KEVIN DILLARD II
Chicago
Summary
Proactive and goal oriented professional with excellent time management and problem solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth and brand development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Laborer
VMR Contractors
Hazel Crest
05.2025 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery for site preparations and material handling.
- Assisted skilled tradespeople with various construction tasks on job sites.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas to ensure safety standards.
Coach
Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Homewood
08.2023 - Current
- Motivate athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration, and productivity
- Created and implemented innovative strategies to engage players and coaches
- Effectively communicate goals and expectations
- Homewood, United States
Coach
Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Homewood
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Motivate athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration, and productivity
- Created and implemented innovative strategies to engage players and coaches
- Effectively communicate goals and expectations
Outside Sales Manager
Tom James
Chicago
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Trained staff on how to build rapport and close sales in the field
- Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases
- Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products
- Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives
- Chicago, United States
Sales Representative Team Leader
Illinois Department of Unemployment
Chicago
07.2018 - 01.2021
- Kept detailed records of daily activities through online customer database
- Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth
- Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiation, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions
- Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion
- Chicago, United States
Professional Athlete
FIBA Europe
08.2013 - 04.2018
- Managed time effectively while traveling for games, attending practices, and going to language classes
- Exhibited excellent teamwork and strong work ethic by promoting camaraderie
- Worked with coaches and trainers to execute improvement strategies
- Helped younger/new players acclimate to culture and collaborated with other fellow teammates to adapt to, and enhance winning
Education
Business Administration -
University of Dayton
Skills
- Active Listener
- Presentation Skills
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Effective Communication
- Time Management
- Communication
- Self-Motivation
- Customer Relationship Management
- Collaboration
- Negotiation
- Relationship Building
- Objection Management
- Business Acumen
Timeline
Apprentice Laborer
VMR Contractors
05.2025 - Current
Coach
Homewood-Flossmoor High School
08.2023 - 05.2025
Coach
Homewood-Flossmoor High School
08.2023 - Current
Outside Sales Manager
Tom James
03.2021 - 06.2023
Sales Representative Team Leader
Illinois Department of Unemployment
07.2018 - 01.2021
Professional Athlete
FIBA Europe
08.2013 - 04.2018
Business Administration -
University of Dayton