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David Smith

Kindred,FL

Summary

14 year broadcast communications professional seeking full-time management opportunity to share the gospel and bring encouragement to community through Bible teaching programs and music.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Vacation Sales Representative

Bluegreen Vacations
10.2017 - Current

Sold vacation packages inside Bass Pro Shops. Achieved yearly, monthly and team recognition as company top salesman.

  • Provided customers with best deals and well-researched travel options, successfully negotiating rates while improving customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Provided exemplary customer service to new and existing clients, which helped build lasting relationships and secure new travel assignments.

Electronics Sales

Target
10.2015 - 10.2017
  • Applied knowledge of electronics products to educate prospects and customers.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Stayed up-to-date on current promotions, sales and special events to impart such information to customers.
  • Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.

Pastor

Delhi First Southern Baptist Church
04.2011 - 05.2015
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
  • Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.

Assistant Manager

Leslie's Pool Supplies
11.2008 - 04.2012
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits.
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.

Assistant Manager

Beardsley's Book And Bible
04.2004 - 05.2007

Assisted music manager with day to day operations of department.

  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
  • Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits. Through local talent show and children's event.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.

AM Announcer, Music and Production Director

WTGN-FM
01.1997 - 03.2004

7 years AM announcer

4 years music director

3 years production director

7 years testimonial interview show

  • Spoke intelligently and enthusiastically regarding current music and performers to engage and entertain listeners.
  • Conducted in-depth interviews with celebrities, politicians and newsmakers.
  • Made promotional appearances at public events.
  • Announced station programming information, schedules and station breaks.
  • Answered listener calls regarding song requests, giveaways and commentary.

Announcer

KTNC AM
12.1989 - 01.1997
  • Spoke intelligently and enthusiastically regarding current music and performers to engage and entertain listeners.
  • Reviewed news stories and edited down to fit into specific time slots.
  • Made promotional appearances at public events.
  • Operated studio equipment and produced show advertisements.
  • Spearheaded promotional appearances on behalf of station and to increase sales for advertisers.

Announcer/Missionary

Trans World Radio
05.1995 - 08.1995

SHORT TERM MISSIONS TRIP

  • Delivered newsworthy stories on air using perfect pronunciation and inflection.
  • Operated studio equipment and produced show advertisements.
  • Engaged with audience members through telephone calls and personal commentary on musical selections, political happenings, and other items of interest.
  • Played music tracks from playlists provided by station management.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Broadcasting

Wayne State College
Wayne, NE
07.1996

Falls City Senior High School
Falls City, NE
08.1992

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Customer Service
  • Marketing
  • Event Networking

Timeline

Vacation Sales Representative

Bluegreen Vacations
10.2017 - Current

Electronics Sales

Target
10.2015 - 10.2017

Pastor

Delhi First Southern Baptist Church
04.2011 - 05.2015

Assistant Manager

Leslie's Pool Supplies
11.2008 - 04.2012

Assistant Manager

Beardsley's Book And Bible
04.2004 - 05.2007

AM Announcer, Music and Production Director

WTGN-FM
01.1997 - 03.2004

Announcer/Missionary

Trans World Radio
05.1995 - 08.1995

Announcer

KTNC AM
12.1989 - 01.1997

Bachelor of Science - Broadcasting

Wayne State College

Falls City Senior High School
David Smith