Richard Tait

Work History

Three Way Chevrolet Cadillac

Bakersfield, CA

11.2020 - 12.2021

Greet and actively listen to customers and discover buying needs
Provide recommendations using consultative sales process, inform customers of associated dealer services, parts, accessories, and extended warranties
Analyzed current market conditions and competitor information to develop and implement marketing plans and projects for existing assets
Cultivate and establish relationships with new customers to achieve sales objectives and provide insight into new products, features, and options
Built and maintained strong relationships with potential residents and families to encourage and support move into community
Identified, established and maintained positive relationships with industry influencers and strategic partners to drive ongoing referrals and continued opportunities to promote community.

INFINITI of Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA

08.2020 - 11.2020

Cultivated new relationships with customers as well as keeping current and previous customers satisfied with services offered
Provided sales and customer service assistance to walk-in traffic
Cold called and conducted face-to-face sales calls with clients and prospective leads
Created detailed sales presentations to communicate product features and market data
Applied knowledge of market and full range of innovative and unique products to meet customer needs, expanding company's customer base.

G4s Secure Solutions inc

Bakersfield, CA

10.2019 - 01.2020

Recruited by G4s secure solutions as a custom protection officer where I underwent further training to become a Bank protection officer
Responsibilities of this role included; carrying a company issued firearm, cell phone, and other tools needed to complete my daily work successfully
The contract I was assigned to was a fortune 500 company where we are held to a high standard of customer service and act as a representative not only of our company but also the contracted company
Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment
Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets
Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.

TransWest Security

Bakersfield, CA

10.2018 - 10.2019

Recruited by the account manager of the Psychiatric Evaluation Center to join his team of officers that work in a locked mental health evaluation unit
Duties included; monitoring of all patients that come into our unit, work side by side with the medical staff to ensure safety throughout the facility for all, conduct written reports throughout shift, respond to alarms, and conduct safety patrols of facility
Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints
Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

Responder Protective Services

Bakersfield, CA

10.2017 - 10.2019

Responsible for insuring policies and procedures of clients and comply with appropriate laws and regulations
Analyzes new and pending laws that could directly affect the companies current practices, develop and revise current policies and procedures to ensure compliance
Ensure all affected departments and clients properties are kept informed of changing laws and policies for implementations to be completed at the appropriate time
Provide support and services as a resource for continuous improvement within the company by assessing employee training needs and developing, coordinating, planning, and implementing training activities consistent with the strategic goals and vision of the organization
Advised security team and conducted investigations of significant threats and loss or misappropriation of assets
Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of visitors and employees to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.