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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Lance Astbury

Brooksville,ME

Summary

Passionate entrepreneur with the right motivation to build my business successfully. With 28 years of Managerial experience of working with staff, deadlines, financial institutions, customer relations, and venders. I operate efficiently because of the passion I have for my ideas and company. I am a problem solver, and as an entrepreneur, my work is my passion.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner

Peninsula Property Management & Home Inspections
03.2023 - Current
  • Manage day-to-day business operations.
  • Consult with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Establish foundational processes for business operations.
  • Schedule outside service providers according to project timelines.
  • Use computer software to design landscape plans and perform calculations.
  • Utilized creative design techniques to maximize aesthetic appeal of landscaping projects.

Recruiter

Atlantic Boat Company
04.2023 - Current
  • Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
  • Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
  • Advertised job opportunities on social media platforms and job boards.
  • Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
  • Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
  • Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
  • Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.

General Manager

Linnehan's Right Way Auto
10.2015 - Current
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Motivated team members to meet and exceed objectives by setting goals, tracking performance on daily basis and implementing improvement strategies.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Applied established sales techniques and persuasive communication skills to meet personal sales objectives.
  • Upheld company policies and implemented standards fairly.
  • Maintained extensive knowledge of company products and services.
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution and client satisfaction.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
  • Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures and sales strategies.
  • Produced contracts, reports, letters, and proposals for clients.
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
  • Reduced expenses by effectively negotiating contractor prices, terms and service agreements.
  • Reorganized and optimized leads management by implementing Autoraptor CRM solution.
  • Developed value-added solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
  • Developed innovative marketing campaigns to increase engagement with target demographic and drive brand exposure.
  • Created effective strategies to target new markets after researching and analyzing competitor behavior.
  • Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
  • Held weekly meetings with staff to identify techniques to overcome sales obstacles.
  • Supervised sales team of 2 people, stepping in to support employees and deliver smooth sales processes for clients.

Manager

Lee Credit Now Auto Company
04.1996 - 10.2015
  • Recruited and hired top-level talent to add value and expertise to sales department.
  • Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
  • Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground
  • Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs

Education

High School Diploma -

George Stevens Academy
Blue Hill, ME
06.1989

No Degree - Business Management

University of Maine
Orono, ME

No Degree - Business Administration

Eastern Maine Community College
Bangor, ME

Skills

  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Management Training
  • Records Organization and Management
  • Policy Development and Enforcement
  • Sales Tracking
  • Department Oversight
  • Financial Statement Review
  • Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Business Leadership
  • Cross-Functional Team Management
  • Sales Team Development
  • Motivational Leadership

Certification

AskPatty.com certified. Ask Patty has a legacy of providing automotive business owners, managers, and employees the tools to create and sustain an equitable and inclusive work environment to compete in a growing diverse market; business leaders must ensure their employees are ready to meet workplace challenges and thrive.


Joe Verde Sales, Finance, Service & Management certified. Joe Verde is the industry leader in sales & management training.


  • Licensed Real Estate Agent - 1992-1994

Affiliations

Former BNI member. Business Networking International is a proven business networking organization.

Timeline

Recruiter

Atlantic Boat Company
04.2023 - Current

Owner

Peninsula Property Management & Home Inspections
03.2023 - Current

General Manager

Linnehan's Right Way Auto
10.2015 - Current

Manager

Lee Credit Now Auto Company
04.1996 - 10.2015

High School Diploma -

George Stevens Academy

No Degree - Business Management

University of Maine

No Degree - Business Administration

Eastern Maine Community College

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