ARVIND GAVALI
Valley Park
Summary
Key Skills Good work ethics Basic math Computer skills Multitasking abilities + Reading comprehension Responsible Customer service MS Office Interpersonal Communication Teamwork First Aid/CPR Leadership Clerical Supervision Written Communication Flexible & Adaptable Critical thinking
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Consultant
St Charles Hyundai
St Peters, MO
02.2026 - Current
- Trained new staff on sales techniques and product knowledge to ensure consistent service delivery.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms from customers to improve service quality and sales processes.
- Led initiatives to optimize inventory management, reducing excess stock and improving turnover rates.
- Monitored market trends and competitors' activities to adjust strategies for maximizing revenue growth.
Lyft Driver
Lyft
St Louis, MO
02.2025 - 03.2026
- Delivered safe and efficient transportation services to diverse clientele.
- Navigated complex city routes using GPS technology to optimize travel times.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing passenger inquiries and concerns promptly.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and functionality through regular inspections and maintenance checks.
Sales Consultant
Napleton Kia
St Peters, MO
11.2025 - 01.2026
- Developed and maintained strong customer relationships to enhance client satisfaction and loyalty.
- Conducted comprehensive vehicle presentations to effectively communicate product features and benefits.
- Collaborated with team members to strategize sales approaches and meet monthly targets.
- Analyzed customer needs to provide tailored solutions, resulting in increased sales opportunities.
Owner/Head Instructor
Team Z MMA Fitness Center
Chesterfield, MO
09.2012 - 12.2025
- Marketing
- Teaching
- Cleaning
- Hiring
- Staff development
- Curriculum development
Driver
Uber
St Louis, Missouri
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Rideshare for Uber full time.
Server
The Cheesecake Factory
Chesterfield, MO
10.2015 - 08.2017
- I was a server. I did all of the typical responsibilities of a server which include customer service, taking orders, working with money, cleaning, re-stocking, food prep.
Loan Officer
Heritage Funding
Downers Grove, IL
05.2007 - 06.2009
- I was a loan officer for two different mortgage companies. The most recent was Heritage Funding where we made a lot of phone calls working internet leads. We primarily used the Lower My Bills lead generation to get the internet leads. The first mortgage company I worked for I was bringing in leads on our own by cold calling and networking with other professionals. I was a licensed loan officer and performed all of the duties of creating, selling, and closing mortgage loans. This includes following up with documentation, verifying correct information, making sure all documentation needed was in the file, worked closely with the Loan Processors and Underwriters. We also had to keep abreast of any loan products, current rates, bank requirements and regulations.
- Explain services or policies to clients, such as debt management program rules, the advantages and disadvantages of using services, or creditor concession policies.
- Analyze potential loan markets and develop referral networks to locate prospects for loans.
- Compute payment schedules.
- Recommend strategies for clients to meet their financial goals, such as borrowing money through loans or loan programs, declaring bankruptcy, making budget adjustments, or enrolling in debt management plans.
- Investigate missing checks, payment histories, held funds, returned checks, or other related issues to resolve client or creditor problems.
- Review and update credit and loan files.
Program Director
Z's Martial Arts Academy
Buffalo Grove, IL
05.1997 - 06.2004
- I ran the program and taught classes. I worked with the marketing and administration. I had to sell the program and re-sell students to keep them as paying clients. I did all of the prospecting and follow up calls as well as attendance calls.
Education
EMT -
EMT st Louis Community College at Wildwood
05-2021
Business - Business
Harper College
Palatine, IL05-1995
Skills
- Adaptable
- Black belt
- Clerical
- CPR
- Critical thinking
- Sales
- Marketing
- Management and Administration
Accomplishments
I currently hit my monthly sales quotas
I have had hundreds of clients and thousands of customers in various jobs
Started and operated my own business for 13 years
Owned and managed real estate
Managed and trained others
4th degree black belt
licensed EMT
Certification
- Licensed EMT in EMT st Louis Community College at Wildwood | January 2021 - May 2021
- Licensed EMT in EMT st Louis Community College at Wildwood
- EMT
- CPR
Languages
English
Timeline
Sales Consultant
St Charles Hyundai
02.2026 - Current
Sales Consultant
Napleton Kia
11.2025 - 01.2026
Lyft Driver
Lyft
02.2025 - 03.2026
Driver
Uber
08.2022 - 01.2024
Server
The Cheesecake Factory
10.2015 - 08.2017
Owner/Head Instructor
Team Z MMA Fitness Center
09.2012 - 12.2025
Loan Officer
Heritage Funding
05.2007 - 06.2009
Program Director
Z's Martial Arts Academy
05.1997 - 06.2004
Business - Business
Harper College
EMT -
EMT st Louis Community College at Wildwood