Savannah Thorne

Experience

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  Central New York Academy of Dance Arts

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2008

  Artistic Director and Head Choreographer

  Instructed dance classes, choreographed dances, organized annual dance recital, managed company and all employees, maintained bookwork and website, handled clientele. Prepared reports, schedules, payroll, purchase orders and maintained financial transactions of funds.

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  Blade Productions

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

  Pro Driver, Registration, and Product Specialist

  Showcased new vehicles from General Motors at exhibitions and fundraisers, organized a test-driving course and handled test-drivers. Created Flyers and marketed event and managed registration processes.

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  VIBE Studios

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Owner

  Opened a cutting edge dance studio catering to advanced dancers in both classical styles and modern popular styles. Coordinated performances and events with local dancers. Hosted a monthly dance competition. Offered classes in all styles of dance for all ages and ability levels in addition to handling all business matters.

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  Tin Roof Productions

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  Pro Driver and Product Specialist

  Promoted Cadillac’s 2011 Vehicle lineup by giving test drives and showcasing vehicles on both the Cadillac Culinary Challenge and Cadillac Golf Clinic tours.

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  Event Link

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2010

  Pro Driver, Registration, and Product Specialist

  Showcased new vehicles and gave test drives for Chevrolet in association with GMR Works for the Chevy Youth Baseball Clinic, New York State Fair, and Autos in Autumn Event.

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  AMCI

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2013

  Registration Manager and Pro-Driver

  Managed all registration and survey processes involving RFID technology and data collection at retail events, as well as closed course and auto show ride and drive events and product exhibitions for clients including Lincoln, Toyota, and Kia. Position also involved reporting, graphic design, event coordination, and event photography.

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  ACME Branding Company

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2012

  Product Specialist and Pro Driver

  In a program for Car and Driver/ Road and Track Magazine, demonstrated vehicle performance and guided participants through an auto-cross style course in order for participants to judge and rank 5 different vehicles from top automotive manufacturers.

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  Apex Events, LLC (DBA Apex Performance)

  Jul 2012 - Jun 2013

  Audi Concierge Services

  Managed the Audi Concierge call center for the Audi Driving Experience. Position involved making and receiving phone calls from top Audi customers invited to attend the Audi Driving Experience as well as maintaing the concierge email account. Confirmed clients attendance and scheduled driving times, provided details regarding the events and catered to any changes or requests by the clients.

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  Pro Formance Group Inc

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2013

  Pro Driver and Instructor

  Worked as a driving instructor teaching advanced driving skills designed to reduce the number of vehicle crashes on a teen driving program for Ford's Driving Skills for life. The program was developed by Ford and the Governors Highway Safety Administration as a national safety initiative for teens who have earned, or are about to earn their drivers licenses.

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  Osbourne Purdie

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2022

  Volkswagen Sales Coach, Facilitator, and Product Trainer

  In 2013, joined the team of Trainers for the Volkswagen Elite Sales Training program, working to increase sales, improve product knowledge, reduce turnover rates in dealerships, and create a better overall experience for customers by facilitating trainings at Volkswagen Learning Centers, in dealership trainings, and individual coaching sessions with sales consultants. Helped to implement the use of iPad and Apple Technology for the program, created user guides, and provided technical support for other trainers transitioning to the Apple Platform. 2013 Volkswagen CarNet IDT 2015 Volkswagen JD Power IQS IDT2015 Volkswagen Passat Limited Edition IDT2016 Volkswagen Passat Launch2016 Volkswagen JD Power SSI IDT2016 Volkswagen Digital Dealer IDT2016 Volkswagen TDI Settlement Process IDT 2017 Volkswagen Alltrack IDT2017 Volkswagen High Impact Delivery Training2018 Digital Retail Rollout2018 Tiguan Launch 2019 Jetta Launch 2019 Arteon Launch2020 Atlas Cross Sport Launch Starting in 2020, successfully transitioned all training content to virtual training for use with the Adobe Connect Platform, and Microsoft Teams. Modified existing courses and created new content and materials for virtual Product Launches, Brand Initiatives, and Sales Training. 2020 VEST Virtual Instructor-Led Training2021 ID.42021 Taos2021 SUVW Training 2022 Delivery Obsessed Show less

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  Volkswagen of America, Inc

  Aug 2022 - now

  Dealer Performance Curriculum Designer - Volkswagen Academy