Zach Stephenson

13236 Phoenix Dr.

Orlando, FL 32828
(256) 797-7554
zsd788c4@westpost.net

Objective
-To obtain a position in sales in a well established stable environment that wil
l help to increase profitability.

Skills
-Excellent communication
-Established track record of achieving or over-achieving goals
-Great attitude with an "easy to relate" personality
-Professional young appearance with hard work ethics
-Excellent customer service
-Maintained average closing ratio of 30% in automotive sales industry

Work Experience

Sales Associate
06/2010 - current Courtesy Toyota, Orlando, FL
06/2008 - 12/2009 Jerry Damson Honda, Huntsville, AL
-Responsible for highlighting features, gathering information, comparing and con
trasting competitive models and demonstrates vehicle operations.
-Building rapport, qualifying buyers by understanding, interests and requirement
s of buyer, matching interests and requirements to various models.
-Developing and maintaining relationships with new as well as existing customers
, responding to inquires, recommending sales campaigns and promotions.
-Negotiating price; asking sales; completing sales or purchase contracts; closin
g sales by overcoming objections; delivering automobiles.
-Demonstrating automobiles by explaining capabilities, characteristics and featu
res; explaining services and warranties; taking drives.

Bartender/Server/Manager
12/2003 - 05/2008 Surin of Thailand, Huntsville/Madison, AL
-Responsible for managing inventory and preventing possible health code violati
ons
-Routine duties included interfacing with managers and suppliers and staff
Built and maintained customer relationships
Server/Trainer/Certified Alcohol Instructor
01/2001 - 12/2003 O' Charleys, Huntsville, AL
-Taught bi-weekly classes for new hires on alcohol awareness, education, and leg
alities
-Performed standard server duties
-Trained and mentored new hires

Assistant Manager/Cook
04/2000 - 09/2002 Zaxby's. Guntersville, AL
-Responsible for shift deposits and cash management
-Maintained clean work areas, utensils and equipment
-Instructed and supervised activities of other employees performing same or rela
ted duties

Education
08/2000 - 05/2002 Wallace State Community College, Hanceville, AL
-Some college coursework(s) completed.
08/1996 - 05/2000 Arab High School, Arab, AL
-Graduated with honors

Jerry Damson Honda Awards

-Six time salesman of the month
-Two time salesman of the year
-Employee of the month

References
-Available upon request