DIRK THURSTON
*** ********* **. ● Madison, Alabama 35758 ● 954-***-**** ● ************@*****.*** A highly motivated individual with extensive experience in communications management, customer service, product marketing, promotion analysis, public relations and writing. EDUCATION
Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, Florida
Bachelor of Science, Political Science, 2002
Minor in Economics
Professional Human Resource (PHR) Certificate, 2008 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Auto Nation I rving, Texas
Finance and Insurance Associate February 2013 – January 2014
● Finalizing sales reports
● Developing sales plans
● Participating in sales events
● Maintaining contact with clients
● Ensure all necessary paper work is obtained efficiently and correct with each transaction and fully compliant with local, state and federal guidelines
● Set and track personal sales goals on a daily, weekly, monthly and yearly basis
● Review daily monthly and yearly forecasts
Mercedes Benz Miami, Florida
Assistant Manager June 2011 – January 2013
● Assist General Manager in overseeing floor
● Provide excellent service to customers
● Manage day to day operations of high volume business
● Track and manage budgets
● Provide hands on support to team
● Coached sales associate, team leads, and clerks on human resource related issues US Census Bureau Dallas, TX
Field Operation Supervisor & Recruiting Assistant October 2009 – July 2010
● Supervised a team of 70 employees through 10 direct reports
● Conducted development plans to ensure optimal work performance for each employee
● Provided instructions and guidance to improve production
● Conducted individual and group training sessions on a weekly basis to educate staff on field operation procedures, supervisory and administrative responsibilities ACTIVITIES
● Ghostwriter for Dr. James Dragun, ‘W hat’s Next, R emoving The Economic Veil For God’s Children’ ( 2008 2009)
● Owner/Founder of Thurston Publishing (2006 2007) LATAU MARTIN
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● Ghostwriting for various biographies and/or documentaries (2006 current)