Kirk Ramirez

Kirk Ramirez

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Customer Experience | Strategic Growth | Business Development | Account Management | Training & Development | Budgeting | Process Improvement | Contract Negotiations

  • Education

    • The University of Alabama

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      Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA International Marketing
  • Experience

    • Central Intelligence Agency

      Jan 1988 - Jan 1991
      Intern

      Series of summer internships in several departments, including:- Office of Information Technology- Information verification, logistics, and translation

    • Enterprise Holdings

      Jan 1994 - Jan 2019

      Responsibilities ranged from hiring, developing and managing a staff of over 150 employees across multiple branches, setting effective pricing strategies, growing the business by marketing to existing and potential accounts in the Insurance, Dealership, and Corporate industries, setting and implementing sales strategies to drive revenue, effective cost control management initiatives, reporting analysis, policy compliance, and profit maximization while creating a leading Customer Service culture. Marketed and closed potential companies to utilize EHI services for their transportation needs versus industry alternatives and direct competition. Generated leads through market research and networking and conducted fact finding meetings with decision makers in order to provide business recommendations to accounts ranging from $50K to over $5M annual spending with EHI. Managed 2 different home city rental branches, first a startup branch and later promoted to a large market operation with satellite locations.

      • Area Manager

        Jan 2002 - Jan 2019
      • Corporate Account Manager

        Jan 2001 - Jan 2002
      • Branch Manager

        Jan 1994 - Jan 2001
    • MyEyeDr.

      Jul 2019 - Apr 2022
      District Manager

      Managed the state of Alabama with over 25 practices across the region. Hired, developed, and managed staff of over 200 associates, set standards of operation and business plans to deliver exceptional patient care, long term growth, and contributions to the company, associates, and the communities we served.

    • Spire

      May 2022 - Jul 2024
      Director Customer Experience Southeast

      Provide leadership, oversight, and guidance for billing, customer contact, and credit and collection departments. Responsible for developing and implementing standardized operational strategies and practices and coordinating throughout enterprise for compliance and adherence. Develop, track, improve, and report on key performance indicators driving efficiency, effectiveness, and quality. Oversee budget creation, targets, and management with treasury, finance, leadership, regulatory, and managers. Focus on continuous improvement through strategies, processes, and technology. Act as liaison for customer experience with regional president, vice-president, regulatory leaders, and field executives to ensure communication, coordination and cooperation. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Coaching Skills for Leaders and Managers

      LinkedIn
      May 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Diversity training and multi-cultural leadership

      New Directions
      Jan 2006
    • Succesful Negotiations Techniques

      New Directions
      Jan 2003
    • Ken Blanchard on Servant Leadership

      LinkedIn
      May 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Management Development Training

      New Directions
      Jan 1996
    • Practical Creativity for Everyone

      LinkedIn
      Jun 2021
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Kirk Ramirez
      Mentor Award Enterprise Rent A Car Human Resources and Employee Surveys 2006 1st Annual Award in recognition of vested interest in development, guidance, and mentorship of employees throughout the South East.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Member

      Issued by Pelham BEAT on Feb 2021
      Pelham BEATAssociated with Kirk Ramirez
    • Fundraiser Event Organizer

      Issued by AYES - Management & Technology Consulting on Jan 2006
      AYES - Management & Technology ConsultingAssociated with Kirk Ramirez
    • Campaign Coordinator

      Issued by United Way on Jan 2005
      United WayAssociated with Kirk Ramirez
    • Special Event Assistant

      Issued by Special Olympics on Jan 2011
      Special OlympicsAssociated with Kirk Ramirez
    • Fundraiser Event Assistant

      Issued by Birmingham Urban League Inc on Jan 2010
      Birmingham Urban League IncAssociated with Kirk Ramirez
    • Fundraiser

      Issued by Focus On Recovery on Jan 2015
      Focus On RecoveryAssociated with Kirk Ramirez