Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulics & Construction Experience
Previously ASE Master Certified
Team Oriented
Creative Problem Solver
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Fleet Manager/Application Specialist
Brooks Custom Application
05.2018 - Current
Increased fleet efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance programs and scheduling regular vehicle inspections.
Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
Completed projects by effectively delegating tasks and overseeing employee performance.
Leveraged advanced vehicle telematics systems that enabled effective monitoring of driver behavior, fuel consumption, and route optimization.
Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
Reduced expenditures by overseeing equipment acquisition to attain best value and price negotiation.
Executed on-time, under-budget project management on complex issues for senior leadership.
Supervised maintenance team and effectively delegated assignments to optimize processes.
Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
Regional Sales Manager
Hi-way Equipment Co
01.2015 - 05.2018
Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients in assigned sales territories.
Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the region''s operations by seeking feedback from clients, team members, and industry partners, driving enhancements where needed.
Analyzed competitor offerings to devise targeted sales pitches, effectively differentiating our products from competitors in the marketplace.
Enhanced overall customer experience by conducting regular account reviews, ensuring alignment with client objectives and company offerings.
Contacted key accounts regularly and achieved high satisfaction scores by routinely re-assessing needs and resolving conflicts.
Ag Application Sales Specialist
Whayne Supply
01.2011 - 04.2015
Responsibilities include the support of fourteen AG dealer sales representatives in quoting and selling of application equipment
Determining specs for all AG application inventory equipment
Ordering and maintaining inventory levels of said equipment
Sales of new and used application equipment to the AG retailer customer base
Technical support and operator training of application equipment
Responsible for all regional operator training sessions
Responsible for weekly and monthly electronic sales reporting
All aspects of customer service concerning application equipment including parts and service.
Precision Farming Specialist
TN Farmers Co-op
01.2007 - 06.2011
AG Equipment Division of Tennessee Farmers Coop
Responsible for electronic and hydraulic inventory, ordering, pricing, resale, liquidating dated inventory, sales programs and customer training
Evaluating, organizing and tracking inventory of used equipment, while also assisting in sales of new and used Application equipment
Resolutions in customer service related issues and thus improving customer satisfaction goals
Worked with location managers to train and improve their staff
Performed technical training of Ag Equipment service personnel
Plan, organize and implement operator training schools.
District Sales Rep.
NAPA Auto Parts
01.2005 - 12.2006
Responsible for growing and maintaining sales route
Leading that location to a 12 month record breaking year in sales
Exceeding budget by more than 35% each month.
Maintenance Supervisor
Gordin's SuperValu
03.2003 - 01.2005
Responsible for all aspects of maintenance at twelve different locations
Those responsibilities included plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry and drywall
Ordering and coordinating materials and preparing remodeling quotes.
Owner
S&S Auto & Truck Parts
11.2000 - 02.2003
Owner of NAPA auto parts store
Solely responsible for budgeting, operating statements, daily operations, parts ordering, inventory control, accounts receivables and all employee matters
Counter sales and customer service.
Owner
Tunica Auto Service
04.1997 - 02.2003
Owner of a 6 bay automotive repair facility
Solely responsible for budgeting, operating statements, customer service, scheduling and all employee matters
Troubleshooting and diagnostics of automotive and mechanical equipment.
Regional Service Manager
AG Chem Equipment
01.1991 - 03.1997
Duties included Field Service Representative, Technical Service Representative and later promoted to Regional Service Manager (field and shop) of the 11 state Southeastern Region of the United States
Responsibilities included hiring, firing, evaluation and retention of 26 service personnel
Other duties included customer service (parts and service), establishing employee incentive packages, regional budgets & operating statements
Developed programs that improved company service income by one million dollars in a two year period.
Shop Foreman
Beaudron's Tire Service
01.1987 - 01.1991
Coordinating service calls, negotiate pricing, (both buying & selling) and management of six employees.
AGCO Action Selling Time, Territory, Pipeline & Prospecting eLearning Course
AGCO Action Selling eLearning
Challenger High Horsepower Tractors Product Training
AGCO Finance Program and Quoting Session
Drive 2 Learn II – Advanced
Past Memberships
Tunica County Chamber of Commerce 1998-2000. Served as president for one year and Board member for one year.
Member of National Federation of Independent Business for five years.
Member of the ABAK
Personal Objective
Seeking a Managerial position where my skills, knowledge and experience can be mutually beneficial and satisfying to the company, my family and myself.
References
Duane McLendon, Retired Ag Chem/New Leader, Regional Sales Manager, 229-563-2112
Jim Shebetka, New Leader Manufacturing, 319-361-2976
John Tharp, New Leader Product Support Rep., 812-686-7167
Zack Rissi, New Leader Product Specialist, 319-270-2941
Timeline
Fleet Manager/Application Specialist
Brooks Custom Application
05.2018 - Current
Regional Sales Manager
Hi-way Equipment Co
01.2015 - 05.2018
Ag Application Sales Specialist
Whayne Supply
01.2011 - 04.2015
Precision Farming Specialist
TN Farmers Co-op
01.2007 - 06.2011
District Sales Rep.
NAPA Auto Parts
01.2005 - 12.2006
Maintenance Supervisor
Gordin's SuperValu
03.2003 - 01.2005
Owner
S&S Auto & Truck Parts
11.2000 - 02.2003
Owner
Tunica Auto Service
04.1997 - 02.2003
Regional Service Manager
AG Chem Equipment
01.1991 - 03.1997
Shop Foreman
Beaudron's Tire Service
01.1987 - 01.1991
Graduated -
Rolling Fork High School
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