Aaron Michael

Experience

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  Florida Cars 2001 Inc.

  Jan 2008 - Jun 2010

  Internet Sales Manager

  • Was in charge of maintaining inventory of the company; responsible for over 100 vehicles per month• Responsible for working with customers including but not limited to: selling vehicles to customers, responsible for the entire transaction of sales, customer service, answering phone calls, answering emails, filing, etc.• Responsible for advertising vehicles on multiple websites, producing high-quality photographs of vehicles, listing vehicles with appropriate descriptions to both maximize customer interest and honesty behind products being sold.• Allocated people to make sure transaction worked smoothly including collaborating with shipping companies, mechanics, parts wholesalers, car detailers, body shops, car auctions, etc.• Built a high level of trust with the company which entrusted me with large quantities of cash, individual personal access to all the vehicles on the lot and unlimited access to the dealership as well, unsupervised access and courier service for important legal documents such as vehicle titles as well as transporting vehicles. Show less

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  2AM

  Jul 2010 - Jan 2014

  DJ/Event Manager

  • Freelance DJ, network and keep relations with clients to provide the best service for events. Provide musical entertainment and an exciting, positive experience for everyone.• Created raw interest through weekly events in 2012 at Club Rehab. Was in charge of event creation, management, hiring of musical talent, and promotion. • Performed at clubs such as Paradigm, Rehab, Coliseum, and LIT, in addition to Greek life functions, charity events on FSU campus, private parties, business functions, and wedding experience. Show less

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  CPAdvantages Inc.

  Jun 2011 - Dec 2011

  Marketing Director

  • Was in command of marketing company’s products online and on the phone. Included working with financial advisors and CPA/accountants on a product that would help people in such industries work for themselves using their experience and resources.• Provided assistance on where to take the direction of the program and helped design online/offline material, post on multiple websites, and work through various outlets to market and advertise the product.• Learned the skill of getting past the gatekeeper and creating trusting bonds quickly through all involved in the business that I was working with in order to sell the product and work with for future ventures.• Learned much about the connection between the accounting and finance industries and their codependence on each other. Show less

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  Napleton Infiniti of Tallahassee

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Sales Professional

  • Presented and sold vehicles to customers in the market for new and pre-owned vehicles. Sold approximately ten vehicles during the term working at the dealership.• Met & greeted, offered test drives, provided information, negotiated sales, and provided delivery of vehicles to customers. • Actively made phone calls with current and prospective customers, scheduled appointments, inquired about customers' experience with the dealership, provided follow-up for utmost customer satisfaction.

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  American Greetings

  Sept 2013 - Jan 2014

  Merchandiser

  • Stocked and organized greeting card inventory unsupervised for five area stores.• Worked with store management for proper placement of items and assured timely orders were met.

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  Kia Autosport

  Jan 2014 - May 2014

  BDC Representative

  • Made outgoing calls to schedule appointments with customers who had visited the dealership previously or had inquired online about our inventory. Answered specific questions to lead customers to eventual sales. • Accepted incoming calls; including sales calls, answering specific questions about vehicle sales and scheduled appointments to speak in-person with sales representatives. • Made phone calls for Kia Autosport's Tallahassee, Florida and Columbus, Georgia dealerships.

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  Docugreen

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

  Office Assistant

  • Efficiently scan documents for companies which include doctors’ offices, legal firms, finance firms, etc.• Assist in working on-assignment to professional offices collecting papers from shredding receptacles and moving boxes for shredding. • Train new employees and assist in design of marketing material.

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  EBay

  Jun 2015 - Feb 2019

  EBay Sales

  • Buy and upmarket items bought locally and sell on eBay for a profit.• Research profit viability of items to sell, inspect and test prospective items for sale, photograph and list items, ship items, and provide customer service answering questions and handling any concerns.• Maintain a 100% positive feedback rating.

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  Minton Parts

  Aug 2015 - Feb 2016

  Online Sales Manager

  • Determine competitive, profitable pricing for automotive parts. Inventory, photograph, and list automotive parts on eBay.• Increased sales by 193% from time starting the position at the end of August from 63 items sold for the month to 122 items sold in the month of October. Comparatively increased sales by 275% with 173 items sold in November.• Communicate with customers to answer inquiries and assure accuracy and satisfaction of their order. • Experienced with operating the point-of-sale system and using the Checkmate inventory management system. Show less

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  Affordable RVing

  Apr 2017 - Jul 2017

  Online Sales Manager

  • Managed the store’s eBay account; performed price comparisons, created listings, and shipped items.• Helped increase monthly sales from about $24,000 a month to $40,000 a month. • Provided customer service to keep positive feedback, spoke with customers over the phone, and if there was any problem with the customer’s order, provided assistance for a satisfying experience.• Proactively provided a channel between the warehouse and store for new inventory.• Photographed, took video, and listed RVs on eBay and RVTrader leading to eventual sale. Show less

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  Earth Love Gardens

  Jul 2018 - now

  Founder & CEO

  Consultation, design, installation, and education of:• Garden Beds for homes, organizations, and businesses. We also create Hoop Houses to allow you to grow year-round for both new and existing garden beds. • Native plant-focused pollinator and bird-friendly gardens, landscapes, and habitats. Through our partnerships with the Pollinator Partnership and the Audubon Rockies, we follow the guidelines of their respective habitat programs to further provide certification. • Edible gardens and landscapes (food forests). We can apply permaculture and regenerative agriculture principles. We focus on projects that create and foster healthy community.Additional partners with Go Outside Colorado's Generation Wild, Resource Central, One Tree Planted, and more. We welcome partnerships and collaborations in creating a healthy, loving world. Show less