Christopher Davenport
Summary
Experienced professional seeking employment in a sales-focused environment to utilize sales experience, logistical skills, recruiting, training, and strong people skills. Detail-oriented with excellent multitasking and communication abilities. Demonstrates a proven ability to collaborate with team members. Energetic and personable with a talent for building relationships and connecting with people. Possesses a solid understanding of talent sourcing and candidate screening processes, along with strong analytical and communication skills. Dedicated to identifying top talent and contributing to organizational success.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Realtor
Self-Employed
Tennessee & Kentucky
02.2018 - Current
- Coordinated various aspects of real estate transactions such as inspections, appraisals, and financing arrangements, minimizing delays and challenges for clients.
- Built lasting relationships with clients through excellent communication, personalized service, and dedication to their needs.
- Developed strong knowledge of local market conditions, allowing for accurate pricing strategies and targeted marketing efforts.
- Enhanced client satisfaction with diligent follow-up after closing, ensuring a positive experience overall.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and professionally throughout the entire transaction process.
- Generated leads for potential buyers and sellers by hosting open houses, conducting market analysis, and networking within the community.
- Provided expert advice on property values, guiding clients to make informed decisions when buying or selling homes.
Talent Acquisition Specialist up to Staffing Manager
Randstad USA
Springfield, TN
06.2014 - 05.2018
- Primary contact for our largest client during the time frame of 10/2014-7/2016
- Grew this account from 40 Talent on assignment to 193 by working directly on site with Plant Management and the HR staff
- Currently recruit for 17 different clients with very diverse skill sets required to fill open positions at their facilities
- Manage weekly payroll, unemployment claims, workers compensation files and sales projections
- Market the Middle TN area for new clients to provide staffing needs on a temporary and permanent direct hire basis
- Co-Developed/Co-Anchored New Hiring Pilot Program in Middle Tennessee that catapulted Direct Hire Fee's moving our office into one of the largest in the United States
- 600+% Increase in Billable Fee's
Manager Trainee up to Area Manager (14 Locations)
Hertz Corporation
Clarksville & Knoxville, TN
01.2005 - 05.2014
- Recruited new employees through local screening of applicants
- Coordinated college job fairs at Austin Peay and the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and Chattanooga
- Negotiated leases on existing and proposed locations with property owners and evaluated contractor bids for structural and cosmetic work of the locations including interior and exterior
- Also, worked with local zoning boards over location and signage issues
- Worked with local Chamber of Commerce and Civitan clubs
- Managed the Fleet Needs for incoming and outgoing flights for the Clarksville Montgomery Regional Airport aka Outlaw Field (Exclusive Provider)
- Primary contact for Hertz/AAFES government contract on Ft Campbell Military Installation
- Worked directly with AAFES for local promotions and on base marketing strategies
- Worked continuously with the travel office and SATO/Carlson Travel for DOD fleet needs
- Supplied Fleet needs to motor pools when needs arise via local bids
- Worked with all branches of the Armed Forces to coordinate travel arrangements for incoming training missions and outgoing TDY orders
- Prepared Daily/Weekly/Monthly/Yearly paperwork for fleet status, fuel reconciliation, employee training/development, employee turnover and YOY business plans along with forecasting…
- Marketed Western KY, Middle & East TN areas to gain primary body shop, dealership, insurance agents and corporate account business
- Training Achievements: Zenger Miller: Front Line Leadership, Lean Principles of Management: Conducted by a Six Sigma Black Belt, Hoshin: Conducted by a HIPP coordinator, Blood borne Pathogens & Hazard Communication Training, CPR and Basic First Aid Responder
Assistant Store Manager/Commercial Sales
Batteries Plus
Clarksville, TN
05.2003 - 01.2005
- Processed weekly/monthly accounts receivable and payable
- Handled purchasing/merchandising of storefront and back stock products
- Custom built and rebuilt NI-CD & NI-MH rechargeable battery packs
- Ran the front counter dealing with retail customers and commercial accounts
- Worked with various units on Ft
- Campbell to supply battery needs for motor pool and weapons, etc
Lead Mobile Installer / Front Line Sales
HH Gregg
Clarksville, TN
05.1997 - 04.2003
- Oversaw and trained in one of the company's most profitable mobile installation departments
- Designed and fabricated custom speaker and amplifier enclosures for various makes and models of vehicles/watercrafts
- Conducted weekly training sessions for floor associates to educate them on new equipment and installation methods
- Offered customer assistance on counter sales, customer service department and through the installation bay sales
- Maintained the 12 volt system in the car audio sound room, along with the AC/DC power system in the overhead ceiling grids
Education
B.S. - Public Management, Criminal Justice
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN01.2002
Skills
- Talent acquisition
- Candidate sourcing
- Interview coordination
- Recruitment strategy
- Hiring process
- Job posting
- Applicant tracking
- Candidate screening
- Offer negotiation
- Employer branding
- Candidate engagement
- Talent pipeline
- Onboarding process
- Industry networking
- Sales negotiation
- Negotiation
- Schedule coordination
- Market research
- Pricing negotiation
- Property research
Hobbies and Interests
- Outdoor Activities
- Fishing
- Spending Time with Friends & Family
Timeline
Realtor
Self-Employed
02.2018 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist up to Staffing Manager
Randstad USA
06.2014 - 05.2018
Manager Trainee up to Area Manager (14 Locations)
Hertz Corporation
01.2005 - 05.2014
Assistant Store Manager/Commercial Sales
Batteries Plus
05.2003 - 01.2005
Lead Mobile Installer / Front Line Sales
HH Gregg
05.1997 - 04.2003
B.S. - Public Management, Criminal Justice
Austin Peay State University