Michael Larkin 1709 El Nido Ave.

Perris, CA. 92571 Phone: (714) 512-7641

Email: Mrlarkin2003@yahoo.com

Highlights

Strengths

Attention to detail Business Acumen Communication and Customer Handling Skills Employee Motivation Creating Dynamic Environment Reliable Hardworking - Team Building - Sales

Work Experience

VIP Sales REP-Manager/Solar Sales Project Manager/Independent Contractor A-1 Solar Power INC Riverside, CA. Dec 2013 to Present

In home professional solar sales presentation Provide services from beginning to end of solar project Assist other sales reps in closing sales deals, price drop, and offering discounts Train and help others overcome objections Take on leads and sales calls from dispatch and management Assessing industry trends, product developments, and emerging technologies in the solar industry Advising on the right solar installation for a particular project (solar photovoltaic, roofing, and window

upgrade) Designing solar installations for commercial and residential clients Providing impartial, best advice on products and services Assisting with applications for rebates, incentives, and tax credits Attend regular sales training, office meetings, and corporate events Reconsigned as #1 Sales in the company Reliable and trustworthy

Residential Sales/B2B Sales

Negotiations expert

Multitasked/Team Builder

Quantifiable revenue increases

Proficient in various social media marketing (Facebook, Tweeter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube)

Customer Service oriented

Microsoft Office Suite expert (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc)

Troubleshooting and problem solving

Advertising background

Team building

Personable

Computer savvy (PC and Apple)

Property Manager Halliday Management/Cardinal Development/SKS Management Carlsbad, CA., July 2007 to Nov 2014

Managed over 4 commercial properties totaling over 372,000 square feet. Currently managing one property; the second largest property in the company, 115,300 Sqft., 1300 Units.

Increased occupancy percentage from 78% to 96.6% in one years time. Increased revenue from $130,000 per month to $155,00 per year. Maintained in-depth knowledge of competition through consistent evaluation of market conditions and

trends. Collected and kept careful records of rental payments. Achieved the highest possible net operating income by implementing cost control and revenue

improvement programs. Monitored and documented all income, including delinquencies. Handled customer complaints personally to verify they were properly handled. Managed all day-to-day activities involving tenants, subcontractors and property management Wrote clear and concise owner's reports based on findings from quarterly financial statements. Maintained accurate and updated websites and printed materials. Monitored common areas for cleanliness and safety. Worked with the owners to identify, develop and achieve community goals and objectives. Developed and managed a highly skilled on-site staff through effective recruitment, training and

motivation. Reviewed all leases to guarantee that tenants received the proper level of service. Monitored all infrastructure and building expenses and reviewed and approved invoices.

Restaurant Assistant Manager /Banquet Manager Trader Vics Restaurant Scottsdale AZ, Sep 2005 to July 2007

Supervised all in-house aspects of the restaurant, front in-house decorations to menu selection. Managed different areas of the restaurant operations such as customer relations, vendors relations

and inventory control. Table touches providing customer satisfaction, connecting with customers. Specialized in training and motivating new staff regarding their work and responsibilities. Scheduling,

assigning, and training of all restaurant employees. Controlled the overall cash flow on a daily basis to meet the weekly expenditures. Daily, weekly, and

monthly meeting with General Manager and Chef. Helped in promoting business through social interaction in community events. Oversaw group events; banquets, restaurant buy-outs, and corporate meetings; experienced in large

group events Able to step in and help the front with seating, food running, and bartending Worked holidays, over time when needed; trained new staff Estimated the daily food consumption and placed orders with suppliers accordingly. Ordered utensils

and contacted merchants regarding their supplies on a regular interval. Hired and trained employees as needed, for all of the positions including bartenders, servers, banquets,

host stand, food runners, and bussers Ensured that all banquet events were staffed properly Met and greeted party host for all banquet events, making sure everything was to their satisfaction

Banquet Operations Manager Maggianos Little Italy Las Vegas, NV. December 2003 to Sep 2005

Conducted daily pre-shift and weekly departmental meetings to ensure organizational efficiency. Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity. Efficiently resolved problems or concerns to the satisfaction of all involved parties. Minimized loss and misuse of equipment through proper restaurant supervision and staff training. Developed and maintained exceptional customer service standards.

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Ensured proper cleanliness was maintained in all areas of the bar and front of house. Performed checkouts of servers and bartenders to ensure that all tickets were accounted for. Built sales forecasts and schedules to reflect desired productivity targets. Developed and maintained a staff that provided hospitable, professional service while adhering to

policies and business initiatives. Regularly updated computer systems with new pricing and daily food specials. Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.

Professional References

Available upon request

Education

Argosy University, Orange CA. 2012

Bachelors of Science in Business Administration/Marketing Coursework in Business Management and Administration Coursework in Finance, Accounting, and Marketing 4.0 GPA

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