BENJAMIN LUKEHART

PROFILEProfessional, personable, determined sales & business development problem-solver; excellent communications and relationship-building skills; service-driven with ability to establish and maintain lasting customer relationships based on trust and accountability

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Six years experience in variety of industries including commercial and residential construction, automotive, HVAC and power equipment, facilities and maintenance operation
Created wholesale automotive business by cold-calling, developing networks of auto dealers
Ability to listen and understand customer needs, then direct company resources to meet them
Expanded customer base for Carrier Rental Systems in multi-state territory
Proven self-starter able to work independently but also very team-oriented


PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Carrier Rental Systems Kennesaw, GA
April - December, 2008
Technical Consultant
Rental Solutions for critical HVAC and Power Equipment
Cold call to identify prospective customers
Open and sustain relationships with HVAC contractors and facilities managers
Prepare and present bids for rental equipment

Cherokee Motor Company Waleska, GA
July, 2004 April, 2008
Owner/Operator Automotive Wholesale Business
Independent contractor solely responsible for the success of the business
Cold-call to establish and then maintain relationships with New Car dealers to purchase cars in a highly-competitive environment
Maintain close relationships and outstanding customer service at all times

Pulte Homes - Duluth, GAJuly, 2003 May, 2004Community Manager
Maintain relationships with new home purchasers to help them through the process of building and taking possession of their home. Duties included:
Quality-check homes frequently with homeowners before turnover
Listen and understand homeowner concerns, and make sure they are happy with the outcomes
Manage their expectations regarding what is reasonable, and convince them to accept an alternate course of action in many cases
Maintain a good relationship after turnover, through the warranty period
Promoted from Asst. Community Manager after only 90 days

GPS Roofing Services - Suwanee, GA
March, 1998 August, 1999
Crew Supervisor
Manage crew of 3-5 men repairing roofs on commercial buildings throughout Atlanta
Establish/maintain good relationships with building tenants
Organize crew and complete assigned projects promptly and thoroughly

EDUCATION
B.S. in Business, Reinhardt College Waleska, GAMay, 2003
Concentration in Entrepreneurship

PERSONAL
Married, no children
Well-rounded with interests in classic muscle cars, hunting, fishing and golf