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Russell Hanks

Taylorville,IL

Summary

My grandfather raised me on the idea that you come to work to work with the mindset to make sure you do everything you can do to make sure that you will have a place to come to work to. As a sales leader with proven interpersonal communication skills and a solid history of success with customers. I know I can be an asset to any team I am apart of.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Professional

Bob Ridings Ford
2017.05 - Current
  • Reached out to customers after completed sales to evaluate satisfaction and determine immediate service requirements.
  • Provided timely and effective resolutions to problems, securing clients and ensuring satisfaction.
  • Implemented effective networking strategies and elevated new business opportunities.
  • Met frequently with technical, product management, and service personnel to stay current on company offerings and business policies.
  • Grew my book of business to include over 1000 sold customers, all while handling new products and maintaining a high level of customer service
  • maintained and managed at one point an inventory of 500-600 vehicles with a value of 15-25 million all while still being the top producer for the store in sales.

Sales

Battery Specialists + Golf Carts
2016.04 - 2017.05
  • Sold custom golf carts and accessories
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.


DJ

Self Employed
2015.05 - 2019.05

Started with nothing and grew my business to be a successful club and wedding DJ owning and operating everything solo.

  • Engaged guests at special events by playing fun, lively songs and encouraging dancing.
  • Participated in community events and fundraisers.

Customer Accounts Manager

Aarons Sales And Lease
2013.05 - 2015.05
  • Evaluated customers' potential needs to make appropriate recommendations.
  • Secured on-time payments and collected on delinquent accounts with tailored payment plans.
  • Supervised daily operations and sales functions to maximize revenue, customer satisfaction, and employee productivity.
  • Built client relationships by responding to inquiries, identifying and assessing clients' needs, resolving problems, and following up with potential and existing clients.
  • Handled complaints, provided appropriate solutions and alternatives within appropriate timeframes and followed up to achieve resolution.
  • Maintained client files with sales contracts, records of client interactions, client notes, and other information.

HVAC Service Tech

Hanks Heating And Cooling
2006.05 - 2013.05
  • My Grandfather ran a hvac business in Taylorville for 50 years. I spent as much time as I could working and learning everything I could.
  • Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
  • Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
  • Responded to problems reported by customers by troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues.
  • Replaced faulty components on computer systems and performed preventive maintenance to secure smooth operations.

Education

No Degree - Automotive Technology

Lincoln Technical Institute
Indianapolis, IN

High School Diploma -

Taylorville High School
Taylorville, IL
06.2008

Skills

  • Sales Expertise
  • Client Contact
  • Prospecting Skills
  • Continuous Improvement Strategies
  • Persuasive Negotiations
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Mathematical Skills
  • Stocking and Replenishing
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Effective Scheduling
  • Product and Service Knowledge

Timeline

Sales Professional

Bob Ridings Ford
2017.05 - Current

Sales

Battery Specialists + Golf Carts
2016.04 - 2017.05

DJ

Self Employed
2015.05 - 2019.05

Customer Accounts Manager

Aarons Sales And Lease
2013.05 - 2015.05

HVAC Service Tech

Hanks Heating And Cooling
2006.05 - 2013.05

No Degree - Automotive Technology

Lincoln Technical Institute

High School Diploma -

Taylorville High School
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