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Gregory Garant

Wisconsin Dells,WI

Summary

Experienced with delivering strategic consulting services to enhance client business operations. Utilizes in-depth industry knowledge and analytical skills to identify and implement effective solutions. Track record of building strong client relationships and driving measurable results.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Marketing and Customer Engagement Consultant

Jen's Alpine Cafe & Soup Kitchen
03.2024 - Current
  • Reinvigorate the restaurants digital strategy, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance online presence and customer interaction.
  • Gather, organize and input information into digital database.
  • Create and schedule over 40 social media posts per month, optimized for maximum impact
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.

Performance Manager - Major Accounts

Dealer Inspire
05.2021 - 04.2022
  • Maintain book of business of over 45 car dealerships within Major Accounts.
  • Analyze data from Google Analytics, AdWords and SEM Rush and provide insights and recommendations to clients.
  • Coordinate communication between 15 departments, ensuring positive customer experience.
  • Evaluate and prioritize requests, issues and projects on regular basis to ensure completion within SLA guidelines.
  • Create, deliver and speak to reporting at dealership and corporate level.
  • 95% client retention rate average

Performance Manager - Regional

Dealer Inspire
09.2018 - 05.2021
  • Maintain a 50+ dealership book of business.
  • Deliver insights and recommendations based of analysis of data provided by Google Analytics, AdWords, SEM Rush and Google Data Studio.
  • Oversee the launch of 18 email campaigns across 9 dealerships each month.
  • Product expert for email marketing services, serving as a liaison between the Client Servies and Email Marketing teams.
  • Stay informed on consumer trends, digital marketing and automotive news.
  • 90% client retention rate average

Channel/Direct Account Manager

Cars.com
07.2015 - 09.2018
  • Consult and provide technical support to 9 sales reps and over 300 car dealerships to improve sales and client retention.
  • Lead the L.A. Times Account Management team by improving processes and overall communication with the sales team.
  • Work with multiple teams within operations to improve interdepartmental processes.
  • Assist with peer development and motivation via power hours, team contests and coaching.
  • Point person for the Los Angeles market transition from an affiliate market to a direct market.
  • 90% client retention rate average

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
05-2009

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Client Relationships
  • MS Office
  • Issue Resolution
  • Strategic Planning
  • Customer Relationship Management

Timeline

Marketing and Customer Engagement Consultant

Jen's Alpine Cafe & Soup Kitchen
03.2024 - Current

Performance Manager - Major Accounts

Dealer Inspire
05.2021 - 04.2022

Performance Manager - Regional

Dealer Inspire
09.2018 - 05.2021

Channel/Direct Account Manager

Cars.com
07.2015 - 09.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Gregory Garant