Hal Hawkins, MBA

Experience

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  Winn-Dixie

  Feb 2005 - May 2005

  Produce Associate

  - Maintained the quantity and quality of the produce and department area in the produce department- Responsible for sales and customer service in the produce section

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  Texas Office Leasing

  Nov 2006 - May 2007

  Intern

  - Research of demographics and statistics for the potential investment in various cities and Metropolitan Statistical Areas- Development of spreadsheet templates to estimate the cost savings of purchasing properties- Receiving an informal education in and participating in property management and real estate investment

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  Pinecrest Country Club

  Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

  Golf Pro Shop Assistant

  - Supervision of outside services in the absence of golf professionals- Golf merchandise sales- Member services

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  Metro Cinema

  Sept 2007 - Dec 2007

  General Manager

  - Successfully reduced total payroll from 35% to 20% of total operating expenses- Supervised over sixty employees for the quality of service provided in the theaters, restaurant, concessions, and bar- Negotiated and coordinated group events and private parties- Conducted facility inspections to ensure the building was clean and equipment was functioning properly- Maintained food menu and created new items to improve customer satisfaction and experience- Prepared and instituted hiring, training, payroll, change of status, disciplinary, and termination paperwork- Responded to customer inquiries and complaints to maintain positive customer relationships Show less

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  Cox Auto Trader

  Feb 2008 - Oct 2008

  Circulation Zone Manager

  - Successfully increased twelve-hour delivery from 76.21% to 95.01% and decreased non-delivered outlets from 11.52% to 3.90%.- Supervised magazine distribution for over seventy independent contractor delivery allotments- Displayed products, ensured proper maintenance and premium placement available for products and product displays at over twenty-seven hundred retail locations- Recruited and trained independent contractors

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  Xdrenalin Paintball Company

  Mar 2009 - May 2009

  Park Manager

  - Supervised over twenty employees for the quality of service provided at the park- Coordinated group events and private parties- Ensured premium product placement and display and proper inventories- Responded to inquiries and complaints to develop and maintain positive customer relationships- Conducted park inspections to ensure the park was clean, equipment was functioning properly, and federal regulations were enforced on the grounds

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  Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited

  Nov 2009 - Jun 2010

  Consultant

  - Supervised construction of new manufacturing facility and delivery/setup of machinery and equipment- Established vendor accounts for freight, raw materials, supplies, and technology services- Created filing system and inventory controls- Implemented operations for processing and blending of products

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  Century 21 Beal, Inc.

  Aug 2010 - Mar 2012

  Realtor

  - Guided buyers and sellers through the purchasing and sellingprocess, including negotiation for favorable contracts.- Established a positive 􀃸ow of communication with clientsand other parties of the transaction.- Completed broker price opinions for valuation of propertiesin pre-foreclosure statu

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  Timothy Delasandro for State Representative

  Jan 2012 - Apr 2018

  Campaign Manager

  - Developed strategies to promote campaign and researchedmedia markets to reach maximum number of voters.- Created and maintained campaign website and social mediaoutlets.- Designed campaign material, such as flyers and digital mediafor social media ad campaigns, and created televisioncommercials and radio ads.- Performed opposition research and developed speechesand talking points for forums, events, media appearances,and Q&A sessions

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  Re/Max Select

  Mar 2012 - Jan 2013

  Realtor

  - Guided buyers and sellers through the purchasing and sellingprocess, including negotiation for favorable contracts.- Established a positive 􀃸ow of communication with clientsand other parties of the transaction.- Completed broker price opinions for valuation of propertiesin pre-foreclosure statu

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  S-Con, Inc.

  Jan 2013 - Jul 2019

  Director of Marketing

  - Developed/created ads and strategies for TV/print/radio/mail/online/PPC campaigns.- Created print and online ad designs- Updated and managed website to improve SEO, customer experience, including making website mobile friendly.- Created and managed annual advertising budgets for each company- Managed promotions and co-op programs with vendors/manufacturers- Created and managed open house/grand opening/customer appreciation events.- Analyzed and proposed strategies for new markets and improving internal metrics, such as customer retention. Show less

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  Hardhatters

  Jan 2013 - Jun 2016

  Editor
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  Tom Pauken for Governor

  Jul 2013 - Dec 2013

  Communications Director

  - Created and maintained campaign website and social mediaoutlets.- Designed campaign materials, such as 􀃸yers and digitalmedia for social media ad campaigns.- Performed opposition research and developed speechesand talking points for forums, events, media appearances,and Q&A sessions

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  Retro World Series

  Jan 2015 - now

  Founder

  - Created a series of events where gamers, both professional and amateur, can take part in both competitive and casual retro gaming across the country.- Contracted with numerous conventions to provide retro tournaments and retro gaming experiences over multiple years - Developed website, convention exhibit, digitial and print media, and social media outlets.- Networked with numerous related companies, vendors, forums, and promoters to expand reach of events.

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  Arrive Internet

  Apr 2022 - now

  Marketing Specialist

  Implementing rebrand of internet service provider division, including customer relations and brand asset management.Developing brand assets and marketing campaigns for all divisionsMaintaining external communications with customersDeveloping and implementing marketing and communications strategies with development partners for new developments and acquisitionsDeveloping strategies and training collateral for new sales repsImplementing reputation management strategies and incentive plans Show less