Preston Acuff
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Enthusiastic tour guide with passion for cultivating unforgettable travel experiences. Excellent historical knowledge of the Black Canyon and Valley of Fire State Park with excellent organizational and public speaking skills. Skilled storyteller favored by guests for talent to weave stories and history of sites and venues into entertaining monologue.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tour Guide
River Dogz
03.2021 - Current
- Guide groups of up to 14 people on kayaking and hiking tours.
- Drive up to a 14 passenger van near tour pickup areas on the Las Vegas strip.
- Build personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
- Trained to handle medical issues and accidents to take appropriate action and promote safety and well-being of tour groups.
Delivery Driver
Pizza Hut
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
Sales Representative
1-800-Got-Junk
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase profits.
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
- Drove a large dump truck style vehicle in a dense metropolitan area.
Internet Sales Consultant
Henderson Nissan
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Improved monthly sales with successful marketing, sales and customer relations approaches.
- Closed sales by overcoming objections, asking for sales, negotiating price, and completing purchase contracts,
- Followed-up on warm Internet leads and responded to customer questions about vehicle availability, price, and options while fielding inquiries from various marketing websites.
Tour Guide
Evolution Expeditions
07.2018 - 11.2018
Internet Sales Consultant
ABC Hyundai
02.2017 - 07.2018
Senior Account Manager
Hartwell Global
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Mentored junior account management professionals to develop skills and increase company revenue.
- Delivered sales presentations and pitches to clients, upper management and junior sales associates for demonstration.
- Sold new products and services and developed new accounts to maximize revenue potential.
Department Manager
McDonald's
06.2012 - 08.2016
- Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
- Created and enforced department policies, procedures and standards to establish productivity and quality.
- Developed and implemented useful inventory management strategies to maximize sales and reduce costs.
Education
Physical Sciences
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NVSkills
- Tourism Management
- Group Oversight
- Customer Service Experience
- Safe Driving
- General Labor Capabilities
Certification
- Wilderness First Aid
- CPR
Timeline
Tour Guide
River Dogz
03.2021 - Current
Delivery Driver
Pizza Hut
03.2020 - 03.2021
Sales Representative
1-800-Got-Junk
03.2019 - 03.2020
Internet Sales Consultant
Henderson Nissan
11.2018 - 05.2019
Tour Guide
Evolution Expeditions
07.2018 - 11.2018
Internet Sales Consultant
ABC Hyundai
02.2017 - 07.2018
Senior Account Manager
Hartwell Global
08.2016 - 02.2017
Department Manager
McDonald's
06.2012 - 08.2016
Physical Sciences
College of Southern Nevada
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