To obtain a marketing or business development position where I can benefit an organization with my extensive background in sales and advertising while utilizing my skills in business writing, interpersonal and public communications, and account management.
Asst. Rental Branch Manager @ • Manage rental operations of a retail/dealership branch and satellite location with a combined fleet of 450 vehicles and 16 employees
• Continue to deliver excellent sales numbers that are consistently above average throughout the area
• Mentor and train marketing representatives on sales strategy, computer systems, and branch logistics
• Secured 5 new corporate accounts within first 6 months of managerial promotion. From July 2015 to Present (6 months) Asst. Operations Tri-Brand Manager @ • Responsible for the management and career development of 105 employees of the tri-brand (Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental, & Alamo).
• Track and manage an automobile fleet of 1400 cars and ensure efficient daily tri-brand operations.
• Utilize spreadsheets to track sales numbers, balance costs and revenues ensuring the branch is profitable. Responsible for developing, monitoring and adhering to branch budgets.
• Responsible for collecting on defaulted accounts, ensuring current customers are up to date with deposits, and tracking employee daily sales numbers. From September 2014 to Present (1 year 4 months) Management Assistant @ • Responsible for car rental and fleet/logistics sales, daily branch operational management, customer satisfaction ratings, and marketing to key accounts.
• Responsible for profit and expense spreadsheets, depreciation, calculating and increasing profit, and marketing to major and minor accounts including General Electric and Humana.
• Completed Road Map to Success Training and utilized the skills of product features and corresponding benefits as a way to appeal to customers.
• Utilize spreadsheets to track sales numbers, balance costs and revenues ensuring the branch is profitable. Responsible for developing, monitoring and adhering to branch budgets.
• Utilize management skills for employee recruiting, development and training. Assess employee skills and potential while assisting in their career advancement. From November 2013 to Present (2 years 2 months) Corporate Unit Manager for Waffle House - Central KY District @ • Assisted in overseeing the food cost/service operations for 4 Waffle House facilities averaging between $1,500- $3,500 daily average sales, while offering American cuisine breakfast, lunch, and dinner service to store patrons.
• Scheduled, coached, and supervised a team of 5-8 full-time salespersons and grill operators per shift according to daily sales targets and quality staffing requirements.
• Employed an efficient, high-energy and professional approach to store operations management in order to balance service with costs to ensure profitability.
• Oversaw inventory control, product/supply ordering, unit sanitation and quality control of food products with attention to set budget guidelines.
• Communicated daily with store and corporate management regarding sales targets & profit strategies. From December 2012 to November 2013 (1 year) B2B Account Executive @ • Drove sales as a lead B2B account manager of multimedia/retail campaigns for Staples/Quill.com.
• Developed customer plans and presentations while assuming ownership of attaining all relevant sales and customer service goals
• Lead and facilitated customer meetings at all levels within customer organization to brainstorm and gain agreements on joint initiatives.
• Built rapport with prospecting accounts to generate nearly 20% of the company’s annual revenue.
• Communicated pricing and budget expectations to customers and brands. From May 2012 to December 2012 (8 months) Louisville, Kentucky AreaJames W. Stuckert Career Center Ambassador @ • I am a part of a team of interns that serve as liaisons for the Career Center to the general campus to promote its events, services, and resources.liaisions for the current James W. Stuckert Career Center.administration.
• Certified Photoshop editor and Microsoft analysis for press releases and event advertisements.
• I was provided a variety trainings including "how-to" seminars on social networks, career/job search, interview etiquette, graduate school prep, and marketing tools. From August 2011 to May 2012 (10 months)
Bachelors in Arts, Business Economics @ University of Kentucky From 2008 to 2012 N/A, International Studies, German Language, and German History @ Universität Potsdam / University of Potsdam From 2009 to 2009 Advanced Diploma @ Ballard High school From 2004 to 2008 Dominic McCraney is skilled in: Public Speaking, Event Management, Customer Service, Social Networking, Marketing, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Sales, Management, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Analysis, Interpersonal Communication Abilities