Desmond Givens

Desmond Givens, M.B.A., serves as the Fleet Development Manager at Bridgestone Americas, starting in November 2013, where responsibilities include medium to long-term planning and face-to-face sales across various business lines. Desmond has effectively developed business strategies to achieve both short-term and long-term sales targets, while also focusing on maintaining exceptional customer relationships. Prior roles at Bridgestone include Account Management Senior Representative, Safety Coordinator, and Service Manager, where Desmond contributed to sales growth, training development, operational performance, and personnel management. Earlier experience as a Customer Service Manager at Walmart involved overseeing associate activities and enhancing team efficiency. Desmond holds a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the UAB Collat School of Business and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.