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2008 Team Thor Honda Tuf Racing Team Manager

Chris Hunter

Resume:

Chris Hunter
chris.hunter3@cox.net

EXPERIENCE
      Management

  • Managed race team, which consisted of seven employees (3 mechanics, 3 riders, & driver)
  • Maintain operating expenses within budget
  • In charge of interviewing and hiring team mechanics
  • Collaborated with team owner on hiring team riders
  • Oversee testing, product development, and the final set-up of team bikes
  • Accommodate all of the riders special needs

Marketing/Sales

  • Acquired sponsors for race team
  • Coordinate autograph sessions with local motorcycle dealers
  • Responsible for working out logo placement for the team sponsors
  • Prepared weekly race reports and press releases
  • Successful in selling 12-16 team bikes at end of season
  • Promoted UFO plastics at Parts Unlimited dealer showcases

Planning/Budgets

  • Constructed annual budget
  • Maintained inventory of race shop and team transporter
  • Coordinate travel itineraries and hotel accommodations for team
  • Planned and organized the team to compete in European races

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
      Team Manager for Tuf Racing                                                     1997-2007, AX seasons
      Owner, K.O.G. Homes (property mgmt.)                                                1996-Present
      Mechanic for Jimmy Button                                                         1996-SX, Outdoor season
      Mechanic for Buddy Antunez                                                       1995-SX, Outdoor season
                 
SKILLS

  • Excellent organizational skills, oral, and written communication skills, interpersonal and
    decision making skills
  • Ability to work under performance based demands
  • The ability to interact with people, make judgments related to solving problems and creating a positive work environment
  • The ability to coordinate many simultaneous activities and follow up when necessary
  • Promotes a positive and professional image to all persons

ACHIEVEMENTS/AWARDS
      Team Manager of the Year, Arenacross Series                                 2000, 2006
      AMA Member                                                                                 1987-Present
      Created and organized RedBull Hydro-MX Event                              2004
      Assisted in promoting local indoor mini-bike races                              2004
      Promote riding schools through local dealerships                                1995-Present

REFERENCES
      Available upon request