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Van Widick

Tulsa,Ok

Summary

Seeking a position with a company offering long-term career and advancement opportunities in which experience and abilities can make a positive and long-term contribution.

Dedicated professional with over 30 years experience in all aspects of sales management, customer service and retail sales. Highly developed interpersonal, organizational and verbal and written communication skills – able to interface successfully with customers, vendors, associates and management at all levels. Flexible and adaptable to changing products, methods and procedures in a highly competitive marketplace. Professional attitude emphasizing reliability, integrity, teamwork and the willingness to work as necessary to get the job done and meet sales quotas.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Salesperson

Joy Marble & Tile
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
  • Developed relationships with clients for increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Boosted sales by consistently engaging with customers and addressing their needs effectively.
  • Collaborated with team members to reach collective sales goals, fostering a supportive work environment.
  • Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy shopping experience.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, resulting in numerous positive reviews and referrals.
  • Expanded customer base through targeted prospecting and networking efforts.
  • Negotiated contracts skillfully, securing favorable terms for both company and client.

Day Trading Stocks / Bonds

Self Employed
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Watch market values and evaluate stocks
  • Buy & Sell Stocks
  • Analyzed market trends for informed decision-making and improved portfolio performance.

Emergency Response Coordinator

Blackmon Mooring
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Emergency Response Services
  • Customer interaction on fire and water loss calls
  • Coordinating services and crew members to facilitate loss
  • Coordinate logistics on equipment

Manager / Sales /Crew Trainer

Interstate Cargo Group (TrailersPlus Tulsa)
01.2013 - 01.2019
  • Company Overview: (877) 808-5447
  • Day to Day Sales of Cargo & Utility Trailers
  • Past Store Manager & Also Trained Other Managers In Different Locations
  • Trained Several Salesman In Different Locations
  • Building Customer Base Relationships
  • All Aspects Of Sales & Management
  • (877) 808-5447

Store Manager

Cricket
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.

Systems Analyst

Williams Company
04.2000 - 08.2010
  • Company Overview: Corporate/WIS
  • Computer Desktop Support
  • Support All Williams Subsidiaries including WorldCom & Williams Communications (Wiltel) In Desktop & Network Support
  • Corporate/WIS

Systems Analyst

Williams Company
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • Company Overview: Energy
  • The Williams Energy Services (WES) Y2K Team
  • Tested Over 300 Applications for Y2K Compliance
  • Tested Wide Range Of Workstations For Y2K Compliant
  • Implemented Procedures For Desktop Standardization For 900+Users
  • Designed & Programmed Access Database To Accommodate 1,200 Users Y2K Information & Procedures
  • On The WES Desktop Standardization Team
  • Hardware, Software Upgrades, Setup & Configuration
  • On The WES Server Migration Team
  • Consolidating & Migrating Users From 8 Servers Into 1
  • Novell Netware Administrator Duties For 700 Users
  • On The Network Operating System (NOS) Team
  • Designed And Programmed WES Y2k Intranet Site
  • PC Hardware / Software / Network Trouble Shooting, Repair, Setup & Configuration
  • Access 97 Database Programming
  • Energy

Store Manager

Radio Shack
01.1992 - 01.1998
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Engineering

Oklahoma Junior College
Tulsa, OK
1988

Timeline

Salesperson

Joy Marble & Tile
01.2023 - 01.2024

Day Trading Stocks / Bonds

Self Employed
01.2021 - 01.2023

Emergency Response Coordinator

Blackmon Mooring
01.2019 - 01.2021

Manager / Sales /Crew Trainer

Interstate Cargo Group (TrailersPlus Tulsa)
01.2013 - 01.2019

Store Manager

Cricket
01.2010 - 01.2013

Systems Analyst

Williams Company
04.2000 - 08.2010

Systems Analyst

Williams Company
01.1998 - 01.2000

Store Manager

Radio Shack
01.1992 - 01.1998

Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Engineering

Oklahoma Junior College
Van Widick