Simon Daood

About Simon Daood

All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty\" Proverbs 14:23I’m a John Maxwell Certified Leadership Coach, keynote speaker, and seasoned entrepreneur dedicated to empowering leaders to achieve extraordinary results. As CEO of Simon Daood Consulting, I equip executives, teams, and organizations with transformative leadership coaching, executive mentoring, and strategic development programs to drive clarity, purpose, and sustainable success.With over a decade of running a successful life photography business, I’ve mastered creative entrepreneurship, blending business development, client relationship management, and brand storytelling to create lasting impact. This creative foundation informs my ability to inspire and connect with diverse audiences.As a keynote speaker, I share practical insights to assist managers transition into effective leaders, through emotional intelligence implementation, team culture, motivation, stories and strategies from my extensive experience. My John Maxwell Leadership Certification enhances my coaching approach, integrating proven principles to foster growth and resilience in leaders.My background in sales leadership spans over ten years in multi-million-dollar sales environments, where I’ve led high-performing teams to consistent success through strategic planning, performance optimization, and trust-building. As a second-generation faith leader, I bring a unique lens of inclusivity, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership to all I do.Key Skills:• Leadership Coaching & Executive Mentoring (John Maxwell Certified)• Keynote Speaking & Public Speaking• Sales Strategy & High-Performance Team Leadership• Creative Entrepreneurship & Brand Storytelling• Emotional Intelligence & Inclusive Leadership• Strategic Business DevelopmentInstagram: simon_daoodTwitter:@simondaood1

Experience

1. Regional Director of Sales

   TEAM Wireless - Verizon Authorized Retailer

   Apr 2022 — Present · US

   Key Responsibilities: • Lead and mentor 8 direct reports, cultivating a high-impact team that consistently surpasses performance metrics. • Oversee operations for 35 locations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and operational efficiency. • Manage $24M+ in annual revenue, delivering sustainable growth through innovative sales strategies. • Coach and implement the ELEVATE sales process, enhancing team capabilities and driving measurable results. • Develop and execute data-driven sales strategies to expand market share and boost profitability. • Foster leadership development, achieving 80% leadership retention over 2 years.Key Achievements: • Ranked Top 5 out of 42 regions in Verizon performance metrics, showcasing operational and sales excellence. • Delivered 10% year-over-year revenue growth, optimizing strategies to capture market opportunities. • Secured 1st place out of 14 agents for business sales for 3 consecutive quarters, demonstrating consistent leadership. • Recognized as #1 agent in Q1 out of 42 agents, setting the benchmark for sales performance. • Achieved 90% customer satisfaction in 2024, reinforcing a customer-first approach. • Maintained 80% leadership retention over 2 years, building a stable and motivated leadership team.Core Competencies: • Strategic Sales Leadership • Team Development & Coaching • Revenue Growth & Profitability • Multi-Unit Operations Management • Customer Relationship Management • Data-Driven Decision Making

Education

• Walsh College

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Strategic Leadership

  2010 — 2013

• Baker College Business and Corporate Services

  BA, Business Administration/ Focus: Management

  2003 — 2008

Skills

• Inventory Management
• Coaching
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• Organizational Leadership
• Team Leadership
• Project Management
• Marketing
• Recruiting
• Process Scheduler
• Management
• Team Building
• Strategic Planning
• Leadership
• Time Management
• Executive Management
• Human Resources
• Interviewing Skills
• Retail
• Performance Management
• Process Improvement
• Public Speaking
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• HR Consulting
• Interviews
• Leadership Development