Provide In-Dealership coaching and training to Automotive Dealerships in North America
Increase Customer retention by 25%
Spokesperson/Product Facilitator
Productions Plus
01.2006 - Current
Team Captain/Supervisor for Toyota’s Auto Show Team, with managerial duties including show reports, staffing, overseeing the day-to-day floor operations on show floor, and training
Assisted consumers with questions related to items such as mechanical capabilities, specifications and future technologies/launches
Performed on stage narrations, presentations and special engagements to audiences at International Auto Shows across the US for Toyota, with audiences ranging from hundreds to thousands, presenting technical, educational and entertaining information relevant to automotive industry
Wrote content used for performed presentations on all models, while also contributing in the creative writing process of special instructional engagements
Raised Awareness of all Hybrid and Fuel Cell vehicles at US college campuses, auto shows and various VIP engagement events as a part of Toyota’s Hybrid Team
Executed road tours with Toyota and Porsche, ranging from one-week events to consecutive 90-day tours covering 26 cities
Director of Resource Development
Boys & Girls Clubs of Bay County
02.2023 - 11.2024
Spearheaded annual campaigns, corporate gifts, & special events to secure resources
Collaborated with the CEO, Board of Directors, and community to strategize and execute fundraising initiatives
Achieved a 20% increase in annual donations through successful event planning and donor engagement
ACA Development Specialist
ACA Development Specialist
01.2021 - 04.2022
Sell ACA subprime loan programs to all dealerships. Allowing them to find loans for 100% of possible transactions.
Maintain base and promote growth by adding new dealerships in the surrounding region, through educating existing clients & nurturing existing relationships at the dealership.
Realtor
KW Realty
01.2019 - 04.2022
Licensed California Real Estate Agent. Member of the Burbank Board of Realtors.
Managed all real estate transactions, ranging from home sales to commercial sales.
BMW Product Advocate/Team Lead
Octagon
01.2014 - 01.2018
Served as the Lead Product Advocate for BMW of North America's National and Eastern Region teams, directly overseeing/managing 3-member traveling team
Onsite lead for all by-invitation-only and sponsorship events within culinary, golf, track and art, with roles including digital check-in, test drive management, and consumer engagement/facilitation
Managed event fleet of up to 175 vehicles, with tasks including regular mileage upkeep/reporting, standard vehicle damage audits, and preparation of vehicles for Certified Pre-Owned auctions
Served as a technical resource to BMW Center Client Advisors, staff and consumers at BMW dealerships along the east coast while launching the first-ever BMW i3
Harvested individual relationships with prospective consumers via BMW’s Whispers Program, growing awareness/enthusiasm of BMW’s highest end vehicles in a non-sales environment
Account Executive/Portfolio
World Savings
01.2005 - 07.2006
Sold World Saving services to mortgage brokers, selling prime and subprime first and second mortgages to both existing portfolio clients and new clients
Provided financial consultations and resolutions to potential borrowers in 39 states
Loan Consultant
Indy Mac Bank
01.2004 - 01.2005
Sold first and second mortgages, marketed prime and subprime borrowers
Provided financial consulting and resolutions to potential borrowers in all 50 states
Senior Credit Manager
Secured Funding
01.2003 - 01.2004
Sold second mortgages in primary market consisted of subprime borrowers
Provided financial consulting and resolutions to potential borrowers in 33 states
Regional Sales Account Executive
Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
01.1997 - 01.2003
Directly managed several UL national accounts, including Coca Cola and The Home Depot, selling services such as ISO 9000 registration, product verification services, and safety listings
Attained several national contracts such as TDK, Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Pioneer, YKK, Edelbrock, and J.D
Powers & Associates
Bundled services to diverse industries including aerospace, medical, and automotive, ITE, and telecom industries
Maintained existing revenue streams and consistently performed at 110%-115% of sales goals, ranking 2nd in national sales in first year at UL
Managed territories including Southern California, Northern Mexico, and Arizona in the Southwest; Alabama, Georgia, & Mississippi in the Southeast