at Space Walk of West Oklahoma City, we provided amazing inflatable bounce houses, moonwalks, wet slides, and many other inflatable rides for all kinds of events.
  • I had the opportunity to work with people to help make their events memorable and live up to their expectations, and it was a great joy.
  • During my time there, I built the branch from no clients to a list of churches and schools, as well as private clients for their family gatherings.
  • Optimized resource allocation, reducing operational costs while maintaining service quality standards. We offered the cleanest inflatables in OKC.

Insurance Agent

Sterling Life Insurance
08.2008 - 12.2010
  • As an insurance agent for Sterling Life Insurance, I was responsible for gaining new clients
  • Built relationships with clients using active listening and issue resolution to provide excellent service.
  • Educated clients on insurance policies and procedures.
  • Generated leads through cold-calling, networking, and other outreach methods.
  • Responded to customer calls swiftly to resolve issues and answer questions.

Operations Manager

Rynn's Lawncare & Landscaping
01.2010 - 11.2010
  • Oversaw the general operations of the business
  • Responsible for managing the crews and ensuring all jobs were completed in a timely manner.
  • Oversaw inventory and equipment to ensure all was running efficiently.

Sales Manager

All American Security Systems, Inc.
11.2008 - 12.2009
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Networked with the community to procure leads.
  • Generated new sales leads.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and redirect objections to positive aspects.
  • Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks.

Computer Sales, Mac Supervisor

Fry's Electronics
11.2007 - 06.2008
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Managed inventory for the Apple Department and ensured all displays were optimized for sales.

Owner

Cuts Fitness For men
05.2004 - 11.2007
  • Opened 3 local Cuts Fitness franchises in Roswell and Alpharetta, GA
  • Managed all aspects of the business, including Marketing, HR, Sales, Customer Service, and Training
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring team members completed all tasks accurately and efficiently.
  • Sales of memberships and Food Program.

Global Knowledge & Technology Manager

EY
02.1998 - 07.2005
  • Responsible for maintaining knowledge sharing, Global connectivity, and account management for a global client.
  • Maintained a close relationship with Ernst & Young's largest global client, The Coca-Cola Company.
  • Managed projects that included connectivity between E&Y and Coca-Cola's networks.
  • Helpdesk manager for E&Y's Atlanta office.
  • Serving over 1500 users, managed and trained a team of 8 computer technicians
  • While on-site at Coca-Cola, maintained all of the E&Y-owned computers and printers, etc
  • Implemented standardized documentation practices across all IT projects to improve consistency, accuracy, and knowledge transfer.

Lead Technician at the Nissan Motors Manufacturing Plant

ICS
09.1997 - 02.1998
  • Responsible for troubleshooting network and computer problems.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Promoted to Help desk Manager after working with the team for only 2 months.
  • As the help desk manager, I managed 5 employees
  • Managed daily activities, assigned tasks to specific staff members and utilized proven management techniques to cut work flow downtime and maximize revenues.

Vice President

Auto Systems LLC
02.1996 - 08.1997
  • Responsible for the overall management of the technical support department.
  • I created the customer service policies and provided training to all of the employees.
  • Provided customer service and technical support to clients at the help desk and made field sales to automobile dealerships.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors, and strategic partners.
  • Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.

Education

High School Diploma -

Blanchard High School
Blanchard, OK
05.1980

No Degree - Business

Devry University
02.2003

No Degree - Web Development

Chubb Institute
Alpharetta
08.2003

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Organization
  • Problem-Solving
  • Negotiation
  • Team Building
  • Sales
  • Web Developer
  • Communication
  • Technical Skills including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Zoom Video Conferencing

Certification

Google Ads Search Certification - Google AdSense, 11/01/2021, 11/01/2022, 94993805

Timeline

Real Estate Agent - Realtor

Keller Williams Realty
12.2012 - Current

New Home Consultant - Realtor

Homes By Taber
10.2012 - 06.2014

Executive Sales Consultant

Turner & Son Homes & Red Door Homes
02.2012 - 10.2012

Managing Partner

Space Walk of West Oklahoma City
11.2010 - 07.2012

Operations Manager

Rynn's Lawncare & Landscaping
01.2010 - 11.2010

Sales Manager

All American Security Systems, Inc.
11.2008 - 12.2009

Insurance Agent

Sterling Life Insurance
08.2008 - 12.2010

Computer Sales, Mac Supervisor

Fry's Electronics
11.2007 - 06.2008

Owner

Cuts Fitness For men
05.2004 - 11.2007

Global Knowledge & Technology Manager

EY
02.1998 - 07.2005

Lead Technician at the Nissan Motors Manufacturing Plant

ICS
09.1997 - 02.1998

Vice President

Auto Systems LLC
02.1996 - 08.1997

High School Diploma -

Blanchard High School

No Degree - Business

Devry University

No Degree - Web Development

Chubb Institute
R. Brent Buxton