Jamie Seevers has over 30 years of experience in business development, marketing, sales, and management. He has successfully opened and managed multiple retail stores, growing sales and maintaining high customer satisfaction. Seevers also has experience in financial consulting and sales, developing a client base of 300 investors. He is skilled in strategic planning, employee training, and motivating teams to achieve goals.
1. JAMES N. SEEVERS, Jr. – (Jamie)
3710 Wickersham St. • Corpus Christi, Texas 78415
(361)739-1696 • jamie.seevers@gmail.com
Executive with proven experience in business development,strategic planning, marketing, training and development of
employees, management of retail businesses,and sales in the automobile industry.
• Organized person with daily task list to accomplish objectives.
• Extensive experience in customer service and knowing the importance of having a satisfied customer.
• Developed successfuladvertising campaigns through television, radio, print media, and direct mail marketing.
• Diligently performed extensive selections of quality merchandise and purchases.
• Working knowledge in (Windows XP, 8, 10), Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer, Quick Books, publishing programs,
AutoNation Compass – Customer base planner, and computer programs involving virus protections.
Manager with energetic motivational skills, the ability to delegate necessary tasks,and the experience to train others to
provide excellent customer service.
• Implemented 2 successfulstore openings,through design,setup,hiring, employee training, merchandising, selecting and
ordering merchandise, and installation of surveillance equipment.
• Successfully trained employees for excellent customer service skills, sales, cleanliness, organization, merchandising,
operation of cash registers including; cash, check, and credit transactions,and tax exempt transactions.
• Managed the ongoing business needs ofa retail store averaging approximately 7,500 square feet.
Leader who sets and achieves strategic goals with employees in support of organizational needs.
• A person who leads by example.
• Motivates employees through positive communication skills.
BBA in Finance – The University of Texas at Austin 1986
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Car and Truck Sales – Sames Ford Corpus Christi – New and Used April 1, 2016 to July 13, 2016
Car and Truck Sales – AutoNation Ford, Mazda – New and Used July 29, 2011 to February 1, 2016
• MasterCertified through Ford – Product Knowledge
• Excellent CSI
• Built strong relationships with all customers and staff – including management, service, make ready, lending institutions
• Sold through Needs Analysis
• Continuous Follow-up with customers
• Many repeat customers and referrals
• Introduced customers to service for any follow-up service needs
Store Manager – Stripes – Convenience Store October 2008 to April 2010
• Turned customer store image into a positive and energetic shopping experience.
• Double Digit monthly growth 83% of the time, positive growth every month.
• Outstanding Achievement award for Zero Turnover.
• Maintained tight yet courteous rapport with product vendors and ordered store groceries weekly through McLanes.
• Increased customer loyalty through customer service, clean and organized store, maintaining product in stocks and by
leading and training the concept that “The Customer Comes First”.
President - Dollar Bonanza, Inc. – Variety Dollar Store January, 2004 to August,2007
• Planned and implemented all aspects ofthe business.
• Managed over 100 employees during the operation of the business.
• Managed the efficient setup and opening of 2 locations.
• Handled all cash handling needs.
Owner Operator - Xpress Vending - Sale of snacks and drinks from vending machines May, 1991 to June 30, 2015
• Negotiated locations for machines to produce revenue.
• Selected all products for sale and determined price points.
• Purchased machines, setup at locations,and maintained in working order.
• Prepared monthly commission statements and delivered in person.
• Restocked and maintained machines as needed and provided excellent customer service.
Financial Consultant - Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. March, 1987 to September, 1989
• Studied for and acquired my Series 7, Series 69, and General Lines Agent for Life, Accident, Health & HMO licensing.
• Prospected through cold calling on the phone; dialing 300 times per day, seminars, networking, and referrals.
• Sold Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds, CD’s, Limited Partnerships, and Insurance to clients according to their needs.
• Built a client book of approximately 300 investors.
OTHER INTERESTS
Life Member – The Ex-Students Association - The University of Texas at Austin
Past President - Corpus Christi Golf Association
Personal activities include Cars and Trucks, Golf, Hunting, Fishing, Gardening, and spending time with family.