Edward Whitesides

www.usedphotopro.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE KEH, Inc. April 2000 – June 2015 Camera Road Buyer (August 2012-June 2015) • Evaluating a broad range of used camera equipment, determining market value, and purchasing equipment at camera stores and trade shows nationwide • Traveling on 25+ road buying events per year; each event engaging up to 100 customers and often more • Purchased upwards of $700,000 at wholesale in used photographic equipment per year • Negotiating price points as needed • Independent, on-the-spot decision-maker • Managing customer expectations with effective listening and communication skills • Coordinating logistical and travel arrangements within budget • Fostering and maintaining strong business relationships Camera In House Buyer (April 2000 – August 2012) • Purchased $1,000,000+ at wholesale in used photographic equipment per year. • Representing KEH in telephone, on-line and in person transactions with domestic and international customers • Provided personalized transaction service to customers ranging from single item purchases to estate sales • Accurate equipment price quotes • Resolved equipment discrepancies directly with customers when equipment was different than initial representation Wolf Camera and Video 1993 - 2000 Store Manager – 1995 - 2000 • Managing all day-to-day retail operations with over $500,000 in annual revenue • Supervising diverse team of ten employees comprised of lab technicians and sales staff • Trained and scheduled staff Customer Sales Specialist – 1993 - 1995 • Engaging and assisting customers in the purchase of approximately $200,000+ in photographic equipment per year • Trained on and operated Fuji 35mm film and print processing machines