1. DAVID J. BLAKE
Miramar, FL 33027
703-861-3080
DJBlake7652@hotmail.com
• Experienced sales consultant • Team leader • Customer service focused
• Networks in the community • Strong analytical skills • Community volunteer
SUMMARY
Customer-focused team leader with comprehensive background in sales, human resources and
operations management. Trained, managed and directed a team of Navy recruiters responsible
for meeting annual Navy manpower requirements. Developed annual recruiting strategies, which
included prospecting, sales calls, presentations, advertising/promotions and closing sales.
EXPERIENCE
Organo Gold, Richmond, British Columbia July 2012 – Present
Independent Distributor
• Teach and train others how to run a profitable home based business
• Tele-market to prospective clients to conduct new sales
• Network new contacts and cultivate new business
• Established strong residual income in 90 days or better for financial independents
• Broke new domestic and international partners, providing training for new products
Farrey’s Lighting & Bath, North Miami, FL April 2011 – June 2014
Sales Lighting Consultant
• Charged with creation and deployment of effective sales strategies
• Effectively met goal of 100 cold calls per day
• Demonstrated excellence in tracking and following up with new clients and sales
• Analyzed potential areas of market penetration and joint venture opportunities
• Greeted customers and determined their specific needs by following up
• Generated repeat business by encouraging customers to return
Macy’s, Plantation, FL June 2007 – October 2010
Assistant Store Manager
• Enhanced operational performance by decreasing shrinkage from .47% to .17% in six
months with increased morale, correction of internal theft issues, effective training, and
enforcement of S.O.P. and identification
• Played key role in facilitating special events and promotions with local business partners
o Generated as much as $60K in sales during two 4-hour events
• Successfully decreased staff turnover from 60% to 30%
• Created a team-focused environment with improved store morale, quality hiring practices
and increased training
• Trained, mentored, and supervised cross-functional team of 150 personnel in accordance
with organizational goals

2. • Demonstrated strong communication skills in cultivated key relationships with local
schools and business to generate additional revenue and drive customer traffic
CVS-Pharmacy, Miami, FL January 2006 – February 2007
Assistant Store Manager
• Applied dynamic prioritization and management skills toward consistently achieving
critical deadlines
• Evaluated sales volume and performance trends to identify opportunities for new
products, promotions and merchandising
• Decreased shrink from 2.5% to .5% in 1 year and maintained consistent inventories
• Actively contributed to new store set-up processes; counseled corporate office on plan-o-
grams and store layout, and trained new Sales Associates
AWARDS / ASSOCIATIONS
• Navy Commendation Medal (2nd
Gold Star)
• Navy Achievement Medal (3rd
Gold Star)
• Enlisted Surface Warfare Pin
• Good Conduct Medals
• Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Miami (volunteer)
• Habitat for Humanity (volunteer)
• Military Advisory Board (appointee for District 2)
• Sunflower Society for Military Contributions Throughout Miami Dade County
EDUCATION
South Wesleyan University, Central, SC
B.S., Management
CERTIFICATIONS
• Social Media, Doral Chamber of Commerce
• Professional Placement Network, Davie, FL
• Domestic Violence Core Competency Training, The Loge, Miami, FL