Dakwane Johnson
Savannah
Summary
Outgoing automotive sales professional dedicated to continuous improvement in face of evolving markets, vehicles and customer buying preferences.
Owner of my own event planning company for 4 years.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Car Salesperson
Rincon Chevrolet
Rincon
05.2024 - Current
- Managed sales negotiations and financing options.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Inspected vehicles regularly to ensure they met safety standards prior to being put up for sale.
- Ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately before submitting it to the dealership's finance office.
- Responded to inquiries from potential customers via email and telephone.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding product features, pricing, and availability.
- Demonstrated knowledge of vehicles' features to customers during showroom visits and test drives.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Greeted customers at arrival to build positive relationships and discuss vehicles.
- Presented persuasive arguments to close deals quickly while maintaining high profit margins for the dealership.
- Maintained customer satisfaction by providing prompt, reliable service.
- Maintained high referrals and consistent repeat business due to first-rate customer service standards.
- Negotiated prices with customers who wanted to buy used cars from the dealership's lot.
- Checked purchased vehicles at delivery time for damage and completed remaining preparations.
- Followed up with customers to build long-term relationships and successful referrals.
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
- Collaborated with prospective customers over phone and email to schedule sales appointments.
- Finalized documentation for contracts, purchase receipts, vehicle registrations, and dealer files.
Event Planner
D. JohnsonEventPlanning
Savannah
06.2021 - Current
- Reviewed invoices from vendors promptly upon receipt and processed payments accordingly.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing teams to facilitate event sponsorships and partnerships, increasing event funding.
- Recruited sponsors for events and planned scope of involvement, financial tie-ins and promotional aspects for mutual benefit.
- Coordinated and executed over XX large-scale events annually, including logistics, vendor management, and attendee experience.
- Managed safe and smooth food delivery at banquets, conferences and social events.
- Developed relationships with vendors in order to secure discounts or special offers when possible.
- Designed contracts, collected fees, and booked venues for events.
- Managed social media accounts associated with company's events portfolio.
- Oversaw advanced event registration and day-of check-in to handle high volume of guests.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials needed for events.
- Conducted site visits prior to events to evaluate space availability and suitability for specific activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jenkins High School
Savannah, GA05-2020
Skills
- Customer service
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Leader
- Management
Timeline
Car Salesperson
Rincon Chevrolet
05.2024 - Current
Event Planner
D. JohnsonEventPlanning
06.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Jenkins High School