1. Gerry T. Hickman
60 East 135th Street Apt 5A
New York, New York, 10037
843-291-3494
ghickman08@gmail.com
CAREER SUMMARY
Hired, trained, managed and or supervised a total of
300+ employees over a thirty year period in
financial services, retail customer service,
industrial and educational setting’s maintaining an
atmosphere of exactness, efficiency, and attention
to detail
Designed and implemented efficiency programs
aimed at streamlining direct office services, saving
$150,000 per year in labor costs for the SCSU
SBDC and OSNB
Organized company outings, dinners, and retreats,
increasing company satisfaction by 9% according
to our yearly employee satisfaction survey
Earned “Outstanding Sales Achievement Award’” 1992, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2001, 2007
& 2008 for exceeding sales quota’s in insurance, consumer goods, beverage and
automobile sales.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MVP Public Transportation New York, NY
Paratransit Operator Jun 2015 – Present
• Managed busy Access a ride routes Scheduled and controlled by New York Metro Transit Authority (MTA).
• Transported Individuals with handicap, special needs, Medicaid/Medicare patients, physically challenged
Adults and Seniors.
• Operated Class C Commercial Vehicle equipped with hydraulic li
Urban Express, LLC Ladson, SC
Owner/ Manager June 2008 – October 2014
• Owned and operated Retail/Wholesale Clothing, Electronics and Accessories Business.
• Merchandised Products /Services through storefront, trade, promotional shows, sporting, event(s) and
festivals
• Sold products and services to public and B2B customers.
Chevrolet Buick GMC Pontiac Suzuki Summerville, SC
Sales Consultant November 2007 – June 2008
• Solicit sales of new or additional services or products.
• Confer with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about products or services.
• Certified SME Expert for Chevrolet, Buick Pontiac Suzuki and Hummer Vehicles.
• Sold new and used vehicles.
• Provide ultimate in customer buying experience.
Supreme Wholesale Moncks Corner, SC
Senior Partner J anuary 2003 – April 2006
60 East 135th Street Apt 5A New York, New York, 10037 843-291-3494 ghickman08@gmail.com
2. Dorchester School District II, Summerville, SC
Transportation specialist April 2003 – March 2006
Johnny’s Suzuki Summerville, SC
Sales Consultant January 2005 – August 2005
First Student, Incorporated Charleston, SC
Transportation Specialist I January 2001 - January 2003
Pepsi Cola, USA Charleston, SC
Merchandising Specialist (PT) February 2001 - March 2003
Flowers of Jamestown, Summerville, SC 29456Sales
Consultant May 2001 -- January/2002
Maola Milk & Ice Cream Company Darlington, SC
Sales Consultant April 1999 – May 200
Mt. Pleasant High School Elliot SC.
Assistant Band Director August 1996 - May 1999
Lee County School District I/II, Mobile Literacy Program Bishopville, SC 29010
Program Manager II January 1996 – August 1996
Primerica Financial Services Orangeburg, SC 29115
Regional Manager Jan. 1991 - Apr. 1998
Santee Industries (Division of SCDSNB) Santee, SC
Human Resources Manager May 1994 - Dec. 1995
SCSU Small Business Development Center Orangeburg, SC
Technical Consultant August 1989 – May 1994
EDUCATION
SC STATE UNIVERSITY Orangeburg, SC
Bachelor of Science in Marketing, May 1990
STRAYER UNIVERSITY Charleston, SC
MBA in Human Resources Management, Dec 2013
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Business
planning
21%
Marketing
Knowledge
16%
Communica
tion skills
21%
Procureme
nt
Knowledge
6%
HR/ FC
Recruiting
15%
Manageme
nt Skills
21%
Previous Experience
60 East 135th Street Apt 5A New York, New York, 10037 843-291-3494 ghickman08@gmail.com
3. References Upon Request
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