Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Military Service
Awards
References
Timeline
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Thomas Kautz

Wichita,KS

Summary

Dedicated sales professional with a successful track record in exceeding sales targets, adept at building and maintaining strong customer relationships. Proven ability to multitask, demonstrate leadership, and solve problems effectively. A military veteran with a strong sense of discipline, integrity, and commitment to achieving targets. Eager to leverage sales expertise and military experience to drive success in the sales industry while upholding the values instilled during military service.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Inside Sales Representative

Foley Equipment
04.2022 - Current
  • Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices, and availability.
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong relationships with clients and providing insightful product recommendations.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through attentive service, addressing concerns promptly, and offering tailored solutions.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of available products to best serve customers and maximize sales potential.

Home Delivery/Install

Best Buy
05.2015 - 09.2020
  • Show a strong work ethic and a great sense of communication with clients
  • Organizing and loading products onto the work truck
  • Carry appliances in and out of the home.

Personal Trainer

YMCA
11.2014 - 05.2015
  • Expected to create an inviting and comfortable atmosphere for members
  • Hit or exceed monthly goals of sales.

Shipping/Receiving Associate

Lift Parts
06.2013 - 11.2014
  • Handyman experience
  • Quickly promoted to Lead Associate in shipping and receiving
  • Included product delivery to local and out of town customers
  • High level of knowledge in Microsoft Office.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Friends University
Wichita
05.2024

Associates Degree -

Butler County CC
05.2014

General Studies -

Friends University
05.2012

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Sales expertise
  • Attention to Detail
  • Salesforce CRM
  • Teamwork
  • Driven
  • Critical Thinking

Military Service

Army National Guard, Wichita, KS, Staff Sergeant/ E-6, 2015-Present

Awards

  • Honor Grad award, 04/11/16
  • AAM, 05/23/16
  • AAM, 07/08/19

References

  • Richard Free, Owner, Lift Parts, LLC, 3458 S Hoover Rd, Wichita, KS, 67215, (316) 943-2274, Mr. Free was my boss who hired me back in the summer of 2013. He is a very knowledgeable man, and gave me insight on how to perform various tasks within the company. As well as taught me how to operate and maneuver forklifts.
  • Barry Boswell, Prior First Sargeant of the 635th RSG, 2808 N New York St, Wichita, KS, 67214, (785) 236-1394, First Sargeant Boswell was my Senior Leader in the 635th RSG out of Wichita, KS. I was underneath him for approximately two years. He guided and showed me how to be a better leader as well as follow the Army values.
  • Victor Williams, Border Patrol Agent, U.S. Customs and Border Protection- Border Patrol, 200 S Rex Allen Jr, Willcox, AZ, 85643, (520) 384-7200, (520) 253-0393, Victor.A.Williams@cbp.dhs.gov, Vic is the Lead Firearms Instructor at the Willcox station in Arizona, and has served for 17 years. I was partnered with him while on deployment for the Southwest Border Mission. He is very knowledgeable when it comes to defense tactics and positional shooting. Vic has shown me a lot about firearms and what Border Patrol is all about.

Timeline

Inside Sales Representative

Foley Equipment
04.2022 - Current

Home Delivery/Install

Best Buy
05.2015 - 09.2020

Personal Trainer

YMCA
11.2014 - 05.2015

Shipping/Receiving Associate

Lift Parts
06.2013 - 11.2014

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Friends University

Associates Degree -

Butler County CC

General Studies -

Friends University
Thomas Kautz