Getting To Know Cellular Sales: Garet Bartholomew
Posted on 27. Jan, 2012 by Jay Witherspoon in Getting to Know Cellular Sales
Garet Bartholomew (right) with his Uncle Julio Guzman (left).
What position(s) do you hold at Cellular Sales?
UN Training Coordinator, Sales Rep.
How long have you worked with the company?
One year.
What is your role within Cellular Sales?
I am responsible for coordinating the training of all new employees. I organize and implement new curriculum, pair new mentees with compatible mentors, upload necessary files, forms, and training documents specific to the trainee into a global server for mentors to update, and communicate all travel and schedule arrangements to mentees. I am also responsible for monitoring and maintaining the UN training team and curriculum, gathering feedback from the mentors, and facilitating program evolution.
Please tell me about your most rewarding or satisfying experience – your proudest moment – since you joined the company.
I have never had a job that kept me from living paycheck to paycheck before this. My father was diagnosed with cancer last January and forced into early retirement leaving my parents behind on their mortgage. Thankfully, I was actually able to pick [their mortgage] up for them. I still hold that experience and accomplishment close to me. It seemed impossible at the time but I overcame it and now know that there is nothing too big to conquer.
What makes Cellular Sales such a special company to work for?
In my eyes, Cellular Sales isn’t just a career – it’s a lifestyle. This company has such a huge effect on people both inside and outside of the job. I have never, in any other job, watched so many men and woman go through the transition that occurs when one is truly happy with their home and work life. We are given the tools from day one to succeed – and as we [succeed], this company will always succeed. It’s intoxicating and energizing. CSOKI will always be addicting, turning incredibly smart individuals into even smarter, happier and motivated giants.
What do you like best about working for Cellular Sales?
I have found that no matter where you go in this nation you can find CSOKI reps. They might be climbing a mountain or skydiving or doing some crazy thing but there is an instant comfort around them when you find them. I have never met a CSOKI rep that I couldn’t have an awesome conversation with. We are all so like-minded but different at the same time. I have never been more motivated than I [am] while around Cellular Sales reps. The competitive nature of the company along with the like-minded teams is a huge driving factor. I know I will never get bored or stagnant with this company and that is what I like most about working here.
Are there any obstacles you face at work?
For those that know me well, they say my brain must look like Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. I rely heavily on a few of my close coworkers to sort out the ongoing pile of ideas that pour out of my mouth on a daily basis to tell me what’s good and what’s bad.
Do you have a funny story about working at Cellular Sales?
I have so many, especially after working with the UN Show Team, but I must say one that sticks in my head the most is watching, Chris “Chart” Heart, close a phone by yelling, “LOUD NOISES!” during a tractor pull in Boonville, NY. Tractor pulls are extremely loud and this made the customer laugh and he was able to pull them in and close the sale. Chris also made a woman in a wheel chair get up and dance with the help of Mackenzie at that same show. Anytime the UN Show Team (AKA Shark Squad) travels, ridiculous things will happen.
Before working here, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had?
I worked on a twelve man team as a Special Operations Officer for the State of Colorado. High action and high stress.
What are your hobbies?
I’m a musician and a painter.
If you were stuck on a desert island, what three things would you have to have with you?
A moonshine still, crate of beef jerky and Kristen Bell.
If a phone was named after you, what would it be called?
HTC Snooze.
And finally… DROID or iPhone?
I love both but I’m a salesman through and through. Until they count for new lines I’m going DROID all the way.
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