DENNIS WATKINS
Phone 760-***-**** Email: ad3pf7@r.postjobfree.com
Summary:
Experienced Marketing and Communications Specialist able to build a clientele base in the areas of service and retail. Expertise in sales, problem solving and people skills. Ability to build trust, negotiate contracts, and provide community outreach. US Army Veteran.
Work History:
Public Relations, Valley View Casino
Valley Center, Ca 07/2020-12/2023
● Deliver sales presentations to drive traffic, provide audience engagement and promote brand
● Interacted with existing clients & explained benefits to clients Sales & Marketing Director, Farmers Insurance Group of Companies Oceanside, Ca 10/1985 - 09/2011
● Owned and operated this agency for over 25 years in all aspects of building a business.
● Strong sales skills, hiring a qualified staff, marketing and product knowledge.
● Establishing a strong professional relationship.
● Managing a marketing staff to grow the business to over 3000 policies in force.
Manager, Sports Clips Hair Salon
Oceanside, Ca 04/2007 - 02/2013
● Managed men’s hair styling and grooming shop.
● Required the ability to hire a cohesive and professional staff.
● Oversaw all the advertising and manage the payroll and budget in establishing a profitable operation.
Real Estate Agent
Carlsbad, Ca 07/2009 - Present
● Managing and selling residential real estate.
● Represented both the seller and the buyer in a real estate residential transaction.
● Knowledge of the sales and purchase agreement in the state of California. The ability to represent the buyer or seller in all processes needed to successfully complete the sale or purchase of residential property.
● Negotiation skills of appleasing trust and relationships. Military Service
US Army, Honorable Discharge Vietnam Era Veteran
Education:
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing. National University