Daniel PeakeAddress: 24121 Seneca st, Oak Park, MI 48237 Phone: 313-405-3455 Email: daniel.a.peake@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE STATEMENT

Seeking to acquire and excel in a role which allows me the opportunity to develop my capability as a communications professional, while also positively impacting the growth and success of the team.

SPECIAL PROJECTS

Supported Cadillac Marketing Team with product launch of CT6 and developed a luxury customer service chat experience. Hand selected to assist in the development of a nationwide Marketing Support initiative for the General Motors Connected Customer

Experience Dept. Crafted the communications content and business plan for a Detroit Non-profit that has served more than 1,500 families in Metro

Detroit. Organized and managed the reformatting of the Spring Arbor University student publication.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Marketing Support Advisor, Seed Staffing Contractor for General Motors, Detroit, MI, September 2014-Present

Drive customer retention by reviewing, editing, and crafting creative and engaging internal and external communications content which highlights the standards and brand messaging of General Motors and all of its North American automotive brands.

Cultivate high-quality sales leads for company dealerships by building rapport with customers, generating enthusiasm for our product, consulting with team leads and advisers to ensure monthly/yearly sales and service objectives are met.

Act as a liaison between General Motors, dealerships and new customers; understanding clients’ needs and ensuring excellent

customer service. Participate in training to maintain the technical knowledge and enhance skills necessary to perform the job above the standard required.

Communications Coordinator , Y.M.A.C.K. Non-Profit Initiative , Detroit MI

September 2013 - May 2014

Writing and editing a number of different communications documents including grants, business proposals, and informational proposal packets.

Assisting in the development and implementation of community events throughout Metro-Detroit which are aimed at providing support and encouragement to less fortunate families.

Participating in meetings with community businesses and potential sponsors in order to discuss community engagement initiatives and activities.

Communications Internship, Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor, MI

February 2015-Present

Created, reviewed and corrected press releases, articles, emails, and other forms of communication media released by the Communications Dept.

Utilized visual content (InDesign, Photoshop, etc.) to be used by the Communications Dept. for programs and projects. Collaborated with local and national businesses in order to secure sponsorship and advertisement agreements for university events.

Editor-In-Chief, The Spring Arbor Pulse, Spring Arbor, MI

September 2013 - May 2014

Oversaw complete overhaul and reformatting of the publication from black-and-white newspaper to a full color, magazine style. Maintained consistent communication with department heads and university President and Provost in order to consistently produce

content reflective of the schools standards and principles. Managed a staff of twenty contributors, while supervised the circulation of the publication to it's 1,500 plus on-campus and community

readers. Worked alongside creative team to create, edit, and manage all published content.

Resident Assistant Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor, MI May 2013 - May 2014

Served as a student liaison between residents within Spring Arbor University dorms and the Student Life faculty and staff. Interacted with residents in order to foster a sense of community throughout the domiciles. Supervised and monitored a hall with 15 rooms and 27 residents, as well as an apartment complex with 12 different apartments. Fostered community for residents by planning, overseeing and facilitating programming

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor,

Michigan Bachelor of Science: Professional WritingAugust 2012 – November 2014

Graduated: November 2014

SKILLS

Microsoft Word- Power Point – Outlook-Excel – SharePoint – Word Press – Photoshop–InDesign – AP Style WritingSelf-Driven- Positive-Resourceful- Managing Diversity -Friendly-Organized-Analytical-Flexible-Detail-Oriented- Building Effective

Teams-Multitasker