David Bennett
Euless,TX
Summary
Highly motivated professional with 6 years of entrepreneurial and 15 years management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Code Enforcement Officer
City of Dallas
Dallas, TX
07.2023 - Current
- Protected safety and health of citizens by keeping buildings and land in accordance with housing and zoning ordinances.
- Conducted on-site inspections of residential and commercial properties to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
- Ensured that all necessary records were properly maintained, including case files, inspection logs, photographs, affidavits and court orders.
- Inspected properties for violations.
- Interacted with citizens in order to answer questions regarding code enforcement procedures and regulations.
- Appeared in court as necessary and testified at hearings.
Owner
Colin David Group LLC
Euless, TX
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
- Developed and implemented successful sales strategies to meet business goals.
- Oversaw staff hiring, initiating new training and scheduled processes to streamline operations.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
Fleet Service Clerk
Envoy Airlines
Dallas, TX
10.2014 - 01.2019
- Adhered to safety protocols in directing aircraft departures and arrivals.
- Drafted documentation and reports to record freight and cargo weights.
- Provided customer service to passengers, including baggage handling, ticketing, and reservations.
- Processed freight paperwork for shipment releases and invoices for payment collection.
- Verified accuracy of passenger manifests against boarding documents prior to take-off.
Texas Direct Sales Supervisor
Charter Communications - North Richland Hills, TX
05.2017 - 12.2019
- Coached and developed entry-level sales professionals into highly successful closers.
- Collaborated closely with sales representatives to communicate goals, delegate assignments and optimize strategies.
- Translated senior management objectives and directives into actionable front-line sales strategies and effective policies.
- Traveled across territory daily to back up and oversee team of 55.
- Conducted one-on-one coaching sessions with direct sales personnel to ensure effective execution of job duties.
District Sales Manager
Time Warner Cable - Beeville, TX
10.2015 - 05.2017
- Train and monitor representatives in techniques to assist customers in the selection, purchase and retention of products and services
- Work with store manager to manage all retail sales specialist, in driving sales and retention
- Coach and mentor all RSS in achieving sales performance at or above expectations
- Maintenance and delivery of all corrective action documents within sales teams
- Coach and mentoring all associates in achieving sales performance at or above expectations
- Managing multiple retail stores, locations include Beeville, Alice and Corpus Christi, TX
Store Manager/Store Trainer
AT&T - Fort Worth, TX
11.2006 - 11.2009
- Managing the daily operations of the retail store
- Scheduling employees, maintaining store appearance and the completion of day to day paperwork
- Spending 75% on sales floor to ensure efficient, courteous handling of customer requests, including sales, billing and service problem resolution, bill payment and technical troubleshooting
- Verifying accuracy of daily service revenue reports and bank deposits, maintaining compliance with AT&T mobility store standards.
Trainer
AT&T
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Trained newly hired top talent to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
- Provided constructive feedback and positive reinforcement to keep trainees motivated.
- Developed and coordinated trainings to help individuals learn company policies and procedures and job tasks.
- Evaluated individuals regularly for progress or growth potential to guide decisions regarding advancement and additional training.
- Created tests, exercises and role-plays for courses to verify competency.
- Facilitated orientation and training classes to communicate policies and procedures to new hires.
Education
Real Estate License - Real Estate
Kaplan University
Dallas, TX12.2004
Business Administration And Management
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA05.1992
Lincoln High School Communications Magnet -
Dallas, TX
05.1991
Skills
- Coaching
- Training
- Microsoft office
- KPI Management
- Employee Development
- Sales Leadership
- Hiring and staffing
- Verbal and written communication
Additional Information - Skills And Abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Analytical thinker
- Relationship building
- Attentive to details
- Time management
- Active listener
- Coaching and training
Certification
- TDLR
Timeline
Code Enforcement Officer
City of Dallas
07.2023 - Current
Owner
Colin David Group LLC
01.2018 - 01.2024
Texas Direct Sales Supervisor
Charter Communications - North Richland Hills, TX
05.2017 - 12.2019
District Sales Manager
Time Warner Cable - Beeville, TX
10.2015 - 05.2017
Fleet Service Clerk
Envoy Airlines
10.2014 - 01.2019
Trainer
AT&T
01.2007 - 01.2008
Store Manager/Store Trainer
AT&T - Fort Worth, TX
11.2006 - 11.2009
Real Estate License - Real Estate
Kaplan University
Business Administration And Management
Grambling State University
Lincoln High School Communications Magnet -
Dallas, TX