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Robin Thompson

Prairie Grove,AR

Summary

Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Benchmark Equipment
09.2023 - Current
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Researched target market to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.

Owner

Thompson Underground LLC
10.2019 - 08.2023
  • Oversaw all field operations of an underground construction business focusing on fiber to the home projects for high-speed internet providers
  • Managed all financial and operational aspects of the business including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, taxes, purchasing equipment, and human resources.

Branch Manager

United Rentals
05.2016 - 09.2019
  • Oversaw operations of a successful United Rentals branch with an OEC of 13 Million
  • Built and recruited a highly skilled and successful team of Tech, Sales, and Driving professionals many of which have been promoted in their respected fields
  • Branch was consistently top in District and Region in Safety, ROCA, overall profit margin, and UES.

Outside Sales

Vermeer Midsouth Inc
06.2006 - 04.2016
  • Represented Vermeer Midsouth in 18 counties in Northwest Arkansas and River Valley
  • Consistently a top 3 OSR in the company across 4 states
  • Demonstrated, sold, and offered training to customers across all lines of Vermeer, Finn, Fecon, and ASV/Terex lines of equipment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Westville High School
Westville, OK
05.2001

Skills

  • Outside Sales
  • Operations Management
  • Sales management
  • Product branding
  • Small business operations
  • Sales Leadership
  • Employee Development
  • Bidding processes
  • Business Planning
  • Customer Relations

References

  • Mark Ledbetter, Vermeer Midsouth, Sales Manager, 479-886-4991, mark@vermeermidsouth.com
  • Corey Vander Molen, Vermeer Midsouth, General Manager, 601-720-6651, corey@vermeermidsouth.com
  • Monica Principato, NATCO Communications, Outside Plant Engineer and Project Manager, 870-453-9213, monica@natconet.com
  • Kerrigan Ambers, United Rentals AR/OK, District Manager, 870-329-4015, kambers@ur.com
  • Stephen Dixon, United Rentals South Region Operations, 918-550-2432, sdixon@ur.com

Timeline

Owner

Benchmark Equipment
09.2023 - Current

Owner

Thompson Underground LLC
10.2019 - 08.2023

Branch Manager

United Rentals
05.2016 - 09.2019

Outside Sales

Vermeer Midsouth Inc
06.2006 - 04.2016

High School Diploma -

Westville High School

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