David Burdett
David Burdett
Parts & Accessories Sales Specialist
Brea | United States
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Photography
Marketing
Digital design
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Moto & Powersports
Surf
Work experience

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Parts & Accessories Sales Specialist | 04/2011 - Current
Over the past eight years with Suzuki I have been exposed to a variety of great experiences. I have been consistently promoted, leading to 4 positions across 3 departments. In my current role I lead all of the sales and marketing efforts within the Parts and Accessories department. I do extremely well in a fast paced environment managing multiple high level projects simultaneously.
Senior Parts and Accessories Sales Specialist 2/2014 – Present
• Conceptualize and manage the annual sales programs, increasing dealer participation by 30%
• Introduced ECSTAR Suzuki Genuine Oil & Chemical brand to the US market in 2017
• Manage all branding of Suzuki Parts & Accessories, as well as ECSTAR Suzuki Genuine Oil & Chemical
• Media impressions have increased by an average of 8% through annual media buys
• Build and maintain relationships with dealership personnel through visits/calls/emails
• Created and now manage the eCommerce site, increased sales by over 150% in the first year
• Redesigned and now manage the annual Suzuki Motorcycle, ATV, and Scooter Accessory Catalog
Senior Communications Specialist MC/ATV Division 7/2012 - 2/2014
• Planned and organized a 30,000+ square foot display to celebrate Suzuki’s 50th anniversary in the USA
• Streamlined processes for product brochure design and production, effectively saving $350k per year
• Developed point of purchase displays for dealerships nationwide
• Built and managed promotional websites and help build awareness around Suzuki Factory Race teams
Digital Advertising Coordinator MC/ATV Division 7/2011-7/2012
• Managed all website content
• Utilized social media to improve online marketing efforts, increased daily fan growth by 1200%
Racing Department, Part Time 4/2011 - 7/2011
• Brought the amateur contingency program up to date, which was backlogged by 9 months
• Updated the consumer facing portion of the contingency program, worked directly with the advertising agency
• Updated the backend of the contingency program, worked directly with the IT contractor
Burdett Glass
Project Manager | 02/2004 - 04/2011
Managed multiple projects from inception through completion, provided estimates, and developed complex proposals. Quoted $50K+ jobs based on blueprints and interacted extensively with customers to ensure satisfaction. Maintained inventory control, fostered positive working relationships with vendors, and administered contracts. Supervised and mentored a contracted workforce, evaluated performance, and enforced quality assurance standards.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
Mixologist | 10/2001 - 04/2011
While at Red Robin, I began as a Host and worked my way up to a mixologist, while also gaining multiple other roles. I became a CDT (Certified Designated Trainer) within the first three months, shortly followed by managing the staff schedules for hosts and servers. Later to become a mixologist, where I also began to manage the bar inventory and mixologist work schedules.