Dantonio Aponte
Ventnor City,USA
Summary
Proven sales professional with over five years of experience in client relationship management and consultative sales solutions. Recognized as 2024 Presenter of the Year for outstanding sales performance and communication. Skilled in leadership, coaching, and customer engagement, consistently driving results in fast-paced environments. Committed to enhancing client experiences and contributing to a high-performing organization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Furniture Consultant
Kensington Furniture
Northfield, New Jersey
03.2026 - 06.2026
- design, and home furnishing needs through a discovery-based sales approach.
- Recommended products and room solutions tailored to customer preferences, budget, and lifestyle.
- Built customer relationships by providing knowledgeable guidance throughout the sales process.
- Maintained product knowledge across multiple furniture categories and custom-order options.
Live Performer
Evolution Gaming
Atlantic City, Nj
12.2025 - 02.2026
- Hosted live online blackjack games for players in a fast-paced, broadcast studio environment.
- Ensured accurate game procedures while maintaining compliance with company policies and gaming standards.
- Delivered a professional, engaging customer experience through clear communication and efficient game management.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail, multitasking, and composure while working under continuous live video.
Sales Representative
Wyndham Destinations
Atlantic City, NJ
04.2021 - 09.2025
- In house sales representative tasked with upgrading existing owners and providing a warm tour experience. Duties include financial assistance and help going over contracts.
- Sold Vacation ownership
- Supervised floor sales
- Identified sales opportunities and acted on leads
Selling Manager
Travel + Leisure Co. - Club Wyndham
Atlantic City, NJ
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Facilitated high-impact, in-person sales presentations for both existing owners seeking upgrades and new prospective buyers, consistently delivering top-tier conversion results.
- Served as senior sales leader on the floor, mentoring and coaching new representatives on sales strategy, product knowledge, and compliance to strengthen overall team performance.
- Led structured training sessions to ensure team mastery of Club Wyndham's product portfolio, ownership benefits, financing options, and industry-specific sales processes.
- Supported newer sales reps in live deals by assisting with closing strategies and objection handling to maximize team sales volume.
- Achieved Club Wyndham VIP Sales Recognition, surpassing the annual requirement of $700K+ in sales with a personal volume of $872,000.
- Demonstrated strong leadership presence, maintaining high customer satisfaction while driving revenue growth in a fast-paced, quota-driven environment.
Lead Presenter
Travel + Leisure Co. - Club Wyndham
Atlantic City, NJ
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Delivered high-energy, in-person timeshare presentations to groups of 10+ guests, 3+ times daily, designed to create excitement, build trust, and drive sales opportunities.
- Served as the primary presenter for the site, conducting the majority of all scheduled presentations and maintaining a consistent, engaging, fast-paced delivery.
- Leveraged deep product knowledge and dynamic communication skills to educate audiences and maximize interest in ownership opportunities.
- Tracked and analyzed key presentation metrics to improve conversion rates, refine messaging, and align with sales goals.
- Collaborated with site management and corporate teams to develop and optimize presentation videos and supporting materials.
- Trained and mentored new presenters, providing coaching on delivery, storytelling, guest engagement, and compliance.
- Awarded Presenter of the Year (2024) for exceeding over $1,000,000 in sales volume generated directly from presentations.
Bartender
Cuba Libre Restaurant and Rum Bar
Atlantic City, NJ
03.2014 - 03.2021
- Progressed rapidly through three roles—Food Runner, Barback, and ultimately Bartender-reflecting strong performance, reliability, and the ability to quickly master new responsibilities.
- Delivered high-quality service to diverse customer base, enhancing guest satisfaction and encouraging repeat business.
- Prepared and executed classic and specialty cocktails while advising guests on beverage and menu selections to elevate their experience.
- Progressed rapidly through three roles-Food Runner, Barback, and ultimately Bartender-reflecting strong performance, reliability, and the ability to quickly master new responsibilities.
- Maintained full compliance with health, safety, and COVID-19 protocols, including proactive sanitation procedures and on-the-spot guest communication to ensure a safe and orderly environment.
- Collaborated with front-of-house teams to streamline workflow, maintain service standards, and ensure seamless nightly operations.
Education
High school diploma - Instrumental Music
Charter~Tech High School
Somers Point, NJSkills
- Sales Strategy
- Sales closing
- Upselling
- Product knowledge
- Customer Service
- Account management
- Strong Communication
- Negotiation
- Presentation Skills
- Dispute resolution
- RelatComputer operationsilding
- Team Leadership
- Training
- Computer literacy
- Leadership
- Leadership
- Team leadership
Certification
- Casino Control License, 06/01/15, Present, Gives me the ability to handle money and alcohol in casinos and their restaurants.
- Real Estate License, 05/01/21, 06/01/27
Languages
English
Relocation
English
Additional Information - Work Authorization
English
Timeline
Furniture Consultant
Kensington Furniture
03.2026 - 06.2026
Live Performer
Evolution Gaming
12.2025 - 02.2026
Selling Manager
Travel + Leisure Co. - Club Wyndham
07.2024 - 08.2025
Lead Presenter
Travel + Leisure Co. - Club Wyndham
06.2024 - 08.2025
Sales Representative
Wyndham Destinations
04.2021 - 09.2025
Bartender
Cuba Libre Restaurant and Rum Bar
03.2014 - 03.2021
High school diploma - Instrumental Music
Charter~Tech High School