Jeff Cabral

• Managed inbound lead funnels (web, phone, OEM referrals) and kept prospects moving in the CRM, consistently hitting appointment-set targets. • Acted as finance liaison: pre-qualified customers, packaged loan applications, and handed deals to closers with zero drop-off. • Served as product specialist for 100+ models across 16+ brands and, answering spec questions and arranging store visits. • Hand-picked by the owner to shepherd high-net-worth buyers, negotiating transactions north of $60 K and delivering a true VIP experience. • Represented the dealership at trade shows and community events, strengthening ties with OEMs and enthusiasts.

Creative Producer / Marketing Communications Consultant Los Angeles, CA | 2004 – 2006; 2008 – 2020 • Produced TV promos, show opens, corporate videos, and digital campaigns for clients ranging from Sony to independent businesses. • Ran projects end-to-end: concept, budgets, crews, post, and multi-platform delivery across web, broadcast, and live formats. • Developed branding concepts and promotional ideas for TV and online advertising; collaborated with web teams to structure product- and inventory-focused sites for small businesses. • Built new-business pipelines and secured repeat work through clear pitches, relationship follow-up, and on-time delivery. • Streamlined asset-traffic workflows—proofing copy/visuals, routing approvals, and maintaining version control to uphold brand standards.

• Managed F&I packages in compliance with California regulations, closing high-value deals while keeping CSI scores in the top tier. • Led top-level sales at a Ducati dealership—driving a sales increase from #76 to #1 nationwide in 11 months, including top global SportClassic sales performance. • Built a VIP client list through trust-based selling and white-glove follow-up. • Produced and hosted red-carpet premieres for new Ducati models in Beverly Hills and Hollywood.

Sales-Training Contributor • Ranked #1 in sales during the Los Angeles flagship’s first quarter. • Co-authored the retail sales-training manual adopted chain-wide; coached new hires and aspiring managers on selling techniques and customer engagement.

• Coordinated cross-functional teams to execute visual marketing projects. • Managed end-to-end multimedia asset creation for internal communications: storyboarding, scripting, editing, and final delivery across distrubition formats. • Coordinated with Legal, and Leadership teams to ensure messaging accuracy, brand consistency, and regulatory compliance. • Directed corporate video shoots, compliance training, and training videos for pharmaceutical sales employees and executives viewed by 5,000+ employees. • Managed storyboarding, scripting, editing, and final delivery across intranet, live events, and webcast platforms.

• Produced graphics for television networks, TV spots, and on-air promos for Universal Studios, CBS, Columbia, Fox Broadcasting, and agency partners. • Produced TV promos, show opens, feature film studio videos, and digital campaigns for clients ranging from Columbia Studios to independent businesses. • Oversaw budgets, vendor contracts, and freelance teams, delivering 20+ high-impact spots per year on time and on budget. • Conducted business development functions to gain new business while maintaining existing client base. • Designed concept for Universal Studios main title animation shown at beginning of every feature film. • Managed creative project budgets and negotiated with vendors. • Acted as client liaison from brief collection to storyboard approvals and milestone tracking. • Managed vendors and budgets for post-production services and talent sourcing. • Supervised freelance animators and coordinated with editorial, sound, and clients to produce film trailer graphics and TV titles on schedule and budget.