Daniel King

About Daniel King

Accomplished and adaptable leader with a proven track record in tackling intricate challenges. Extensive experience in science, education and sales, complemented by a demonstrated proficiency in addressing diverse audiences including compelling public speaking engagements. A dedicated professional with an unmatched work ethic who successfully navigated the demands of a Fully Employed UCLA Anderson School of Management MBA program while concurrently topping Tesla\'s North American Sales team while also holding an additional night job.Fueled by an entrepreneurial spirit and a deep commitment to sustainability, I initiated a philanthropic venture at the age of 15 and established my first company at 19, all while juggling the demands of full-time college enrollment and helping to look after 3 younger siblings in a single-parent household. In recent endeavors, I showcased a talent for recognizing the strengths of team members and orchestrating cohesive efforts for enhanced collective productivity. My leadership style is highly regarded by colleagues, who trust in my guidance and are willing to stand by my side in any challenge.

Experience

1. Head of Business Development

   UP.FIT

   Oct 2024 — Present · Hawthorne, CA, US

   Developed and deployed new sales tools and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models, resulting in a 2x to 4x increase in individual order volumes across the sales team within 90 days of implementation.• Overcame budget constraints for high-cost advanced hardware by establishing a custom financing program. This initiative aligned payments with operational savings, unlocking a 2x increase in average unit volume for finance-based orders versus cash deals.• Built and curated a proprietary database of prospects within the highest-profitability market segment and deployed advanced customer segmentation for targeted outreach campaigns that increased active reciprocal engagement by over 17x in just 6 months.• Directed the product roadmap for UP.FIT Patrol vehicles, overhauling and launching new 2025 Cybertruck and 2026 Model Y Patrol vehicles.• Led the overhaul of the company website and social media strategy to optimize the digital funnel, achieving a 2.3x increase in website lead capture rate in 8 months.• Launched a \"Charging-as-a-Service\" program to deploy Level 2 infrastructure, effectively removing up-front cost barriers and streamlining the customer experience to unblock vehicle sales at constrained agencies.

Education

• UCLA Anderson School of Management

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2018

• UCLA

  Bachelor's degree, Double Major: Biochemistry and Marine Biology

• UCLA

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Inorganic Chemistry

  2014

Skills

• Public Speaking
• Research
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Marketing
• Training
• Customer Service
• Editing
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Semiconductor Fabrication
• Data Analysis
• Product Development
• Characterization