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Rick Dove

Rick Dove

Business Owner
North Ogden, UT,Utah

Summary

Accomplished entrepreneur and consultant with a proven track record in business management and customer relations, notably at White Dove Transports. Leveraged expertise in negotiation and relationship building to enhance client satisfaction and drive repeat business. Spearheaded the launch of a technical sales program at WSU Sales, demonstrating exceptional leadership and project management skills.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

White Dove Transports
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.

Real Estate Agent

Keller Williams
  • Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
  • Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
  • Advertised client properties through websites, social media, and real estate guides.
  • Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with clients through networking, postcards, and cold calling.
  • Streamlined communication between all parties involved in transactions, ensuring smooth closings and satisfied clients.
  • Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
  • Developed strong relationships with mortgage brokers, attorneys, and other professionals to streamline the home buying process for clients.
  • Advised clients on market conditions and property value for informed decision-making.
  • Negotiated favorable contract terms for clients, resulting in higher satisfaction rates and repeat business.
  • Provided exceptional support during the negotiation process, advocating for clients'' best interests at all times.
  • Conducted comprehensive market research to provide clients with accurate information on current trends and pricing strategies.
  • Consulted with homeowners on appropriate listing prices based on extensive comparative market analysis, resulting in faster sales and satisfied clients.

Consultant

Dove Training
  • Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
  • Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
  • Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
  • Enhanced communication among team members to foster collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Identified areas of improvement for clients'' operations, implementing targeted solutions to increase productivity.
  • Streamlined internal processes to enhance team efficiency and improve overall project outcomes.
  • Delivered high-quality presentations to stakeholders, effectively communicating project objectives and results.

Author

None
  • Built a loyal following through engaging author-reader interactions at book signings, speaking engagements or online platforms.
  • Developed captivating storylines and characters, resulting in increased book sales and positive reader feedback.
  • Overcame writer''s block with creative problem-solving techniques that led to breakthroughs in plot development or character creation.
  • Gathered inspiration from personal experiences or current events to create relatable and thought-provoking content.
  • Enhanced manuscript quality through meticulous editing, proofreading, and revising for clarity and readability.
  • Expanded readership by tailoring content to target demographics and employing engaging writing techniques.

Owner

White Dove Transportation
08.2015 - Current

Established transportation services for business professionals, families, and visitors in Utah.

Professor

WSU Sales
08.1990 - 01.2015

I was one of five who helped start a 4 year technical sales program. Now called Professional Sales. I taught customer service, retailing, personality profiling, supervision, team leadership, sales ethics, and writing sales proposals.

Education

Training Partner - Team Leadership

Blanchard Training
Escondido, CA

Business Administration

Snow College
Ephraim, UT

MS In Business - Pharmaceutical Marketing And Management

Utah State University
Logan, UT
05.1978

Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Small business operations
  • Relationship building
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Client service
  • Project management
  • Business management
  • Staff management
  • Marketing
  • Team oversight
  • Financial management
  • Staff hiring
  • Business development
  • Business launch
  • Consulting
  • Negotiation
  • Sales leadership

Timeline

Owner

White Dove Transportation
08.2015 - Current

Professor

WSU Sales
08.1990 - 01.2015

Owner

White Dove Transports

Real Estate Agent

Keller Williams

Consultant

Dove Training

Author

None

Training Partner - Team Leadership

Blanchard Training

Business Administration

Snow College

MS In Business - Pharmaceutical Marketing And Management

Utah State University
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