Founder, President, and Creative Lead for a Powersports shop in Chicago, IL. Looking to take advantage of an under appreciated market where customer service, a quality product, and creativity has plateaued.

Head of sales and marketing strategy for a luxury chauffeured ground transportation provider in Chicago, IL.

Develop new business through extensive research and targeted lists. Gaining business by cold-calling, setting introductory appointments, and continuous follow-up. Once contract is earned, the process of maintaining the relationship begins by stopping by frequently as a friend, and ensuring the path from receiving a quote to final bill is seamless. With existing business, quality control past reservations to make sure the product is perfected on the consumer's end with monthly emails and calls. In terms of dormant business, connect with prior customers to revive/see what trends exist. For Social Media, configuring and directing days to produce content. Once proper content is produced, daily posting on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to show social image is up-to-date and prevalent.

Assessed clients' financial needs and crafted personalized solutions to help them achieve their goals, implementing their preferred financial plans. Built a strong client base of 300 contacts within the financial services practice, actively participating in prospecting meetings to expand the business. Conducted thorough financial "fact-finding" interviews to understand client needs, and successfully increased outreach from 25 calls and 2 appointments per week to 75 calls and 19 appointments per week.

Answered customer queries and concerns and provided advice to clients about specific services. Provided comprehensive follow up of past clients to check on service and build relationships. Contacted current accounts to prospect new business through personal interaction. Created new targeted client lists through extensive research for new potential worldwide business.

Discovered, hired, and trained new staff to become reliable performers both in productivity and quality of work. Managed and supported garage staff to ensure proper operating procedures with an emphasis on safety. Maintained accountability of inventory and accountability for organizing and controlling garage inventory of incoming manufacturer stock.