David Gordon
@davidgordon
Seasoned business leader specializing in real estate, insurance, and customer-driven growth.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned leader with 20 years of experience in corporate management, retail operations, and customer-focused strategies, now focused on real estate and insurance. I have led businesses as CEO/President, driven sales growth, improved customer satisfaction, and executed strategic marketing and financial management to deliver measurable results.
I build and lead high-performing teams, negotiate contracts, develop targeted marketing and community engagement programs, and manage complex accounts and partnerships. My track record includes opening and growing retail operations, expanding market share for fiber services, and generating repeat business through strong client relationships and operational excellence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
President
Lowcountry Liquids Inc
Jun 2022 - Present (3 years 9 months)
Orchestrated community events and managed contracts, marketing, and financials to increase brand visibility and customer satisfaction.
Licensed Real Estate Agent
The Virtual Realty Group
Mar 2021 - Present (5 years)
Assist clients in buying, selling, and leasing residential and commercial properties, executing marketing campaigns and negotiations that drive successful closings and referrals.
MDU Account Executive
Clearwave Fiber
Dec 2022 - Oct 2023 (10 months)
Managed Multi-Dwelling Unit accounts, negotiated fiber service contracts, and identified business development opportunities that improved retention and market share.
Community Relations Representative
Hargray Fiber
Dec 2019 - Dec 2022 (3 years)
Built community partnerships and organized sponsorships/events to increase market penetration while addressing customer service and network issues to improve satisfaction.
Owner
Strut Entertainment LLC
Aug 2014 - Aug 2017 (3 years)
Oversaw daily operations, event planning, marketing, and finances, organizing high-profile private and entertainment events that drove consistent revenue growth.
County Legislator
Oneida County
Jan 2012 - Jan 2014 (2 years)
Represented constituents and drafted legislation to improve community welfare and government efficiency during a two-year term.
Manager, Sephora Department
JC Penney Corporation
Oct 2003 - Apr 2013 (9 years 6 months)
Led store and Sephora-in-JCP operations, growing customer satisfaction by 22% and exceeding initial Sephora sales targets by over 30% through team leadership and merchandising.
Regional Sales Manager
Faster-Form Corporation
Jan 2004 - Jan 2006 (2 years)
Led regional sales initiatives and team coordination to expand market share and drive significant revenue growth.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Mohawk Valley Community College
Public Policy, Political Science
Grade: 4.0 GPA
Activities and societies: President's List
Studied Public Policy and Political Science and achieved President’s List recognition with a 4.0 GPA.
New Hartford Central High School
High School Diploma, General Studies
Completed High School Diploma with coursework including French, Music, AP American History, and Advanced Global Studies.
Bryant & Stratton College
Certificate, Property and Casualty Insurance
Completed an online certificate program in Property and Casualty Insurance and obtained licensure in New York State.
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