Damon "Reece" Powell

Assistant Manager

2022 – Present

• 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

Management Trainee

2021 – 2022

• 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

Assistant Manager

2019 – 2021

• 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

Winter Intern

2019 – 2019

• 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

Promotional Event Intern

2018 – 2018

• 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

Intern/Volunteer (University of Cincinnati)

2017 – 2018

• 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

Program Assistant; Certified GED® Test Proctor

2014 – 2017

• 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

Ski Lift Operator

2013 – 2014

• 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

B.S. in Sport Administration

B.S. in Sport Administration