Dominic Knight
Cave Creek,AZ
Summary
Experienced sales professional with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Focused lender in the shooting range and firearm manufacturing capital equipment space. Firearms specialist along with product development in R&D. Inventor of the kydex Knight Stick Cigar Holster. Specialized skill in developing and perfecting products in the firearm community along with bringing together multiple companies together to partner on projects.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Account Manager
Amur Equipment Finance
Scottsdale, United States
12.2023 - Current
- Providing small businesses with options to finance indoor shooting range equipment along with firearm manufacturing and ammunition loading equipment.
- Identify changing trends within the industry to help the program develop new ways to lend creatively within the 2A industry.
- Provided ongoing training and support to junior team members on sales techniques and processes.
- Established strong relationships with vendors in order to secure favorable discounts on materials or services needed by the company's clients.
- Developed promotional campaigns tailored to each individual client's needs.
- Negotiated contracts with clients to ensure optimal pricing and terms of agreement.
Founder and CEO
Valiant Knight Defense
Cave Creek, United States
11.2023 - Current
- Defensive Firearms Instructor, USCCA Certified CCW Firearms Instructor, Night Vision Dealer, Night Vision Rental and Class Instructor, Media Content, Cigar Accessory Inventory, Merchandise Designer.
- Analyzed consumer trends data to inform product offerings and services.
- Oversaw all aspects of operations including product development, marketing, sales, customer service and finance.
Vice President Sales
Ascentium Capital
Phoenix, United States
07.2018 - 12.2023
- Specialize in the firearms industry with manufacturing equipment and shooting range equipment.
- Own 80% of the indoor shooting range equipment market, preferred financing partnerships.
- Designed incentive programs that motivated staff members while ensuring profitability targets were met.
Senior Finance & Sales Manager
Beacon Funding
Portsmouth, United States
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Identified and developed new markets for products or services.
- Trained, coached, and mentored junior sales personnel to ensure success in their roles.
- Collaborated with marketing team to create promotional materials for target customers.
Lending Solutions Manager
Direct Capital Corporation
Portsmouth, United States
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Recruited, trained and supervised sales department staff.
- Developed project metrics to follow system build-out progress.
- Reviewed and approved project plans prior to implementation.
Director of Mortgage Brokers
Lenderful / MadDog Technology
Birmingham, MI
12.2013 - 01.2016
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Facilitated collaboration between teams by encouraging open communication channels.
- Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
Mortgage Banker
Quicken Loans
Detroit, MI
11.2010 - 08.2013
- Reviewed loan files for completeness prior to submission to underwriting department.
- Processed loan modifications when necessary due to changing circumstances or hardship cases.
- Met with new clients and completed pre-qualification procedures.
- Submitted applications to credit analysts.
Education
Bachelor Degree in Business Administration and Management -
Robert Morris University
05.2010
Skills
- Experienced sales professional
- Firearms specialist
- Product development
- R&D
- Inventor
- Defensive firearms instructor
- USCCA certified CCW firearms instructor
- Night vision class instructor
- Media content
- Cigar accessories
- Merchandise designer
- Brand Promotion
- Sales tactics
- Partnership Development
- Vendor Management
- Business strategies
- Leadership management trained
- Digital Marketing
- Media Relations
Certification
CLFP
USCCA Firearms and CCW Certified
Accomplishments
- 4 X Deans List
- 2 x President's Club
Timeline
Senior Account Manager
Amur Equipment Finance
12.2023 - Current
Founder and CEO
Valiant Knight Defense
11.2023 - Current
Vice President Sales
Ascentium Capital
07.2018 - 12.2023
Senior Finance & Sales Manager
Beacon Funding
05.2017 - 07.2018
Lending Solutions Manager
Direct Capital Corporation
01.2016 - 05.2017
Director of Mortgage Brokers
Lenderful / MadDog Technology
12.2013 - 01.2016
Mortgage Banker
Quicken Loans
11.2010 - 08.2013
Bachelor Degree in Business Administration and Management -
Robert Morris University
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