Ryan Nanton
Atlanta
Summary
Passionate about building strong customer relationships through effective communication and problem-solving skills. Leverages emotional intelligence to assess client needs and deliver tailored solutions, enhancing customer satisfaction and driving sales. Aspiring legal professional with a focus on the law and automotive sectors.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales and Leasing Consultant
Jim Ellis Motors
Smyrna
04.2025 - Current
- Assess clients’ needs in a new vehicle, understand what they may be looking for, and present viable options.
- Conduct tailored presentations for clients, ensuring to highlight features that are important to the individual or their family.
- Handle all client objections, and have an excellent understanding of how to navigate these objections/negotiations.
- Maintain a professional appearance on a daily basis.
Internet Sales Agent
Sonic Automotive
Atlanta
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Possessed expert knowledge of BMW products and the sales process, handling customer objections and difficult conversations with professionalism.
- Responded promptly and professionally to over 300 leads per month.
- Collaborated with managers to generate accurate quotes for out-of-state customers, ensuring timely communication.
- Coordinated with out-of-state dealers to locate specific vehicles for in-person clients, facilitating seamless purchases across locations.
Valet Parking Supervisor
Curio - A Collection by Hilton
Atlanta
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Supervised a team of valets, ensuring that all company policies were being followed while promoting a nurturing work environment.
- Handled sensitive customer interactions with professionalism and empathy, including explaining vehicle damage incidents as well as producing necessary documents.
- Promoted care and accountability by ensuring valet team treated each vehicle with respect, providing a seamless parking experience and minimizing risks.
- Built strong relationships with hotel guests by providing friendly + attentive service. Addressed customers' concerns honestly and accurately.
- Effectively supervised/managed a diverse group of individuals varying in age, background, and perspectives.
Service Valet/Greeter
Hennessy Jaguar Land Rover
Atlanta
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Greeted customers promptly and with a friendly demeanor in the service lane, ensuring a welcoming experience.
- Confirmed service appointments with Service Advisors, ensuring all details regarding appointment/vehicle were accurate and up to date.
- Delivered guest vehicles to local destinations, ensuring a smooth experience for each guest.
- Provided shuttle service for guests to nearby locations.
- Created service appointments for walk-in guests, offering brief (but accurate) guidance and prompt scheduling to meet their needs.
Valet Parking Attendant
Renaissance Hotels
Washington
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted guests with valet parking needs and requests, ensuring a smooth and accommodating experience.
- Escorted guests from the parking garage to the hotel lobby, offering assistance with luggage and personal belongings.
- Delivered excellent customer service by providing driving directions, restaurant recommendations, and local tourist attraction suggestions.
- Organized and verified vehicle information accurately using the internal database.
- Maintained detailed financial reports and documented vehicle damage incidents with care and precision.
Retail Sales Consultant
Macy's
Buford
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Greeted and assisted customers with a friendly, approachable attitude, ensuring a positive shopping experience.
- Processed sales, returns, and customer accounts accurately and efficiently.
- Monitored floor stock levels and promptly replenished items to maintain a well-organized and fully stocked sales floor.
- Set up marketing displays to showcase products and attract customer attention.
- Created and submitted daily logs detailing returned products, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.
- Handled incoming inventory calls from neighboring stores, coordinating and managing stock requests effectively.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05-2026
Bachelor's Degree - Political Science
Howard University
Washington, DC05-2023
Skills
- Effective communication
- Negotiation skills
- Conflict resolution
- Skilled in Excel
- Legal research
- Critical thinking
- Data analysis
- Financial analysis
- Analytical problem solving
- Effective customer communication
- Staff management
- Relationship building
Additional Information - Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Sales and Leasing Consultant
Jim Ellis Motors
04.2025 - Current
Internet Sales Agent
Sonic Automotive
05.2024 - 04.2025
Service Valet/Greeter
Hennessy Jaguar Land Rover
12.2023 - 05.2024
Valet Parking Supervisor
Curio - A Collection by Hilton
08.2023 - 12.2024
Valet Parking Attendant
Renaissance Hotels
11.2022 - 05.2023
Retail Sales Consultant
Macy's
02.2021 - 11.2022
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice
Georgia State University
Bachelor's Degree - Political Science
Howard University