Chet Allison
Clovis
Summary
Former professional baseball player in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization turned high-performing business owner and sales-driven leader. As Co-Owner of Diamond Edge Athletics, built and scaled a performance training company to $10K–$15K per month by developing strong community relationships, earning trust with athletes and parents, and consistently closing high-ticket training packages.
Known for building authentic relationships, communicating with confidence, and translating performance goals into actionable plans that drive results. Leveraged an extensive network from professional baseball and the local sports community to generate referrals, partnerships, and repeat business.
Highly competitive, disciplined, and results-oriented with a proven ability to connect with diverse personalities — from professional athletes to parents and business professionals — and convert conversations into long-term clients. Thrives in high-performance environments where relationship-building, trust, and closing ability directly impact revenue.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Own Business
Clovis, CA
06.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented effective marketing strategies to increase brand visibility.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring efficiency in service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to minimize waste and optimize supply chain logistics.
- Trained and supervised staff, fostering a collaborative work environment and enhancing team performance.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, informing product offerings and promotional activities.
- Created engaging content for social media platforms, increasing audience engagement and follower growth.
- Oversaw financial management tasks, including budgeting and expense tracking, improving overall profitability.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Expanded product offerings by researching market trends and identifying potential growth opportunities.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Streamlined operations to improve efficiency, enabling more time to be spent on strategic planning and decisionmaking.
- Streamlined operational processes to improve efficiency with comprehensive audits and restructuring.
- Enhanced company's market position by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
- Improved team productivity by introducing innovative project management tools and techniques.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients to boost retention rates, conducting regular feedback sessions.
- Elevated brand awareness with targeted marketing campaigns, leveraging social media and digital platforms.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans for revenue growth, focusing on diversification and market expansion.
- Led negotiations for major contracts, securing favorable terms that significantly reduced costs.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
- Developed and implemented fitness programs tailored to diverse client needs.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring exceptional customer service and member satisfaction.
- Organized promotional events to boost membership enrollment and community involvement.
- Analyzed market trends to refine service offerings and enhance competitive positioning.
- Oversaw financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control measures.
Special Education Instructional Aide
Clovis Unified School District
Clovis, CA
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) to support diverse learning needs.
- Facilitated classroom activities, promoting engagement and participation among students with disabilities.
- Provided one-on-one support for students in academic tasks, enhancing their understanding and confidence.
- Collaborated with special education staff to adapt instructional materials for varied learning styles.
Professional Baseball Player
Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles, CA
07.2019 - 04.2023
- Led team strategies during games, enhancing overall performance and coordination.
- Mentored junior players, fostering skill development and team cohesion.
- Analyzed game footage to identify improvement areas, driving tactical adjustments.
- Executed advanced training regimens focused on strength and endurance enhancement.
Education
Associate of Science - Liberal Studies
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA05-2019
Skills
- Customer relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Business management
- Sales leadership
- Negotiation
- Product branding
- Sales management
- Partnership development
- Investor relations
- KPI management
Timeline
Owner
Own Business
06.2024 - Current
Special Education Instructional Aide
Clovis Unified School District
08.2023 - 05.2024
Professional Baseball Player
Los Angeles Dodgers
07.2019 - 04.2023
Associate of Science - Liberal Studies
Fresno City College