John Rooney
New Canaan,CT
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record as a Private Driver for Independent Contractor, achieving 100% customer satisfaction. Expert in route planning and client relationship management, fostering strong connections with high-net-worth individuals. Recognized for exceptional service and reliability, ensuring seamless travel experiences.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Driver
Independent Contractor
New Canaan, CT
01.2014 - Current
- Served as private driver for high-net-worth individuals in West/Fairfield area.
- Recognized as one of three top drivers from a roster of 28.
- Achieved 100% customer satisfaction rating through exceptional service.
- Developed strong relationships with repeat clients through reliable service.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding schedules and special requests.
- Planned efficient routes to minimize travel time and avoid traffic delays.
- Assisted passengers with luggage and provided exceptional customer service.
Partner
MC Holdings
New York, NY
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Sold 55k inventory of sports coats
- Opened pop up retail store in Brooklyn NY
- Organized Las Vegas Trade Show netting $200k result
Pre-owned auto sales
Autotech
Stamford, CT
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Sales and finance of pre-owned vehicles
- Secured loans and non-traditional financing options for customers
- Ensured maximum profitability by up-selling financial products
- Sold 184 cars in 2011
Pre-owned auto sales
Subaru Stamford
Stamford, CT
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Sold pre-owned vehicles
- Consistently ranked at top of ten-person sales team for high gross per vehicle sales
- Assisted in servicing and day-to-day operations of 130 vehicle inventory
New Car Sales
Land Rover Darien
Darien, CT
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Sold luxury automobiles to high net worth clientele
- Managed complete sales process: vehicle selection, sale contract, financing, delivery to buyer
- Achieved high customer service rating
Operations Manager/Dispatcher
Teddy’s Transportation Systems
Norwalk, CT
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Managed 30+ executive limousine fleet service providing corporate and executive limousine service in NY metro area
- Promoted within four months to operations manager after being hired as graveyard dispatcher
- Hired and trained chauffeurs, dispatchers, and administrative staff
- Resolved customer service disputes quickly, handled heavy reservations volume smoothly
- Supervised fleet operations, purchase, and repairs
- Dispatched and managed all shifts
Principal
The ReMarketing Group
New Canaan, CT
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Sourced, purchased, financed, sold, and distributed excess inventory consumer goods to discount chains, variety stores, supermarkets, and dollar stores
- Accessed supplier base of manufacturers, wholesalers, and importers.
Principal
RybaSales International Ltd.
New Canaan, CT
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Sourced, located, and produced supply of frozen mackerel raw material for sale to Russian and East European fish processors
- Created product specifications
- Identified producers in Peru and Mexico and approved appropriate plants
- Achieved export shipments of over 2,200 MT by negotiating contracts with producers, shipping lines, and governmental health authorities
- Recognized by Peruvian Fish Ministry as developer of new export product for Peru in August of 2002
- Sold company and supply contracts to Russian processor
Vice President Trade Facilitation
TradeOut.com
Valhalla, NY
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Developed sales organization to facilitate on and off site sales for dot com corporate excess inventory site backed by eBay
- Hired, organized, implemented, and managed a team of 18 industry professionals
- Produced cross vertical sales of $4 million in first four months.
- Built Tradeout General Merchandise Marketplace to annualized transactional sales volume of $50 million.
- Hired 8 out of 10 President Corporate Sales Award Winners
- Designed, organized and produced five national trade shows
- Initiated and led projects defining and implementing corporate direction and policies as a member of corporate management team
Sales Director
Atwood Richards
New York, NY
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Sales of bartered inventory
- Sold products ranging from consumer products to idle assets
- Developed customer base of wholesalers, national closeout chains, regional discount chains, exporters, domestic jobbers
- Evaluated inventory and positioning, product management, liquidation and sale of goods
Principal/Partner
Exsell Trade Corp.
Larchmont, NY
01.1989 - 01.1998
- Developed product and sales for four international trade companies.
- Consistently and successfully chose trade opportunities, ventures and financial transactions that demonstrated the most upside potential especially in the emerging markets of Eastern Europe and Latin America
- Negotiated counter trade contracts with Yugoslavian and Hungarian pork processors in exchange for Soviet coal products in the former Soviet Union
- Led US-Ukrainian joint venture for sales of Asian consumer products
- Led International Fishing Operation in Peruvian waters with Russian Fishing Trawlers
- Negotiated legal documents with Russian and Peruvian Fishing Ministries.
- Managed daily operations of vessels and personnel.
- Negotiated trade finance facilities with Russian and Baltic banks for importation of US poultry, meat and fish products
- Created volume exportation of frozen fish products to Russian market and established viable lines of credit
Owner and CEO
Gino Corporation
Stamford, CT
01.1982 - 01.1988
- Regional manufacturer of retail and food service tomato products
- Built extensive network of food brokers, chain and supermarket store buyers, food service and institutional store buyers
- Developed international importing sources and relationships
- Enhanced the Gino brand name by winning key state and federal contracts
- Increased sales volume by 500% during tenure
Education
High School Diploma -
Pace University
New York (City), NY01-1978
Skills
- Route planning
- Vehicle maintenance
- Navigation systems
- Client confidentiality
- Safety compliance
- Customer relationship management
Timeline
Private Driver
Independent Contractor
01.2014 - Current
Partner
MC Holdings
01.2012 - 01.2013
Pre-owned auto sales
Autotech
01.2010 - 01.2012
Pre-owned auto sales
Subaru Stamford
01.2008 - 01.2009
New Car Sales
Land Rover Darien
01.2007 - 01.2008
Operations Manager/Dispatcher
Teddy’s Transportation Systems
01.2005 - 01.2006
Principal
The ReMarketing Group
01.2003 - 01.2005
Principal
RybaSales International Ltd.
01.2001 - 01.2002
Vice President Trade Facilitation
TradeOut.com
01.1999 - 01.2001
Sales Director
Atwood Richards
01.1998 - 01.1999
Principal/Partner
Exsell Trade Corp.
01.1989 - 01.1998
Owner and CEO
Gino Corporation
01.1982 - 01.1988
High School Diploma -
Pace University