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Education
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Interests
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Danny Payne

Danny Payne

Richardson,TX

Summary

I want to point out the break in working from 2004 to 2023, I became a stay at home Dad in 2004. My wife, who was a doctor, passed away in 2015. I was here primary caregiver during her illness which was ALS and stage 4 breast cancer. I continued to nurture our children. I decided to go back to work after they were secure in their lives.

Overview

1
1
Certification
36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

DaBella
02.2026 - Current
  • Optimize sales strategies and achieve targets.
  • Trained new associates on sales techniques.
  • Named top regional sales associate shortly after completion of training with Dabella Home Improvement.
  • Net split in March was 108,894.30
  • Net split in April was 66,433.00
  • Net split in May was 76,747.50
  • Generated hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue for company.
  • Foster strong rapport and communication with buyers.
  • Fulfill every requirement of a qualified sales representative.
  • I stay on top of the process.
  • I know how to close, efficiently.

Certified Personal Trainer

West Plano Athletic Club
05.2003 - 05.2004
  • Developed, planned, and led personal fitness sessions.
  • Gave new clients initial assessments to record measurements and ability.
  • Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
  • Explained exercise modifications and movements to clients.
  • Educated clients on proper weight lifting, stretching, preventive care, nutrition, fitness.
  • Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries.

Front Desk Manager

West Plano Athletic Club
10.2000 - 05.2004
  • Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Managed front desk employees.
  • Made schedules.
  • In charge of hiring and firing.
  • Sold memberships.

Doorman

Omni Mandalay Hotel and Convention Center
11.1998 - 08.2000
  • I also directed the taxi line, valet cars, hold cars, guests coming in and out, valets and bellmen.
  • Relieved guests of luggage and connected with bellmen for delivery to rooms.
  • Greeted all guests with a welcoming tone.
  • Directed traffic during conventions, weddings, corporate meetings.

Bellman/Valet

Omni Mandalay Hotel and Convention Center
09.1997 - 05.1999
  • Answered guest's questions about property amenities and services.
  • Unloaded and load luggage.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work sites, guest services stations.
  • Delivered guest vehicles smoothly to the hotel guests.
  • Transferred luggage, bags, and other items from vehicles and main lobby to and from guest rooms with wheeled cart.
  • Delivered above and beyond service to all guests at our hotel.

Bellman/Valet

Hotel Galvez
11.1993 - 08.1997

-Runner Up for Bell Captain 1994.

-Won Employee of the Month December 1995.

-Runner up for Employee of the Year 1995.

-Received a perfect score from shoppers in 1995.

  • Explained important features of guest rooms to travelers.
  • Delivered newspapers, mail, and packages to guest rooms.
  • Escorted guests to assigned rooms and transported luggage.
  • Posted and maintained signage on hotel marquee.
  • Parked and retrieved guests vehicles in a timely manner
  • Gave all hotel guests VIP treatment
  • Greeted hotel guest and visitors upon arrival.

Bellman/Valet

Hilton Hotel
02.1995 - 06.1997
  • Transferred luggage, bags, and other items from vehicles and main lobby to and from guest rooms with a bell cart.
  • Provided guests with information regarding hotel's amenities, local attractions, nightlife, dining options.
  • Delivered newspapers, mail, packages, faxes, and check-out invoices to guest rooms.
  • Parked and retrieved guest vehicles in a timely manner.

Barback

Fishdance
06.1993 - 10.1993
  • Restocked ice, condiments, and snacks.
  • Maintained adequate levels of condiments and well-stocked drink stations to keep service flowing smoothly.
  • Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
  • Consistently hand washed all drinkware
  • Set up and broke down bar area every evening.

Long Distance Operator

Long Distance Network
03.1990 - 07.1992
  • Provided exceptional customer service.
  • Connected our long distance customers calls to other persons.
  • Made sure there was a great connection before I disconnected.

Education

High School Diploma -

Allen High School
Allen, TX
05.1989

No Degree - Business

Collin County Community College
Plano, TX

No Degree - Business

South Plains College
Levelland, TX

No Degree - Business

Galveston College
Galveston, TX

No Degree - Business

Collin County Community College
Plano, TX

Certification

Cooper Institute Certified Personal Trainer

Interests

  • Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
  • Personal Development and Self-Improvement
  • Gardening
  • Astrology
  • Drone Piloting
  • DIY and Home Improvement
  • Drawing and Painting
  • Photography
  • Mountain Biking
  • Skiing
  • Working Out
  • Golf

Timeline

Sales Associate

DaBella
02.2026 - Current

Certified Personal Trainer

West Plano Athletic Club
05.2003 - 05.2004

Front Desk Manager

West Plano Athletic Club
10.2000 - 05.2004

Doorman

Omni Mandalay Hotel and Convention Center
11.1998 - 08.2000

Bellman/Valet

Omni Mandalay Hotel and Convention Center
09.1997 - 05.1999

Bellman/Valet

Hilton Hotel
02.1995 - 06.1997

Bellman/Valet

Hotel Galvez
11.1993 - 08.1997

Barback

Fishdance
06.1993 - 10.1993

Long Distance Operator

Long Distance Network
03.1990 - 07.1992

High School Diploma -

Allen High School

No Degree - Business

Collin County Community College

No Degree - Business

South Plains College

No Degree - Business

Galveston College

No Degree - Business

Collin County Community College
Danny Payne