Daniel Kay Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

Supervise team of on-site security officers in armed and unarmed assignments

West Cook

Ensure compliance with park district policies and procedures for all park patrons outdoor and indoor. Organize activities/hall rentals. Aid in revision of Incident/Injury report document.●Earned numerous awards, including, but limited to, Volkswagen Sales Guild; Volkswagen Passat Mentor; and Volkswagen Phaeton Specialist by providing extensive training along with exceeding sale and CSI forecasts.●Became the media spokesman for the Chicagoland VW Dealers Association during the 1998… Show more Ensure compliance with park district policies and procedures for all park patrons outdoor and indoor. Organize activities/hall rentals. Aid in revision of Incident/Injury report document.●Earned numerous awards, including, but limited to, Volkswagen Sales Guild; Volkswagen Passat Mentor; and Volkswagen Phaeton Specialist by providing extensive training along with exceeding sale and CSI forecasts.●Became the media spokesman for the Chicagoland VW Dealers Association during the 1998 Chicago Auto Show's launch of the new Beetle due to tailoring my replies to be brief, concise, and meaningful to their audience while utilizing the occasion to include the entire lineup of model offerings.●Made mass media appearances with the Chicago Chapter of A.B.A.T.E of Illinois, Inc., and Piaggio/Vespa, dressing and speaking professionally rather than reinforcing a negative biker stereotype to improve the brand’s image. Show less

Inside Wild Fire Harley-Davidson: Villa Park, Illinois

Prepared documentation for motorcycle rental and tour clients supporting 5 locations. Discussed insurance/waiver options, collected payment, helped customers get familiar with vehicle selected, provided recommendations as to routes, suggested stops and attractions customized to their specific destinations. Checked in rental returns, inspected for damages, and executed appropriate actions if needed, concierged local transportation and attractions while awaiting departure. Clientele consisted of… Show more Prepared documentation for motorcycle rental and tour clients supporting 5 locations. Discussed insurance/waiver options, collected payment, helped customers get familiar with vehicle selected, provided recommendations as to routes, suggested stops and attractions customized to their specific destinations. Checked in rental returns, inspected for damages, and executed appropriate actions if needed, concierged local transportation and attractions while awaiting departure. Clientele consisted of primarily overseas travelers, many with limited English language skills.●Achieved 30+% increase in volume of local renters over previous year’s, turning 1-day renters into 3-day weekend renters and converting 1 weekend-a-year renters into 2 or 3 weekends by soliciting travel guides and brochures and creating more routes and destinations to be seen and experienced.●Trained in-dealership employees, assisting with documentation and sharing best practices. Show less

Villa Park

Harley-Davidson had its own in-dealership rental program prior to their abandonment, signing agreement with Eaglerider to perform the role. ●Obtained 35+% annual growth in volume by upselling additional routes and destinations as well as increasing rental time. ●Suggested a 48-hour 3-model change-out program which was implemented company-wide and influenced new riders to purchase higher-level models. ●Assisted sales departments, reassuring their clientele made the right… Show more Harley-Davidson had its own in-dealership rental program prior to their abandonment, signing agreement with Eaglerider to perform the role. ●Obtained 35+% annual growth in volume by upselling additional routes and destinations as well as increasing rental time. ●Suggested a 48-hour 3-model change-out program which was implemented company-wide and influenced new riders to purchase higher-level models. ●Assisted sales departments, reassuring their clientele made the right decisions.●Worked with various entities, promoting how our experience differed from competition, helping to increase market share and increase brand awareness. Show less

Centerpoint Preserve, Northlake

Help to create a new league for youth activity to further reflect the growing diversity of our community.

Opposing a tax-increase-happy ultra-liberal opponent in an attempt to restore sanity to Illinois government and society. Many long-term or dynastic incumbents oppose my efforts to change the status quo, we've had enough!!! Now that the district has even more normal working people, Weirdo fringes from Oak Park's Gun-free zone commies need not spread their evil and degrade our society any further.

Ran in primary as one of 6, my forte was always positive communication with media and the GOP desperately needed a "Common man" candidate to shed the image of extreme right-wing, wealthy and overfared examples.

Franklin Park

A fresh start-up company for the distribution of imported Korean motorcycle helmets, accessories and apparel strictly for the touring rider. Lack of product and capital led to the short-lived venture.

Successor Piaggio USA franchisee to Vespa of Chicago, Inc. My role was to lead the transition from focus on custom choppers to more sanely sized motorcycles and the growing urban demand for easy-to-operate, quality motorscooters. all 3 locations involved excessive commute times.

Lincoln Park

Solicited designs for product and accessories to complement vehicle choices and brand recognition. Helped to educate customers on transportation options and trained salesmen and parts department on how to upsell additional products and services. Partnered with various manufacturers to offer clients additional products and create a one-stop shopping experience. Provided P/L accountability and oversaw 33 direct reports. ●Created advertisements to help promote all manufacturer’s products… Show more Solicited designs for product and accessories to complement vehicle choices and brand recognition. Helped to educate customers on transportation options and trained salesmen and parts department on how to upsell additional products and services. Partnered with various manufacturers to offer clients additional products and create a one-stop shopping experience. Provided P/L accountability and oversaw 33 direct reports. ●Created advertisements to help promote all manufacturer’s products while maintaining advertising compliance and brand images. ●Rescued franchise by implementing inventory control and variety of product offerings, recruited and trained retail sales/parts/service/delivery staff to ensure profitability and maintain customer satisfaction brand standards. ●Increased sales volume by 40+% through providing extensive training and getting involved with the urban vintage scooter groups, the retiree maxi-scooter groups, and promoting the store on other free publicity outlets.●Grew parts volume by 300% as a result of adding additional products/services from sourcing new vendors to meet our client’s needs.●Boosted service volume by 150% and restored CSI to acceptable levels through advertising and creating unique specials to attract more clients to the service department to get their equipment repaired/maintained/upgraded. Show less

Successfully resurrected a "backburner" franchise with morale-boost training. Maximized profitability by offering a myriad of accessories, some custom designed and made. Elevated the brand image to an extent of much local and national media coverage, example: Taught TV news personality Frank Mathie how to ride a highway-worthy motorscooter and assisted in filming the segment for broadcast.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Hospitality Mgt/Culinary Arts

An adult re-education to prepare automotive professionals for the change in workforce prospects.