CURTIS PENNINGTON
Vernon,Canada
Summary
An experienced, highly focused and versatile sales and management professional. Particularly adept at building effective, productive, lasting working relationships with clients and staff. Proven ability to motivate and work effectively with a diverse group of people.
Experienced with phone-based sales techniques, successfully engaging customers to drive sales. Uses persuasive communication and effective negotiation strategies. Track record of building strong customer relationships and achieving sales goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales
Vernon Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram
- 04.2025
Class 3 Driver
Atlas Power
01.2019 - 01.2021
Class 3 Driver
Badger
01.2018 - 01.2019
Sales Representative
Points West Commercial Truck Centre
01.2017 - 01.2017
Sales Manager
Destination Chrysler
01.2016 - 01.2017
Sales Representative
Inland Kenworth
01.2012 - 01.2013
Sales Representative
Bay City Kia
01.2008 - 01.2012
Sales Representative and Sales Manager
Coquitlam Chrysler
01.1998 - 01.2008
New View Society, Physcho Social Rehabilitation Program
01.1995 - 01.1998
Group Home Supervisor
Kelowna Community Development Society
01.1992 - 01.1994
Education
Certificate - Community Practice Supervision
Douglas College
New Westminster, BC01.1998
Law Enforcement
Justice Institute of British Columbia
New Westminster, BC01.1997
Certified Special Needs Worker - undefined
Okanagan University College
Kelowna, BC01.1991
Human Development, Behavior Management
University of Regina
Regina, Sask.01.1986
General Studies
Regina Plains Community College
Regina, Sask.01.1986
Skills
- Managed and trained a team of up to 8 sales professionals in order to achieve specific sales targets
- Developed a successful process and results orientated sales procedure that increased volume and gross profits 25-30%
- Superior communication, time management and organizational skills by using telephone, email, charts, online training with manufacturer – computer based, product manuals, scheduling, progress reports and proper documentation
- Recruited, organized trained and managed staff
- Extensive knowledge of motor vehicles, commercial trucks and industrial equipment
- Proven ability to close deals with clients through building rapport and long lasting relationships in order to earn business retention
- Consistently met or exceeded sales targets set by management
- Scheduled and attended all staff meetings and training sessions
- Supervised a maintenance program for Mental Health clients ensuring the grounds of the facility and maintenance of the building were completed on a daily basis
- Planned and implemented daily schedule of jobs to be completed and made sure that we stayed within budget outlined
- Procurement of all company / agency equipment and materials
- Sales floor resets
- Sales process
Certification
- Comprehensive Class 1 Driver Training Valley Driving School 2018
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods Valley Driving School 2018
- Smart Driver Highway Trucking (SMART) Valley Driving School 2018
- Extreme Driving (EXD) Valley Driving School 2018
- Load Securement Practical Valley Driving School 2018
- H2S Awareness Douglas College, Coquitlam 2018
- WHMIS Douglas College, Coquitlam 2018
- First Aid Level 1 WorkSafe, BC 2017
- Course100-Truck Components & Systems Kenworth Dealer Training, Ohio 2013
- Paccar MX-13 Sales Training Kenworth Dealer Training, Ohio 2013
- H2S Alive Enform, Maple Ridge 2011
- Basic Safety Awareness Training SK Welding Ltd, Alta. 2011
- Confined Spaces Training SK Welding Ltd, Alta. 2011
- Community Practice Supervision Certified Douglas College 2003
- Certified Special Needs Worker Okanagan University 1991
Education
Numerous Sales, Marketing and Advertising Seminars 1990-2020 & Workshops- work related to the Automotive and Commercial Truck Industry throughout Saskatchewan, British Columbia, and Chillicothe, Ohio
Languages
English
Timeline
Class 3 Driver
Atlas Power
01.2019 - 01.2021
Class 3 Driver
Badger
01.2018 - 01.2019
Sales Representative
Points West Commercial Truck Centre
01.2017 - 01.2017
Sales Manager
Destination Chrysler
01.2016 - 01.2017
Sales Representative
Inland Kenworth
01.2012 - 01.2013
Sales Representative
Bay City Kia
01.2008 - 01.2012
Sales Representative and Sales Manager
Coquitlam Chrysler
01.1998 - 01.2008
New View Society, Physcho Social Rehabilitation Program
01.1995 - 01.1998
Group Home Supervisor
Kelowna Community Development Society
01.1992 - 01.1994
Sales
Vernon Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram
- 04.2025
Law Enforcement
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Certified Special Needs Worker - undefined
Okanagan University College
Human Development, Behavior Management
University of Regina
General Studies
Regina Plains Community College
Certificate - Community Practice Supervision
Douglas College
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