Robert C. Bell
Campbellsville,KY
Summary
Experienced and knowledgeable in the economic and historical aspects of the area, I am seeking an opportunity to contribute to the growth of a vibrant community. With a deep appreciation for the recreational and cultural resources this community offers, I am eager to share my insights with both new residents and visitors alike.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Lowe's
04.2023 - Current
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled sales transactions efficiently while adhering to company handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Provided assistance with store setups in additional communities, including Owensboro, Somerset, Danville & Campbellsville.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
Sales Associate
Mitchell's Clothing
11.2023 - 01.2025
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
Radio Broadcaster and Program Director
Forcht Broadcasting
08.1992 - 07.2023
- Developed and implemented creative radio programming strategies.
- Created an effective system for tracking listener feedback and data.
- Coordinated with producers, directors, and other staff members to create engaging radio content.
- Ensured compliance with FCC regulations by monitoring airwaves for quality control purposes.
- Compiled research materials to develop topics for talk shows and news reports.
- Recorded commercials or public service announcements from scripts provided by clients.
- Organized live remote broadcasts at various events around the city.
- Researched current events and trends to develop new ideas for broadcasting segments.
- Worked closely with sales teams to ensure that advertising spots ran according to schedule.
- Developed relationships with local businesses in order to attract more sponsorships and revenue streams.
- Provided technical support during live broadcasts as needed.
- Monitored ratings reports to identify areas of improvement within the station's programming.
- Responded promptly to viewer inquiries via phone calls, emails, social media comments.
- Prepared daily show rundowns outlining all scheduled segments for upcoming shows.
- Collaborated with writers and reporters to produce interesting stories for broadcast.
- Reviewed scripts written by other broadcasters before they were aired on-air.
- Served as a mentor for junior broadcasters helping them improve their skillset.
- Increased listeners and engagement through fun and innovative promotions, production of quality advertisements and dynamic hosting.
- Interviewed show guests about lives, work or topics of current interest.
- Helped increase active listener audience by posting updates on station's social media pages.
Director for Russell County Youth Center
Lakers Landing
09.1991 - 03.1992
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
Bookseller
Joseph-Beth Booksellers
04.1990 - 10.1990
- Assisted customers in selecting books, magazines, and other merchandise based on their individual needs.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Inventoried new shipments of books and displayed them for sale.
- Provided information about titles, authors, and genres to customers who requested assistance.
- Organized book displays to attractively showcase products.
- Answered phones promptly and responded to customer inquiries with accurate information.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as counting cash drawers and checking all equipment for proper functioning.
Book Retailer
The Wellspring Christian Book Center
08.1987 - 10.1989
- General Retail Duties
- Special Events
- Stocking and displaying merchandise
- Cashier
- Inspected merchandise regularly for damage or defects before placing them on sale.
- Participated in special projects such as designing window displays or developing promotional campaigns.
- Planned, organized and executed promotional events for the store.
- Restocked shelves with merchandise in accordance with company policies.
- Performed daily opening and closing tasks including cash handling, deposits, and reconciliation of sales reports.
- Resolved customer concerns and answered questions to promote positive guest experiences.
Campground Attendant
Lake Cumberland State Resort Park
05.1985 - 07.1986
- Greeted guests, provided information and collected fees upon arrival.
- Assisted campers with setting up their campsite, including pitching tents and connecting to water and electricity.
- Provided general maintenance of the grounds and facilities, such as cleaning bathrooms, mowing grass, trimming trees, raking leaves.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communications And Human Relations
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY07.1987
High School Diploma -
Adair County High School
Columbia, KY05.1983
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective marketing and promotional skills
- Public speaking and engagement
- Relationship building
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
Former board member, Campbellsville Taylor County Chamber of Commerce
Former Board Member Campbellsville-Taylor County Trailtown
Previous member, Campbellsville Rotary Club
Previous member, Campbellsville Jaycees
Current Board member, Clay Hill Memorial Forest
Timeline
Sales Associate
Mitchell's Clothing
11.2023 - 01.2025
Sales Associate
Lowe's
04.2023 - Current
Radio Broadcaster and Program Director
Forcht Broadcasting
08.1992 - 07.2023
Director for Russell County Youth Center
Lakers Landing
09.1991 - 03.1992
Bookseller
Joseph-Beth Booksellers
04.1990 - 10.1990
Book Retailer
The Wellspring Christian Book Center
08.1987 - 10.1989
Campground Attendant
Lake Cumberland State Resort Park
05.1985 - 07.1986
High School Diploma -
Adair County High School
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communications And Human Relations
Eastern Kentucky University
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