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Kelvin Yakah

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Car Salesperson

Self Employed
Ghana, GREATER ACCRA
11.2022 - 03.2024
  • Assisted customers in making informed decisions about the cars they were interested in purchasing.
  • Provided follow-up customer service after a car sale was completed.
  • Conducted test drives for prospective buyers.
  • Created detailed reports of daily sales activities for management review.
  • Inspected vehicles regularly to ensure they met safety standards prior to being put up for sale.
  • Negotiated prices with customers who wanted to buy used cars from the dealership's lot.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of vehicles' features to customers during showroom visits and test drives.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction by providing prompt, reliable service.
  • Developed relationships with potential buyers through phone calls and emails.
  • Greeted customers and provided product information.
  • Responded to inquiries from potential customers via email and telephone.
  • Scheduled automotive deliveries with vendors and customers.
  • Followed up with customers to build long-term relationships and successful referrals.
  • Collaborated with prospective customers over phone and email to schedule sales appointments.
  • Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
  • Prepared merchandise for purchase or rental.

Gold Miner

Alhaji Bawa Enterprise
Ghana, GREATER ACCRA
01.2019 - 06.2022
  • Measured the quality of ore samples using specialized testing equipment.
  • Assisted in setting up and maintaining a sluice box to separate gold from sediment.
  • Supervised teams of miners while they worked at extracting large amounts of ore from the ground.
  • Drilled holes in rock faces with blasting tools to create explosions that would loosen the ore.
  • Tested soil samples taken from various depths within a mine shaft for traces of gold.
  • Cleaned out settling ponds filled with water used during the extraction process.
  • Organized materials into piles according to type so they could be easily identified later on.
  • Replaced gears and bearings to maintain equipment performance.
  • Maintained and sanitized work areas to achieve safe equipment operation.
  • Cleaned, sanitized and maintained equipment and tracks, walkways and conveyor decking to maintain safe work area.

Construction Worker

Reggie Constructions
Ghana, GREATER ACCRA
02.2010 - 11.2015
  • Cleaned job sites daily removing debris, dirt and hazardous materials safely.
  • Ensured compliance with local codes regarding building regulations.
  • Coordinated with other workers onsite to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
  • Inspected work areas for safety issues before beginning any task.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on all tools used during construction process ensuring that they were properly functioning at all times.
  • Provided assistance to supervisors when needed completing additional duties as assigned.
  • Mixed concrete, mortar and other materials to prepare building material.
  • Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials to improve production.
  • Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
  • Logged inventory to track supply counts, organize equipment, and gather important materials.
  • Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
  • Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
  • Sustained safety protocols to maintain secure, proper handling of equipment and materials.
  • Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
  • Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
  • Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
  • Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
  • Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
  • Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
  • Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.

Education

High School Diploma -

Swedru SDA Secondary School
Agona Swedru Ghana
09-2009

Skills

  • Closing deals
  • Building rapport
  • Strong negotiation
  • Calculating Prices
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Warranty requirements
  • Vehicle auctions
  • Leasing options
  • Lead Follow Up
  • Demonstrating Vehicle Features
  • Friendly and Enthusiastic
  • Goal Setting
  • Staff Training
  • Contract Preparation
  • Purchasing
  • Competitive
  • Market understanding
  • Relationship Building
  • Sales closing
  • Negotiation strengths
  • Customer Service
  • Showroom Maintenance
  • Delivering Vehicles
  • Email and Telephone Etiquette
  • Product Knowledge
  • Customer Assistance
  • Payment Processing

Timeline

Car Salesperson

Self Employed
11.2022 - 03.2024

Gold Miner

Alhaji Bawa Enterprise
01.2019 - 06.2022

Construction Worker

Reggie Constructions
02.2010 - 11.2015

High School Diploma -

Swedru SDA Secondary School

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