Darwin Kirk

Key Responsibilities and Achievements at Ecovision

• Achieved advanced proficiency in Salesforce, Excel, 8x8 and Outlook.
• Conducted outbound prospecting through cold calls and emails to generate new business opportunities
• Managed day-to-day communications with senior representatives of large-scale corporations.
• Drafted, edited, and delivered legal contracts to clients.
• Identified and contacted thousands of potential new clients.
• Managed internal processes, including coordinating with operations teams, liaising with current suppliers, and establishing new business relationships with Source companies.

Skills i developed and improved through my time at Ecovision

• Outbound Sales Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, developed through cold calling and email outreach.
• Client Relationship Management: Effective communication with senior representatives of large corporations, managing client expectations and building rapport.
• Business Relationship Building: Liaising with suppliers and establishing new business relationships demonstrates networking and negotiation skills.
• Internal Process Coordination: Managed internal processes and collaborated with operations teams, showing skills in organization and project management.
• Contract Management: Drafted, edited, and delivered legal contracts, demonstrating attention to detail and document management.
• Lead Generation and Prospecting: Identified and contacted thousands of potential clients, showcasing strong research and lead-generation skills.

Key Responsibilities and Achievements at Henrys

• Fluctuated between kitchen and front of house where needed
• Recommended drinks to customers, increasing overall sales.
• Adapted quickly to different situations maintaining efficiency even under pressure.
• Demonstrated knowledge of drink recipes for improved customer experience.
• Created an inviting atmosphere through friendly interaction with customers.
• Ensured compliance with all health and safety regulations by regular inspections and maintenance checks.

Voluntary work within the Mankwe wildlife team

• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Maintained high visibility presence to deter illegal activities.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Roles and Accomplishments at Teatro

• Collaborated with team members to provide seamless service during busy periods.
• Managed stock levels efficiently, preventing shortage during peak hours.
• Trained new staff members effectively, ensuring top-notch service standards were maintained.
• Readied glasses, garnishes, ice and other bar equipment prior to opening hours ensuring readiness for service.

Roles and Accomplishments at RE/MAX

• Gained foundational skills in Excel and Outlook, reaching a professional level of proficiency.
• Assisted busy negotiator by returning sales enquiry calls and qualifying potential buyers.
• Obtaining background information including whether they were in position to proceed with a sale before the negotiator arranged viewings.
• Cold calling clients who were selling 'By Owner' to persuade them to allow the negotiator to visit property for a Sales Valuation.
• Would book appointments into the negotiator's diary and follow up with confirmation email to the client.

Skills Developed and Strengthened During My Time at RE/MAX

• Lead Qualification: Assisted in qualifying potential buyers by gathering relevant background information to assess their readiness for a sale.
• Cold Calling: Engaged in outbound calls to potential clients, effectively persuading them to allow property valuations.
• Sales Support: Provided support to the negotiator by handling sales enquiry calls and scheduling appointments.
• Appointment Scheduling: Managed the negotiator’s diary, ensuring appointments were properly scheduled and confirmed.
• Multitasking: Coordinated multiple tasks, such as handling enquiries and scheduling, in a busy sales environment.
• Persuasive Communication: Persuaded potential clients to allow negotiators to visit properties for sales valuations, demonstrating negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Sales Support Administration: Provided administrative assistance, such as booking appointments and maintaining the negotiator’s schedule.