Gary Joyce, Mba Email & Phone Number

Roanoke, Virginia, United States

Mentor those with vision impairments to gain career enabling employment.Work with employers who are looking to diversify and train companies on inclusion benefits.

Okinawa, Japan

Led a team of 23 dedicated employees and 16 contract scuba instructors providing scuba training and equipment selection across 5 locations on Okinawa, Japan.Constantly looking for new avenues of business revenue while providing a valuable experience for customers.

Greater Chicago Area

Present and conduct Instructor Examinations to certify new SCUBA Instructors, counsel/coach candidates on training methods and technique enhancements and provide feedback to Course Directors (instructor trainers) on areas for refinement.Introduce and present company philosophy, standards and procedures to competitively acquired business staff. Coach and mentor the implementation of presentation/teaching tools, techniques and educational products to drive new account profitability and… Show more Present and conduct Instructor Examinations to certify new SCUBA Instructors, counsel/coach candidates on training methods and technique enhancements and provide feedback to Course Directors (instructor trainers) on areas for refinement.Introduce and present company philosophy, standards and procedures to competitively acquired business staff. Coach and mentor the implementation of presentation/teaching tools, techniques and educational products to drive new account profitability and consumer satisfaction.Conduct CPR/First Aid Instructor Trainer seminars that review skills, marketing plans and knowledge. Present seminars for retail store staff, instructors and general diving consumers on sales, training topics, emerging technologies, becoming a PADI professional and other related topics to highlight the benefits of PADI programs. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Direct sales, business development, and account management to drive membership and revenue growth across 10-state territory. Determine prospect needs, develop solutions, and provide client relations for over 150 retail business accounts to ensure optimum satisfaction and retention. Present products and services in order to close consultative B2B and B2C sales. Devise and deploy strategies for business, marketing, and promotional efforts. Develop, coach, and lead team of 5 employees to provide… Show more Direct sales, business development, and account management to drive membership and revenue growth across 10-state territory. Determine prospect needs, develop solutions, and provide client relations for over 150 retail business accounts to ensure optimum satisfaction and retention. Present products and services in order to close consultative B2B and B2C sales. Devise and deploy strategies for business, marketing, and promotional efforts. Develop, coach, and lead team of 5 employees to provide top-notch support. Conduct onsite staff training for clients. Administer costs and budgets in alignment with organizational requirements. Show less

Rancho Santa Margarita, Ca

Prospected, negotiated, and close sales in 2 regions with 350 retail stores and 10,000 members. Assisted with implementing educational program concepts for dive center and instructor clientele. Researched customers and consulted on product solutions to surpass requirements. Coordinated client contact and marketing to develop new business.Recognized for maintaining team’s highest incoming//outgoing customer call rate.Earned numerous sales contest wins due to quality of… Show more Prospected, negotiated, and close sales in 2 regions with 350 retail stores and 10,000 members. Assisted with implementing educational program concepts for dive center and instructor clientele. Researched customers and consulted on product solutions to surpass requirements. Coordinated client contact and marketing to develop new business.Recognized for maintaining team’s highest incoming//outgoing customer call rate.Earned numerous sales contest wins due to quality of performance.Created standardized call schedule to enhance timeliness and consistency. Show less

Roanoke, Virginia Area

Orchestrated sales of training courses, travel packages, and equipment. Planned, scheduled, and staffed instructional sessions at all levels. Identified and met client expectations. Analyzed sales trends to improve results. Scheduled multilevel training programs for diving consumers with an average of 250 diving certifications issued each year by the business.Averaged over 100 divers certified per year as most requested instructor by customers.Tracked, merchandised, and… Show more Orchestrated sales of training courses, travel packages, and equipment. Planned, scheduled, and staffed instructional sessions at all levels. Identified and met client expectations. Analyzed sales trends to improve results. Scheduled multilevel training programs for diving consumers with an average of 250 diving certifications issued each year by the business.Averaged over 100 divers certified per year as most requested instructor by customers.Tracked, merchandised, and maintained product inventory with top-notch accuracy. Show less

Blacksburg, Va

Technical Photography, E-6 slide production, scientific B&W printing and copy photography for educational presentations

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business/Commerce, General, 3.8 Gpa

Graduated with Honors

Bachelor Of Arts, Communications

Associates, Photography

Activities and Societies: Yearbook Editor