Daniel Kinney
518 Spring Leap Circle
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(734) 262 – 2535
dlkinney25@gmail.com
Summary
A coachable, self motivated professional with 3+ years experience in international and domestic sales, account
management, exporting, procurement, and peer and group development. Ability to direct a diverse group of international
clientele with single transactions in excess of $35,000 with portfolio’s totaling more than $250,000 in sales. A quick learner
and successful multi-tasker who executes well in fast-paced environments. Entrepreneurial minded individual possessing
exceptional communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, and enjoys working in a team environment.
Work Experience
Lowes Home Improvement, Orlando, FL 10/ 2009 - Present
International Sales Specialist
Responsible for creating sales through partnering with domestic and international clients by discovering customer
needs and providing technical assistance to present and close solutions.
▪ Assisted in delivering to $5+ million annual International and commercial Sales through over 120 clients
▪ Established relationships with 12 clients resulting in over $500,000 in new sales over previous 2 fiscal periods
▪ Manage the complete customer experience including supply chain logistics
▪ Use effective communication, analysis, and interpersonal skills to create customer loyalty
▪ Analyze and communicate sales opportunities in order to forge stronger customer relations
▪ Designated as top 3% of staff for on-going training for over 4,500 employees on new software system
▪ Manage 40+ International and 25 Domestic accounts monthly for estimated $750,000 gross portfolio
▪ Created and presented an International development and expansion plan – currently under review
AYP Tutoring, Orlando, FL 10/ 2011 - 02/ 2013
Lead Tutor
Responsible for providing supplemental learning material in Math and English for 6+ elementary and middle
school grades based on individualized lesson plans.
▪ Established professional working relationships with 3 teachers and 2 school coordinators
 Implemented lesson plans for achievement goals based on student assessment scores
 Evaluated progress per student with adjustments as needed to ensure completion of education goals
▪ Challenged students to think critically by initiating a continual process that advocates life-long learning
▪ Promoted an environment with regard to learning while praising success through positive reinforcement
Legal Sea Foods, Inc. Washington, DC 05/ 2007 - 09/ 2009
Customer Service Liaison
Delivered exceptional Front of House (FOH) service by creating a hospitable, engaged, and memorable customer
experience for 1000+ guests weekly.
 Contributed to Return of Guest (ROG) policy by creating rapport with guests through family oriented hospitality
▪ Diversified skills in 7 areas for as-needed service outside of regular hours
▪ Coordinated and provided exceptional service and of VIP dinner for top executives
▪ Exhibited leadership in ability to make critical real time decisions
▪ Increased workplace productivity by training to new hires in multiple work areas
Education, Training, & Certifications
Certificate of Completion – Leadership & Management 08/2013 - 05/ 2015
Leadership Training Center, Orlando, FL
Daniel Kinney’s Resume, page 2
Bachelors of Business Administration - International Business 08/2005 - 05/ 2009
Howard University, Washington, DC
Successfully completed programs to earn 4 OSHA licenses for heavy machinery with no safety incidents
Community Involvement
Youth & Young Adult Minister – Impact Church Central FL, Orlando, FL 2014- Present
Habitat for Humanity Project, Orlando, FL 2012
Silver Star Village Senior Citizen Community Clean-up, Orlando, FL 2011
Various Speaking Engagements – Youth Track groups, Various locations 2006-2010
NCAA Student Athletic Advisory Committee Washington, DC 2006-2009
MEAC Conference: Vice President
Howard Chapter: President
Benefit Homeless Fashion Show, Washington, DC 2007
Food and Friends Food bank, Washington, DC 2007
Hurricane Relief Fund Volunteer, Washington, DC 2006
Honors & Awards
▪ Lowe’s Orlando Home and Garden Show co-designer (2014)
▪ Lowe’s International Sales Rep at the Int’l Builder’s Show (2012)
▪ Howard University School of Business Dean’s List (2006-2007)
▪ Howard University 5-time Track & Field MVP (2007-2009)
▪ Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference x-country All-Academic Honors (2005-2007)

Professional Resume

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    Daniel Kinney 518 SpringLeap Circle Winter Garden, FL 34787 (734) 262 – 2535 dlkinney25@gmail.com Summary A coachable, self motivated professional with 3+ years experience in international and domestic sales, account management, exporting, procurement, and peer and group development. Ability to direct a diverse group of international clientele with single transactions in excess of $35,000 with portfolio’s totaling more than $250,000 in sales. A quick learner and successful multi-tasker who executes well in fast-paced environments. Entrepreneurial minded individual possessing exceptional communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, and enjoys working in a team environment. Work Experience Lowes Home Improvement, Orlando, FL 10/ 2009 - Present International Sales Specialist Responsible for creating sales through partnering with domestic and international clients by discovering customer needs and providing technical assistance to present and close solutions. ▪ Assisted in delivering to $5+ million annual International and commercial Sales through over 120 clients ▪ Established relationships with 12 clients resulting in over $500,000 in new sales over previous 2 fiscal periods ▪ Manage the complete customer experience including supply chain logistics ▪ Use effective communication, analysis, and interpersonal skills to create customer loyalty ▪ Analyze and communicate sales opportunities in order to forge stronger customer relations ▪ Designated as top 3% of staff for on-going training for over 4,500 employees on new software system ▪ Manage 40+ International and 25 Domestic accounts monthly for estimated $750,000 gross portfolio ▪ Created and presented an International development and expansion plan – currently under review AYP Tutoring, Orlando, FL 10/ 2011 - 02/ 2013 Lead Tutor Responsible for providing supplemental learning material in Math and English for 6+ elementary and middle school grades based on individualized lesson plans. ▪ Established professional working relationships with 3 teachers and 2 school coordinators  Implemented lesson plans for achievement goals based on student assessment scores  Evaluated progress per student with adjustments as needed to ensure completion of education goals ▪ Challenged students to think critically by initiating a continual process that advocates life-long learning ▪ Promoted an environment with regard to learning while praising success through positive reinforcement Legal Sea Foods, Inc. Washington, DC 05/ 2007 - 09/ 2009 Customer Service Liaison Delivered exceptional Front of House (FOH) service by creating a hospitable, engaged, and memorable customer experience for 1000+ guests weekly.  Contributed to Return of Guest (ROG) policy by creating rapport with guests through family oriented hospitality ▪ Diversified skills in 7 areas for as-needed service outside of regular hours ▪ Coordinated and provided exceptional service and of VIP dinner for top executives ▪ Exhibited leadership in ability to make critical real time decisions ▪ Increased workplace productivity by training to new hires in multiple work areas Education, Training, & Certifications Certificate of Completion – Leadership & Management 08/2013 - 05/ 2015 Leadership Training Center, Orlando, FL
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    Daniel Kinney’s Resume,page 2 Bachelors of Business Administration - International Business 08/2005 - 05/ 2009 Howard University, Washington, DC Successfully completed programs to earn 4 OSHA licenses for heavy machinery with no safety incidents Community Involvement Youth & Young Adult Minister – Impact Church Central FL, Orlando, FL 2014- Present Habitat for Humanity Project, Orlando, FL 2012 Silver Star Village Senior Citizen Community Clean-up, Orlando, FL 2011 Various Speaking Engagements – Youth Track groups, Various locations 2006-2010 NCAA Student Athletic Advisory Committee Washington, DC 2006-2009 MEAC Conference: Vice President Howard Chapter: President Benefit Homeless Fashion Show, Washington, DC 2007 Food and Friends Food bank, Washington, DC 2007 Hurricane Relief Fund Volunteer, Washington, DC 2006 Honors & Awards ▪ Lowe’s Orlando Home and Garden Show co-designer (2014) ▪ Lowe’s International Sales Rep at the Int’l Builder’s Show (2012) ▪ Howard University School of Business Dean’s List (2006-2007) ▪ Howard University 5-time Track & Field MVP (2007-2009) ▪ Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference x-country All-Academic Honors (2005-2007)