Marc Gilkes
Creative Arts Teacher at DEPT. OF ED
Summary
I am a Sales Professional with experience in B2B Sales, Client Relations, and Sales Management. I also teach NYC students from a self written curriculum called WORD(s), designed to improve communication using spoken word performance. My creative background includes 16 years of performing spoken word & hip hop music, 10 years of event planning, and several years of creative roles on the social scene.
Experience
Creative Arts Teacher
DEPT. OF ED / New York
Built and maintained relationships with educational institutions to sell instructional classes for students. Exceeded sales goals and fostered the hiring of more instructors expand the business. Conducted presentations as needed.
DEPT. OF ED
Creative Arts Teacher
New York, New York
December 2015 - Present
Youth Counselor
Leake Watts / New York
Client Relationship Manager
NY Fencing / New York
Facilitated creative therapy for incarcerated teens. Supervised residents in a 24hour secured facility using therapeutic activities to address trauma, substance abuse, and a range of other issues.
NY Fencing
Client Relationship Manager
New York, New York
July 2014 - October 2016
Operations Manager
Leake WattsNY FencingDEPT. OF EDESPRIT / New York
Develops and implements lesson plans utilizing direct instruction to motivate and instill an enthusiasm for learning spoken word performance.
DSW
Operations Manager
New York, New York
January 2012 - November 2015
Sales/ Operations Manager
ESPRIT
Oversaw the daily operations of the flagship location including staffing, inventory, cash management, and employee training.Managed employees using business forecasts and sales reports to both maximize revenue and efficiently replenish inventory on the sales floor.
ESPRIT
Sales/ Operations Manager
January 2010 - January 2012
Consistently exceeded hourly and daily sales goals in a high volume tri-level flagship location.Trained new hires on merchandising, sales procedures, and company protocol to meet company standards.Conducted first interviews to filter the most suitable talent for Human Resources.
Education
Hunter College
Bachelor of Arts / Marketing
Hunter College
Regents Diploma
South Shore Christian School Regents Diploma
Hunter College
South Shore Christian School
Regents Diploma
South Shore Christian School
Regents Diploma
Skills
