Summary

Enthusiastic professional with experience in Event Operations and Promotions, Marketing and Sales, Operations Management, Purchasing and Asset Management.  Self-motivated team player, detail-oriented, analytical and has a strong work ethic with a results-oriented approach.  Builds strong business and customer relationships.

Work Experience 

Penske Truck Leasing, Cleveland, Ohio                                                                                 
2000-2009
Assistant District Administrator                                                                                        2004-2009
Managed vehicle fleet and oversaw purchasing for district maintenance facilities
·         Analyzed fleet of 1,500+ vehicles for sale/trade opportunities resulting in vehicle sales of over $1m annually
·         Created Excel tracking reports for fleet sales, inventory purchasing and more, allowing for productivity improvements in effected departments
·         Developed district business plan PowerPoint presentations
·         Recorded and processed over $3.5m annually in location’s inventory
·         Trained associates for new PartsNet and FleetNet software
·         Implemented corporate “Dedication to Excellence” program for district, resulting in the creation and managing of district advisory board
·         Maintained lease account receivables

Branch Rental Manager                                                                                                    2003
Managed the operation of truck rental location
·         Managed fleet of 150 units, generating over $1m in rental sales
·         Developed new consumer and commercial customers
·         Maintained rental account receivables
·         Supervised team of drivers for truck movement within the area
·         National Award Winner for Superior Phone Skills

Assistant Rental Manager                                                                                                  2000-2003
Managed consumer rentals for the Cleveland/Akron district
·         Oversaw 20 North East Ohio truck rental locations, generating over $2m annually in consumer and commercial sales
·         Recruited and trained new locations
·         Developed recruitment brochures and flyers
·         Created quarterly district rental newsletters
·         Implemented training for associates for new RentalNet software 

Springport Speedway, Springport, Michigan                                                             
1999-2000
General Manager                                                                                                               1999-2000
Managed all aspects of a 3/8-mile motorsports facility
·         Directed 3 division weekly racing schedule
·         Negotiated special events
·         Developed and maintained budget
·         Created advertising and proposal collateral
·         Generated sponsors and ticket programs
·         Supervised race night staff of 30+ employees 

Penske Motorsports, Inc. – Motorsports International, Brooklyn, Michigan
1996-1999
Speedway Product Supervisor                                                                                      1999
Developed event merchandise for Penske Motorsport’s facilities
·         Created $1.5m product line  with national and local vendors
·         Worked with staffs of California, Nazareth and North Carolina Speedways to create track specific items
·         Designed commemorative souvenir Hot Wheels car

Speedway Merchandise Supervisor                                                                            1998-1999
Managed California Speedway’s merchandise operations
·         Directed efforts resulting in $1m annual event sales
·         Developed, trained and managed volunteer groups
·         Coordinated product distribution
·         Created standard displays for locations
·         Maintained inventory control
·         Developed merchandise for sales to corporate suite and chalet guests

Customer Service / Sales Supervisor                                                                            1997
Managed customer service department
·         Supervised staff of 5 team members
·         Directed outside company to fulfill after hours orders
·         Created flyers and promotion material for special products/sales
·         Increased wholesale accounts 20%
·         Increased sales over 33% to over $5m

Operations Support                                                                                                          1996
Assisted in the operations of the warehouse
·         Received merchandise from vendors
·         Fulfilled customer orders
·         Stocked orders for travelling merchandise trailers
·         Operated show cars over the road
·         Supported track-side operations 

Education

Bachelor of Business Arts, Marketing / Management; Cum Laude
Northwood University, Midland, Michigan

Associate of Arts, Automotive Aftermarket Management
Northwood University, Midland, Michigan 

Additional Information

Elected to a number of volunteer positions of Corvette Cleveland, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio,  including: 

• Competition Director (2005, 2006, 2009)

• Autocross Series Coordinator (2008)

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• Executive Board (2007)

• Website Coordinator (2005-present)
       - www.corvettecleveland.org

• Publications Director (2002-2004)

• Voted by members as Outstanding Member in 2005, 2006 and 2008