JEFFREY ARENA
Hopkinsville,KY
Summary
Decorated military professional from two branches of service to include the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army ready to leverage over 15 years of military service coupled with 6 years of Law Enforcement leadership and dependability. Certified in 2014 with the Bailiff academy and later in 2017 DOCJT class 484. Hardworking and reliable, with expert communication skills honed through years of sales experience. Bringing strength in handling work independently and trouble shooting while solving routine problems without oversight. A skilled team player with a background in internal environments to establish a cohesive work team. Performance driven, proactive and organized to perform daily tasks. Known for reliability and adaptability with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Ready to help the team achieve its directives and goals on and off the road.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Salesperson
Wyatt Johnson Toyota
Clarksville, TN
03.2026 - Current
- Developed strong customer relationships through personalized service and follow-up communications.
- Demonstrated extensive product knowledge to educate customers on vehicle features and benefits.
- Executed sales strategies to increase dealership visibility and drive customer traffic.
- Negotiated pricing and financing options to close sales effectively and efficient.
- Managed approximately 40 calls and emails per day from customers.
Salesperson
Pennyrile Ford
Hopkinsville, KY
07.2025 - 03.2026
- Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
- Collaborated with team members to reach collective sales goals, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Negotiated contracts skillfully, securing favorable terms for both company and client.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
Sales Specialist/Front End Supervisor
Lowes Home Improvement
Clarksville, TN
12.2023 - 07.2025
- Developed customer relationships to enhance sales and improve satisfaction.
- Trained new hires on company policies, procedures, and best practices for customer engagement.
- Coached junior sales team members on best practices, contributing to their professional development and overall success.
- Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.
Lead Assembler Armorer
Troy Industries
Clarksville, TN
06.2021 - Current
- Performed on-line and in-process visual inspections of products to ensure specifications aligned with work orders.
- Ensures product assembled met quality standards.
- Oversaw disassembly of returned products, aiding in root cause analyses designed to discern and eliminate production flaws.
- Maintained quality output by rejecting products outside of specifications.
- Finished all tasks and job duties, adhering to deadlines to avoid delays.
Deputy Sheriff
Trigg County Sheriff Office
Cadiz, KY
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Evaluated operational needs and assigned personnel and equipment to keep community safe.
- Wrote detailed case reports to assist with prosecution of offenders for wide range of criminal activities.
- Ability to work closely with people to resolve issues.
- Firearm instructor for department.
- Initial complaints taken and recorded.
- Maintaining order to protect life and property.
- Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public safety and order.
- Conducted thorough investigations of crimes and incidents, gathering evidence effectively.
- Served warrants efficiently while maintaining strict adherence to legal guidelines and procedures.
Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol
Cadiz Police Department
Cadiz, KY
02.2018 - 09.2019
- Responded to calls to conduct criminal investigations, interview victims and witnesses and create in-depth case files.
- Maintaining order to protect life and property; taking initial complaints; interviewing witnesses; securing a crime scene and conducting limited searches; responding to emergency situations; making arrests and performing booking procedures; gathering information and preparing reports; conducting routine patrol, traffic control, and traffic accident investigations.
- Enforced traffic laws to enhance road safety and reduce incidents.
- Conducted routine patrols to deter criminal activity and maintain public order.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Trained other officers in firearms and self-defense tactics.
Deputy Sheriff
Christian County Sheriff Department
Hopkinsville, KY
02.2014 - 10.2017
- Worked closely with public to maintain standards set forth by the courts.
- Wrote detailed case reports to assist with prosecution of offenders for wide range of criminal activities.
- Patrolled assigned areas to maintain visible police presence and readiness to respond to calls.
- Approached warrant actions with organized approach based on training and with proper safety measures.
- Trained new recruits on operational procedures and department protocols.
- Collaborated with community members to foster trust and improve police-community relations.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
- Trained other officers in firearms and self-defense tactics.
Infantryman
US Army
Ft Campbell, KY
08.2004 - 02.2014
- Inventoried and ordered sensitive and necessary military equipment and supplies such as medical supplies, food, and various types of medical equipment, including [Equipment].
- Helped mobilize weapons and vehicles to support troops and meet field mission objectives.
- Offered both technical and tactical guidance to fellow soldiers to help them succeed in the field.
- Directed 12 subordinates and superiors by providing tactical and technical guidance.
- Coordinated logistics and supply chain operations for equipment and personnel deployment.
- Commanded and trained teams in tactical operations and maneuvers to ensure mission readiness.
- Maintained strict discipline within the ranks enforcing adherence to military standards and regulations.
- Improved unit readiness by maintaining and repairing essential equipment, ensuring optimal performance in the field.
Infantry Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton, CA
05.1998 - 08.2004
- Maintained consistent level of communication to receive new orders and relay battlefield information.
- Directed 60 subordinates and superiors by providing tactical and technical guidance.
- Maintained good working relationship with co-workers and management.
- Managed daily tasks consistently and sought out opportunities to go beyond requirements and support business targets.
- Reviewed incoming orders and assigned work to Squad leaders to maintain demanding schedule.
- Developed and implemented training programs enhancing unit performance and cohesion.
- Led and trained soldiers in tactical operations and combat readiness.
Education
Certificate of Graduation - Criminal Law
Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training Academy
Richmond, KY08-2017
High School Diploma - Science, Psychology
Fairport High School
Fairport, NY05-1998
Skills
- Report writing
- Integrity and honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- De-escalation techniques
- Criminal investigations
- Human relations
- Emergency management
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Officer training
- Self-defense techniques
- Court testimony
- Self-defense training
- Domestic violence prevention
- Traffic control
Timeline
Salesperson
Wyatt Johnson Toyota
03.2026 - Current
Salesperson
Pennyrile Ford
07.2025 - 03.2026
Sales Specialist/Front End Supervisor
Lowes Home Improvement
12.2023 - 07.2025
Lead Assembler Armorer
Troy Industries
06.2021 - Current
Deputy Sheriff
Trigg County Sheriff Office
09.2019 - 09.2020
Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol
Cadiz Police Department
02.2018 - 09.2019
Deputy Sheriff
Christian County Sheriff Department
02.2014 - 10.2017
Infantryman
US Army
08.2004 - 02.2014
Infantry Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
05.1998 - 08.2004
High School Diploma - Science, Psychology
Fairport High School
Certificate of Graduation - Criminal Law
Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training Academy