Derek Higgins
Old Orchard Beach,ME
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Car Salesperson
Pape Subaru
South Portland, ME
01.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with multiple departments, including parts, finance, service, and reconditioning, to assist customers and put deals together.
- Greeted and assisted customers to build rapport and create value.
- Provided detailed information on pricing, terms of sale, delivery dates, and warranties to customers.
- Used product knowledge of vehicles and process to instill confidence in the customer about our dealership and product.
Camp Counselor Group Leader
Westbrook Community Center
Westbrook, ME
06.2018 - 08.2020
- Helped participants enjoy activities while ensuring counselors and children adhere to protocol.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of special events, assisting counselors with scheduling and activities.
- Developed and maintained relationships with parents and guardians, commonly using de-escalation.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Education
University of Southern Maine
Portland, MESkills
- Strong negotiation
- Goal oriented
- Building rapport
- Product Knowledge
- Coachable
- Phone, in person, email communication
Accomplishments
- 3rd place in the dealership for total car sales for the year of 2023
Timeline
Car Salesperson
Pape Subaru
01.2021 - Current
Camp Counselor Group Leader
Westbrook Community Center
06.2018 - 08.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Education
University of Southern Maine