1. Preston L. Batson
1610 E. Half Moon Lake Road Phone: 509-868-4928
Colbert, WA 99005 prestonbatson15@gmail.com
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Objective
To utilize my years of experience, knowledge, skills, motivation, and abilities to grow in an industry that
is my passion.
Areas of Expertise
Product Knowledge Communication Skills Industry Knowledge Various Areas of Sales
Foreign Importation Company Relations Attention to Detail Troubleshooting
Industry Relations Merchandise Entry Mechanical Skills Employee Engagement
Professional Experience
509 Incorporated (Subsidiary of Polaris Inc.) July 2014 – January 2017
Customer Relations, Sales, New Product Research and Development, Offshore Supplier Management,
Warehouse & Inventory Control
 Provide the best customer relations beginning with manufacturers,distributors, dealers, and
customers using expanded knowledge of product, enthusiasm, and industry knowledge.
 Maintain close relations between manufactures, distributors, dealers, customers.
 Increased quarterly sales with distributers and dealers using product knowledge, passion, and
enthusiasm.
 Oversaw product production to insure due dates and commitments were met.
 Managed offshore materials and products from supplier to door.
 Developed new products including but not limited to the concept, testing, to final production.
 Assigned multiple product research developing tasks to find results for better ingenuity for future
products.
 Studied patents of related products to avoid infringement.
 Responsible for researching and testing newly released and unreleased products using a variety of
methods that required in depth detailed reports directly reported to the manufacturer.
 Responsible for coordinating, attending, setup and teardown of the biggest snowmobile events in
the USA from East Coast to West Coast.
 Organized sales of multiple accounts while traveling.
 Increased sales at vendor and consumer shows using knowledge of product and passion for the
industry.
 Managed and oversaw all aspects of 509 vinyl department.
 Oversaw warehouse inventory and receiving.
 Involved in value product design using product knowledge and experience in the action sports
industry.
 Managed all E-commerce sales from overseeing any suspects of fraud, processing orders, to
warehouse floor.

2.  Worked with I.T. to insure website and B2B site were up to date with inventory and projected
sales.
 Created “Patriot Program” with current sales manager to give all Veterans,Active Military, and
Government Officials discounts for their service.
 Provided creative concepts and review for social media.
Let It Ride Board Shop December 2011- July 2014
Manager
 Manage a successfullocal board shop with the responsibility of independently running complete
store operations.
 Provide the best customer service using my knowledge of product information, technology,
passion, and enthusiasm.
 Review product catalogs and purchase high demand products with knowledge of the current
market and location while meeting budget expectations.
 Use product knowledge to source new products to increase sales.
 Place orders using Excel and form templates.
 Study, review, test and use product in every aspect of in store merchandise including companies
not supplied in store to provide excellent product knowledge.
 Maintain close relations with customers and suppliers including inside/outside sales reps,
managers, and company owners.
 Ship and record all online sales, generate purchase orders and vouchers using Retail Pro.
 Create product information, descriptions, and style numbers to generate SKU’s for brand
merchandise.
 Update Online Store with images and descriptions of new merchandise.
 Provide a clean, organized, and professional retail environment.
Wonderland Family Fun Center March 2011-October 2012
Go-Kart Mechanic, Indoor & Outdoor Maintainer,Customer Service & Assistant Manager
 Build, repair, replace,and design parts for go-karts to insure the karts are in 100% operational
order.
 Responsible for all repair and maintenance including video game repair, indoor and outdoor
construction, welding and fabrication, generalmechanics, and handyman work.
 Supervised 6 to 10 employees during the evening shift.
 Performed closing tasks including inventory, cleaning, organization, recording day’s transaction,
and locking up.
Automatic Pool Covers Inc. June 2010- November 2010
Installer & Maintainer
 Built, installed, repaired and maintained automatic pool covers throughout the Inland Northwest.
 Was assigned project and location, traveled via company truck and worked unsupervised.
 Required excavation, concrete, heavy lifting, mechanical and electrical work.

3. Tin Roof February 2010- May 2010
Inventory & Warehouse Specialist
 Performed various warehouse functions as required.
 Assembled furniture and accessories.
Hopkins Automotive November 2008- February 2010
Shop hand, Detailer,Parts Sales, & Technician
 Performed various duties as required including but not limited to: lubrication, brakes, suspension,
mechanical, electrical, fabrication, exterior and interior work.
 Ordered,received, shipped, and kept track of all inventory.
 Maintained Clean and safe work environment for all.
Pac Sun May 2008- August 2008
Sales & Customer Service
 Performed customer sales and service duties including check out, displays, and product selection.
Metal Arc July 2008- August 2008
Welder/ Fabricator & Technical Sales
 Fabricated and welded parts per customer requirements.
 Sold raw material and equipment.
 Used various equipment including welders, cutoff saws,grinding and finishing.
Education
Mead High School September 2005- June 2009
 Graduated 2009
Spokane Falls Community College January 2010- June 2012
 (Not yet completed)
Skills
Proficient in Excel, Outlook, Word, and Power Point.
Proficient in import/export and E-commerce
Fabrication and production methods