David Duane Hoover

*** ******** ***** **********, ** 35802 USA

Cell Phone 256-***-****

abiqgs@r.postjobfree.com

SEEKING

A general manager position with a nationally or regionally

branded company that provides an independent atmosphere

within structured guidelines with excellent potential for

future growth.

QUALIFICATIONS

Able to drive a given sales and related service market with

little supervision through company policies and point of sale

marketing strategies in a retail store environment, and to

close good business decisions with appropriate follow through

and evaluation of efforts.

Able to recuit, influence, close, and manage others through

demanding great attitudes and daily accountability thereby

lowering turnover and increasing employee performance and

value to our customers.

Able to run a fast food business, a major fast food

restaurant franchise with $400,000 in annual sales,

responsible for effective marketing, profitable operations,

payroll generation, quality control, equipment maintenance,

and all human relations development through a committed

approach.

Able to generate sales at a trade show presence that

dominates the immediate room, work the floor for leads and

candidate employees, and drive a coupon related return for

additional leads and follow up.

WORK HISTORY

Sales and Service Manager, then General Manager of Aarons

Sales and Lease, responsible for all sales, and service, and

employee performances in a dual concept store. Responsible

for over 1300 pieces of new and preleased inventory pricing

and movement for maximum profitability. Received 4 out 0f

4's on customer care surveys and had $18,000.00 profit for

February 2010 while keeping customer count positive in a

down economy. I led the region as Sales Manager with 180

new customers and reduced costs as Service Manager by 15%

with hands on resolution. As General Manager, made all lease

credit decisions during customer closes, collected all

accounts over 31 days past due in person, and supervised 2

other collectors who called on past due accounts of 3 to 15

days and 15 to 30 days. As a team, used all the tools in the

Aarons credit toolbox, Accurints, and other account specific

strategies to collect money or return the products to the

store.

Mid October 2007 through Mid October 2008 Jerry Damson Honda Acura

As Sales Consultant for Acura, sold and delivered 62 units.

Responsible for sales and delivery of performance luxury

automobiles from prospecting, to appointments, to greeting,

surveying, negotiating, and closing good business. Added

additional referral sales revenue by quarterly follow up with

all customers and prospects as dealership contact person.

Awarded for personal best month of 12 delivered cars.

Mid July 2007 through Mid October 2007 Bentley Cadillac

As Sales Representative, sold 11 units for Bentley Cadillac

Pontiac SAAB GMC. A fine family car business.

September 2006 through Mid July 2007 Sonic Drive In

As a 20% working partner of a Sonic Drive In responsible for

all aspects of sales, service, quality, guest and franchise

relations. Driving sales and managing this workforce are my

two main opportunities. This high sales location will go 24

hours at summer's end. Sales are holding steady in the face

of increased competition but will increase an estimated 3%

when the 24 hr operation change takes place.

2003 December till September 2006 Aloha Hospitality Inc.

General Manager, Baumhower's Wings Restaurant, Responsible

for conversion of concept from Sports Grill to Casual Dining

Restaurant with a sports theme. Responsible for all

operations, costs, management team and through the assistant

managers, all food preparation, service experiences, and

atmosphere surrounding our guests.

2002 December-2003 December, Hornaco Companies.

General Manager, KFC TACO BELL of Hampton Cove,

Responsible for all operations, costs, personnel, for two

concept free standing unit.

Stabilized operations, increased sales and performance

through consistent policy

Application on a daily basis.

2002 June- December Registered Representative, Corporate Registered

Investment Advisor, MassMutual Financial Group, dba Fountain

Parker Harbarger & Associates LLP

Responsible for own marketing, appointments, sales of

insurance and financial services, service, education, and

compliance in the areas of suitable investments for financial

planning clients, individuals and small business clients.

2001 Dec-2002 May Registered Representative, Metlife Financial Services,

Inc.

Responsible for own marketing, appointments, sales of

insurance and financial services, service, education, and

compliance in the areas of suitable investments for financial

planning clients.

2000 May-2001 Apr Registered Representative, American Express Financial

Advisors Inc.

Responsible for own marketing, appointments, sales of

insurance and financial services, service, education, and

compliance in the areas of suitable investments for financial

planning clients.

1995-2001 Aug President, D & R Foods Inc.

Owner and Operator. Responsible for profit generation for a

major fast food franchise (Wendys), including hiring,

recruiting, training, equipment maintenance, food ordering

and preparation, accounting and payroll, and routinely

analyzing financial statements. One-Year President of the

Mall Merchants Association, Regency Square Mall, Florence,

Alabama.

1991-1995 Manager, Hoover Foods Inc.

General Manager for a major fast food franchise responsible

for all daily operations.

1989-1991 Corporate Sales Executive, Hilton Inn

Developed new business through personal sales calls. Booked

small and large groups and coordinated their activities with

the other hotel departments. Represented Huntsville during

sales blitzes to Atlanta and Washington, DC

1988-1989 Assistant Food and Beverage Director, Hilton Inn

Managed "Bowties" nightclub, "Lofton's" Restaurant, booked

bands. Responsible for catering and banquet details and

customer relations.

EDUCATION

1975-1979 BA, Rhodes College, English

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