Trevor Newman
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Driven automotive professional with a dynamic background of 10+ years experience across high performance on and off-road programs with an array of vehicle and program understandings. Guest experience focused and determined to leave a positive impact on every single hand I shake. Blessed and grateful.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Bronco / Raptor Specialist - Trail Guide
Jackson Dawson
04.2023 - Current
- Leading full-day driving and classroom experiences on the trails, through the desert, or on track with our guests.
- Showcasing the capabilities, technologies, and engineering of the Bronco and Bronco Raptor.
- Top tier customer service. Prioritizing safety throughout the program while on track, on trail, or jumping.
- Explaining mechanical principles of vehicles based on their designs, technologies, and engineering.
- Ensuring equipment functionality / mechanical compassion in brutal desert and mountain environments while guiding the guests to destinations.
- Delivering industry insights for successful and holistic off-roading tips and tricks while highlighting program sponsors and initiatives. (Ex. T.R.E.A.D. Lightly, Bronco Wild Fund, etc.).
- Bronco + Bronco Raptor Product Specialist
Product Expert / Sales
Strike Industries
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Acquired extensive knowledge of over 600 SKU parts in product library.
- Industry trade shows to interface with the public and manufacturer partners / vendors.
- Military contract sales and product introduction into Military's NGSWP (Next Generation Squad Weapons Program).
Vehicle Specialist
AMCI Global
11.2019 - 01.2022
- Represented AMCI Global at auto shows, conducting demonstrations, pre-production drives, and public displays of equipment and technology.
- Conducted a nationwide product launch tour for the Toyota Tundra TRD Pro, showcasing its features at various events.
High Performance Driving Coach - Lead
Speed Vegas
09.2015 - 01.2022
- Performance Driving School / Program
- Providing world-class customer experiences to clientele and celebrities / VIPs from around the world.
- Lead detailed classroom instructions and presentations prior to taking our guests on track.
- In-car instructions at speeds ~150mph or more while ensuring safe and successful experiences with guests on the track at all times.
- Working knowledge of an array of exotic cars. (Shelby, Ferrari, Porsche, and Lamborghini,).
- Training new coaches at an in-depth level to understand our goals in safety, program expectations, quality, guest interactions, and vehicle etiquette.
Owner / Designer
OGI / Scott Drake Automotive
03.2015 - 06.2019
- My own personal design company for producing graphics kits for a variety of vehicle platforms.
- Created branding, social media, and website to generate sales.
- Acquired by Scott Drake Automotive Group along with a 2 year continuing contract upon buyout.
- Managed $1M of sales accounts while collaborating with other brands and manufacturers / vendors / suppliers.
- Later sold to Holley Performance Brands.
Skills
- Product training / demonstrations
- Guest focused
- Vehicle program specialist
- Problem Solver
- Performance driving coach on-track / off-road
- Positive attitude
Timeline
Bronco / Raptor Specialist - Trail Guide
Jackson Dawson
04.2023 - Current
Product Expert / Sales
Strike Industries
01.2022 - 02.2023
Vehicle Specialist
AMCI Global
11.2019 - 01.2022
High Performance Driving Coach - Lead
Speed Vegas
09.2015 - 01.2022
Owner / Designer
OGI / Scott Drake Automotive
03.2015 - 06.2019