David Turner
Summary
I am a seasoned professional seeking a position with a firm that leverage my work ethic, commitment and creativity. I realize that I am not the traditional student seeking an internship. My over twenty-five year of sales management experience, over thirty years of marriage, and willingness to learn coupled with my ability to tackle tough problems, will bring a unique skillset and perspective to any team trying to bring about sustainable design, engineering and construction.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Student Teaching Assistant
Iowa State University
01.2024 - Current
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their analysis and writing skills.
- Assist with developing course quizzes and reading guides.
- Took advantage of opportunity to develop and present a class lecture.
Used Vehicle Manager/Sales/Buyer
Ramsey Mazda
01.2021 - 08.2023
- During my return to Ramsey I helped our used vehicle sales grow to 120-plus units, monthly.
- I am most proud that three of my sales recruits were promoted to management positions during my tenure.
Executive Sales Director
Connected Dealer Services
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Worked with dealer groups to implement solutions to protect their vehicle inventories, protect their customer's investment and grow their revenue.
- Our central product was an intelligent GPS device, installed on all dealership inventory and sales.
Used Vehicle Manager
Mercedes-Benz Des Moines
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed used vehicle inventory, reconditioning process and assisted training sales staff.
Sales Consultant
Bob Brown Chevrolet
08.2015 - 10.2018
- Sold new and used vehicles.
- Managed their business development center for eight months.
Sales Manager and Used Inventory Manager
Willis Auto Campus
03.2011 - 08.2014
- Responsible for all used vehicle acquisition and wholesaling for seven vehicle lines, under four rooftops.
- Created and administered complete sales training curriculum for new and veteran sales consultants including prospecting, customer care, and follow up.
Education
Master of Arts - Architecture
Iowa State University
Ames, IA2026
Bachelor of Liberal Studies -
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05.2023
Skills
- Rhino and Grasshopper
- Revit (some exposure)
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe In-Design
- Academic Presentations
- Team building and management
Leadership Experience
Mercedes-Benz Leadership Academy, 2019
References
Available upon request.
Affiliations
- National Organization of Minority Architecture Students
Quote
“Now we all have a choice, we can create transformational action that will safeguard the living conditions for future generations, or we can continue with our business as usual and fail… We need a system change rather than an individual change, but you cannot have one without the other.”
Greta Thunberg
Timeline
Graduate Student Teaching Assistant
Iowa State University
01.2024 - Current
Used Vehicle Manager/Sales/Buyer
Ramsey Mazda
01.2021 - 08.2023
Executive Sales Director
Connected Dealer Services
02.2020 - 12.2020
Used Vehicle Manager
Mercedes-Benz Des Moines
10.2018 - 01.2020
Sales Consultant
Bob Brown Chevrolet
08.2015 - 10.2018
Sales Manager and Used Inventory Manager
Willis Auto Campus
03.2011 - 08.2014
Master of Arts - Architecture
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Liberal Studies -
Iowa State University
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