Travis Gardner
South Jordan
Summary
Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Manager
Wasatch Front Contractors
Riverton
12.2024 - Current
- Performed sales consultations and educated clients on products and services.
- Established new accounts and serviced existing accounts maintaining professional relationships.
- Assisted customers in selecting flooring materials and styles based on preferences.
- Planned, organized and managed crews and subcontractors through expert communication and handling of work orders and purchase orders.
Co-Owner
Alpha Speed Components
South Jordan
08.2023 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations including staffing, inventory management, budgeting and accounting.
- Analyzed financial reports to identify areas of improvement in operations.
- Oversaw customer service activities to ensure quality standards were met or exceeded.
- Monitored expenses closely to stay within allocated budgets for each project and initiative.
- Created marketing campaigns to promote products and services.
Co-Owner
Kombustion Motorsports
Murray
04.2014 - 12.2024
- Managed day-to-day business operations including staffing, inventory management, budgeting, accounting, and payroll processing.
- Collaborated with other co-owners on strategic decisions related to the company's growth plan.
- Oversaw customer service activities to ensure quality standards were met or exceeded.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure the best terms possible.
- Coordinated special events such as product launches or promotional campaigns.
- Recruited, trained, evaluated, and supervised staff members across multiple departments.
- Provided leadership and guidance to employees while fostering a collaborative environment.
President
Concept restoration services
South Jordan
02.2007 - 04.2014
- Performed various carpentry tasks such as constructing walls, installing doors and windows
- Installed drywall, flooring, and other building materials.
- Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
- Installed cabinets in residential and commercial spaces with precision and care.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools for efficient cabinet assembly and installation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bingham High School
South Jordan, UT06-1997
Some College (No Degree) - Diesel Engine Mechanic
Jordan Technical Center
Sandy, UT06-1996
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Sales presentation
- Review of contracts
- Strategic partnerships
- Market intelligence
- Excellent communication skills
- Extensive personal network
- Exceptional multi-tasker
- Business planning
- Proposal development
- Product knowledge
- Persuasive negotiations
- Business development and planning
- Sales and market development
- Vendor relationship management
- Profitability optimization
- Social media savvy
Accomplishments
- Created a Muli million dollar business from scratch
Affiliations
- outdoor enthusiast enjoy spending time hiking, paddleboarding and camping
- passionate in automotive history, culture and customization
- Home improvement/DIY obsession in saving money learning to do new things around the home and garden
Timeline
Sales Manager
Wasatch Front Contractors
12.2024 - Current
Co-Owner
Alpha Speed Components
08.2023 - Current
Co-Owner
Kombustion Motorsports
04.2014 - 12.2024
President
Concept restoration services
02.2007 - 04.2014
High School Diploma -
Bingham High School
Some College (No Degree) - Diesel Engine Mechanic
Jordan Technical Center
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