CHRISTOPHER BEGENY
**** **** ****** . ****** ****, FL 34609 .
*******@********.**.*** . 352-***-****
PROFILE Highly personable professional with 17 years of experience in
management, recruiting, sales and marketing. With my
aggressive attitude and creativity, I believe I can make a
direct impact on your business.
. Strong management and leadership skills with an
entrepreneurial spirit.
. Expertise in assembling strong workforce of reliable and
talented employees, and training workers in accordance with
an organization's policies.
. Track record of developing lasting business and customer
relationships through a high level of service.
. Talent for identifying ways to improve current systems and
processes through creative ways in order to boost
productivity and customer satisfaction.
EXPERIENCE CATALINA MARKETING April 2008 - Present
Catalina Marketing Corporation owns and operates the world's largest,
transaction-level, shopper-data warehouse- powering media networks to
intelligently connect CPG, health care, and retailer marketers with
specific audiences. CMC Networks develops, delivers, and measures shopper
and patient-driven engagements with more than 90M households and 130M
patients. Media distribution channels include 50,000 food, drug and mass
locations worldwide, including 18,000 US pharmacies. Company is based in
St. Petersburg, Florida, with operations throughout North America, Europe
and Asia.
Client Service Executive
. Responsible for performing functions related to the
execution of promotional communications, including
documentation review, quality assurance, and monitoring
liability risk and legal compliance.
. Acting as a program design consultant for Sales and
Analytical Services, recommending creative and effective
targeting ideas and program designs to meet client
expectations. Major accounts include Pepsi, Coca Cola,
Perdue, and Nestle.
. Supported the addition of Target as a new client. Was
instrumental in the testing of new digital coupon
technology and the creation of training documentation.
. Acting as a liaison between departments by providing clear,
concise dialogue regarding execution issues. Provide any
needed training to the team members and update training
materials and on subject matter.
. Responsible for assisting with leveraging processes and
efficiencies to enable Customer Teams to improve speed to
market.
. Participated in the training, testing and implementation of
the project manager workflow tool, "Gemini." Assisted in
the development and trouble shooting of applications, along
with the implementation of business practices.
. Worked closely with Symphony, our India based Partner
Company. I was responsible for holding weekly phone and
video conferencing to discuss manufacturer promotions,
quality adherence and training.
Enterprise-Rent-A-Car Nov. 2004 - April 2008
Rental Management Specialist (Dec. 2007 - April 2008)
. Developed business partnerships and relationships with
adjusters and service shops by actively seeking feedback to
enhance effectiveness and selling Enterprise's value of
commitment, which improved business and increased referrals
through both areas.
. Tracked trends in business through a detailed event log of
customers, adjusters and shops to help branch leadership
recognize and respond to business opportunities.
. Supervised the flow of information to branches including
positive and negative customer feedback.
Assistant Manager (Nov. 2004 - Dec. 2007)
. Managed the efforts of branch employees in providing the
highest customer service throughout their whole experience
from telephone to rental counter service to customer flow.
. Participated in the recruitment, interviewing and hiring of
branch employees. Provided employees with customer service
evaluations along with daily training and job coaching.
. Key in sales strategy, planning and implementing, as well
as promotions throughout the market.
. Secured new business maximized profits from current
accounts and regained 100% lost business from four major
accounts.
. Responsible for more than a 20% fleet growth over one
fiscal year.
. Directed vehicle maintenance and repairs for fleet,
including preventive maintenance, manufacturer's recalls
and accident damages.
. Managed branch receivables which included negotiating
payment plans, preparing write-offs and all facets of the
collections process.
Wal-Mart Nov. 1993 - Oct. 2004
Manager
. Managed shipping, receiving and order procurement during my
tenor.
. Supervised a staff of up to 60 employees, as well as large
expansion projects including a transfer to Pennsylvania to
open a new distribution center.
. Responsible for interviewing, hiring and training employees
in addition to employee evaluations. Consistently
maintaining one of the highest employee retention
percentages.
. Met all required daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and
yearly goals. Often leading departments to be ranked within
in the top 5 in the company.
EDUCATION F.W. Springstead High School
Graduated 1990
Spring Hill, Florida
Pasco Hernando Community College 1992-1993
Brooksville, FL