Damon "Reece" Powell
Assistant Manager
Pittsburgh | United States
Skills
No information
Interests
Marketing
Event planning
Sales
Management
Administrative
Trajectory
Sep 2022 — Now
Assistant Manager · Willi's Ski and Board
• OVERSEE HARDGOODS EMPLOYEES, ENSURING THAT THEY ARE UPHOLDING COMPANY VALUES AND PRACTICES
• BUILD CONNECTIONS WITH CUSTOMERS TO SEE WHAT GEAR THEY NEED TO STAY SAFE WHILE ON THE SKI SLOPES
• COLLECTED DATA ON INVENTORY FOR PROPER RECONCILIATION OF ITEMS BOUGHT AND SOLD
• COLLABORATE WITH UPPER MANAGEMENT TO SEE HOW OUR STORES CAN IMPROVE
• MANAGE CASHFLOW EVERY DAY TO CONFIRM THAT RIGHT AMOUNT WAS RECEIVED
Sep 2021 — Sep 2022
Management Trainee · Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Use customer service skills to guide a customer with rental process of a vehicle
• Inspect vehicles to confirm if they are safe to drive before renting
• Assist with fleet management to gain and maintain vehicles for maximum revenue
• Market and establish relationships with auto body shops, car dealerships, and customers
• Manage a team and continue to uphold the high standards of the company
Dec 2019 — Sep 2021
Assistant Manager · Sun Valley Sports
• Conduct ordering and receiving of inventory
• Protect employees and customers by providing a safe, positive, and clean work environment
• Inform customers of used and new equipment/inventory coming into the shop
• Assist the lead manager with staffing and assigning roles
• Create marketing and promotional plans to increase customer awareness
• Aid the lead manager with balancing expenses and daily income of the shop
Jan 2019 — Apr 2019
Winter Intern · Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports
• Assist in the development of event planning
• Search for volunteers to help the program flourish
• Keep the organization's information systems up to date
• Instruct clients with disabilities how to snowboard
• Monitor and gather content for social media platforms
Mar 2018 — Sep 2018
Promotional Event Intern · Cincinnati Reds
• Escort mascots and special guests throughout stadium
• Assist in the execution of game day ceremonies and logistics
• Engage and excite fans with in-game promotions
• Attend local events to improve community relations
Oct 2017 — Apr 2018
Intern/Volunteer (University of Cincinnati) · Bearcat Marketing Association
• Manage in-game activities to engage sports fans
• Work effectively with co-workers to resolve high-stress game situations
• Coordinate transportation to and from events for students, athletes, and performers
• Provide customer service to the athletic community and encourage local collaboration
Jun 2014 — Aug 2017
Program Assistant; Certified GED® Test Proctor · Project Learn of Summit County
• Answered questions and provided information regarding program details and requirements by phone and in person
• Coordinated needs of developmentally delayed students pertaining to their classes, transportation & other programs
• Facilitated the GED® testing process including verifying credentials, inputting data, and administering tests
Nov 2013 — Apr 2014
Ski Lift Operator · Boston Mills
• Operated the control panel of the lift ensuring the safety of customers while loading and unloading
• Performed crowd control while customers waited their turn to ride the lift
• Sorted and filed important paperwork for daily needs
VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT:
• Cincinnati Redsfest volunteer
• Mission trip to Mandeville, Jamaica with the Intercollegiate YMCA
• Member and volunteer at First Baptist Church of McDonald, PA
• Cincinnati Bengals locker room assistant
Activity
Education history
University of Cincinnati
B.S. in Sport Administration



