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DENNIS BURLESON

Joplin

Summary

Possess exceptional communication, customer service, relationship-building, and negotiating proficiencies. Knowledgeable in accounts receivable / payable processes. Recognized for demonstrated success in taking calculated risks, executing effective strategies, and identifying growth opportunities.

Seasoned Proprietor well-versed in all facets of business operations. Efficiency-driven and service-oriented with excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict management abilities. Bringing many years of experience running similar businesses in industry.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Proprietor

Lucky 7 Restoration
Joplin
08.2020 - Current
  • Take on restoration jobs for classic cars
  • Procure needed materials and equipment
  • Coordinate schedule to achieve deadlines
  • Handle all quality control and customer satisfaction
  • Keep detailed customer data records
  • Deliver on time and budget

Proprietor

Unique Motorsports, LLC
Joplin
06.2014 - 08.2020
  • Handled all day to day business operations
  • Bought All inventory for dealership
  • Managed repair operations and preparation services.
  • Organized and kept detailed customer information up-to-date.
  • Coordinated all financial and BHPH agreements.
  • Processed payments for Buy Here Pay Here transactions.
  • Managed repossession efforts on delinquent units.
  • Managed advertising, state reporting, insurance, and oversight responsibilities.
  • Worked through Dealercenter for inventory and BHPH accounts

Business Account Executive

CROWN LIFT TRUCKS
12.2005 - 06.2014
  • Company Overview: Formerly UNITED MACHINERY & SUPPLY CO.
  • Skillfully prospect, cold call and initiate contact with potential business clients – providing business solutions in transportation, shipping and inventory control (including lift trucks and pallet racking systems).
  • Accurately maintain the customer database, updating information as needed.
  • Successfully design pallet rack processes and systems according to individual business needs – including push-back, flow, selective and drive-in racks.
  • Initiate and finalize sales negotiations, trade appraisals and various financial solutions – including the creation of lease programs.
  • Efficiently manage equipment rentals and off-lease inventory, overseeing the entire sales process while ensuring customers are consistently satisfied with products.
  • Successfully converted key lift truck business accounts from IC to Electric-powered equipment, saving company $1+ million over a five year lease term.
  • Formerly UNITED MACHINERY & SUPPLY CO.

Auto Sales Professional

ROPER AUTO GROUP
06.2002 - 12.2005
  • Performed a wide range of sales processes with quality and success while ensuring client satisfaction and revenue generation.
  • Developed and strengthened strong relationships with customers.
  • Excelled in negotiating, sales closing and deal structuring.

Owner

WORLDWIDE REFINISHING FRANCHISE
10.1995 - 06.2002
  • Oversaw and managed all day-to-day business operations – ensuring consistent business growth, profitability and success.
  • Accurately maintained and controlled inventory levels with cost-efficiency.
  • Hired, trained and supervised staff members.
  • Oversaw project success from initial bidding to quality assurance and final inspection.
  • Created and implemented advertising and marketing campaigns to increase business.

Education

Crown Lift Trucks Demonstrated Performance Sales Training -

05.2025

Associate of Arts - AutoCAD

MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY

Skills

  • Outside Sales Processes
  • Problem solving
  • Project management
  • Customer relationship management
  • Sales negotiation
  • B2B Sales Negotiating
  • Client Communications
  • Sales Prospecting
  • Relationship Building
  • Sales Deal Structuring
  • Advertising & Marketing Expertise
  • Inventory Control & Management
  • Customer Service

Timeline

Proprietor

Lucky 7 Restoration
08.2020 - Current

Proprietor

Unique Motorsports, LLC
06.2014 - 08.2020

Business Account Executive

CROWN LIFT TRUCKS
12.2005 - 06.2014

Auto Sales Professional

ROPER AUTO GROUP
06.2002 - 12.2005

Owner

WORLDWIDE REFINISHING FRANCHISE
10.1995 - 06.2002

Crown Lift Trucks Demonstrated Performance Sales Training -

Associate of Arts - AutoCAD

MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY

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