R. Joseph (Joe) Showalter

Experience

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  Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  Jul 2000 - Jan 2002

  Management Assistant

  Supervised around 5 employees and was responsible for up to 150 vehicles.Delivered superior customer service.Coordinated vehicle rental agreements with individual and business customers.Acted as a liaison between repair shops and insurance companies on behalf of the customer.Collected accounts receivable from individuals, insurance companies and business accounts.Developed new business accounts and maintained established relationships with key decision-makers. Weniger anzeigen

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  Forrester Lincoln Mercury, Inc.

  Jan 2002 - Nov 2004

  Sales Representative / Finance & Insurance Advisor

  Worked with customers to purchase and finance new and used vehicles.Developed and qualified buyers by understanding their requirements and interests.Built rapport and provided on-going customer service to ensure complete satisfaction.Overcame objections and negotiated price to close the sale.Communicated directly with insurance companies and financial institutions to finalize the sale on behalf of the customer.Completed purchase contracts, explained provisions, offered additional services, collected payment and delivered the automobile.Interacted with other team members from the sales department, service department and the body shop. Weniger anzeigen

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  TEN: The Enthusiast Network

  Nov 2004 - Jul 2014

  Features Coordinator & Events Advisor

  Motor Trend Auto Shows, LLC, is the largest auto show production company in the United States and the Motor Trend organization is the world’s number one automotive authority.Earned praise for successful and productive promotions from clients including Ford, Nissan, Honda and Chevrolet, as well as charity partners including Susan G. Komen and Ronald McDonald House. Regularly managed event promotions that increased attendance at events by double digits over year prior.Solely responsible for managing all special attractions, celebrity appearances and entertainment for more than 20 individual new-model auto shows across the country.Executed contracts, negotiated fees and managed the delivery of services from vendors, while working within budgetary constraints.Managed & coordinated sponsorship fulfillments and marketing efforts for more than 70 ride & drive/test drive events at 22 different auto shows totaling more than $1 million in sales annually.Worked closely with more than 20 automotive manufacturers. Acquired all materials for promotion of the event (copy, logos, photography, print ad files) and obtained approvals as necessary. Provided fulfillment report to each sponsor following the show.Sought out and established relationships with hundreds of area car clubs and enthusiast groups in each market in order to bring a local element to each event.Developed retail partnerships with various grocery stores, fast food chains and local businesses in each geographical market in order to reach their customer base, expand the corporate message and increase consumer attendance.Created customized web pages for sponsors and special attractions: sized images, edited daily content, managed, updated and approved completed HTML pages using a custom Content Management System (CMS).Collaborated with multiple departments to create and proof digital and print media, such as: print ads, websites, TV & radio commercials, email blasts, signage, coupons and posters. Weniger anzeigen