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Duke Brown

Louisville

Summary

Strategic, business-minded professional with a passion for bringing teams together to overcome challenges and achieve ambitious goals. Known for forward-thinking, solution-oriented leadership that focuses on building strong foundations today to ensure smoother operations tomorrow. Skilled in strategic planning, customer relationship management, and high-impact communication. Naturally driven by adversity, with a proven ability to maintain focus, energy, and clarity under pressure. Committed to creating exceptional experiences for clients and team members alike, fostering environments where collaboration and success thrive.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

New Homes Sales Consultant

Fischer Homes
Louisville
03.2022 - Current
  • Customer Relationship Management: Skilled in building and maintaining strong relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Negotiation Skills: Excellent in negotiating terms and conditions to achieve favorable outcomes for both clients and the company.
  • Problem-Solving: A strong ability to address and resolve client concerns and issues promptly and effectively.
  • Team Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with other team members, including construction, finance, and marketing departments to reach results.

Strategic Projects Manager

Stretch Zone
Louisville
05.2020 - 03.2022
  • Conferred with staff to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment.
  • Educated team members regarding multiple chronic pain management approaches.
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure smooth business functions.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of treatment plans, and implemented modifications.
  • Coordinated daily activities for team members to support them in the individual care programs created for clients.

Hospitality Manager

BHG (Malones Steakhouse/Drakes)
Louisville
03.2015 - 05.2022
  • Bluegrass Hospitality Group, the mother company of Malone’s Steakhouse and Drake’s/Aqua Sushi.
  • I traveled and opened multiple branches of Drake's in surrounding states, delivering in-depth training on company policies and procedures.
  • Interacted with external vendors to obtain the best quality in pricing, as well as in product.
  • Controlled costs and optimized spending via the restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing, and technology upgrades.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Managerial Economics

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
01.2017

Skills

  • Strategic sales enablement
  • Organizational learning and talent development
  • Employee onboarding and retention strategy
  • Complex problem solving and critical decision-making
  • Business productivity tools (Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint, CRM)
  • Executive communication and public speaking
  • Business writing and reporting
  • Strategic planning and business agility
  • Conflict resolution and Negotiating

Accomplishments

  • 2022 Rookie Of The Year Runner up
  • 2025 Q1 Sales Leader
  • Tentative Elite Coach

Timeline

New Homes Sales Consultant

Fischer Homes
03.2022 - Current

Strategic Projects Manager

Stretch Zone
05.2020 - 03.2022

Hospitality Manager

BHG (Malones Steakhouse/Drakes)
03.2015 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Managerial Economics

University of Kentucky
Duke Brown