career objective

results-driven sales and marketing specialist eager to apply exceptional business development, strategic marketing, and communication skills toward actively supporting the employer in optimizing sales and profits

profile

ø  offer numerous years of sales and marketing experience, with expertise in market research and analysis, business development, inside / b2b sales, team management, and customer service in a broad scope of arenas

ø  demonstrated ability to provide excellent service for existing customers while expanding sales pipeline; manage key accounts, develop niche markets, administer major contracts resulting in high-revenue transactions

ø  effectively prospect, secure, and retain diverse client base; facilitate a client-focused, service-oriented environment vital to maximizing customer satisfaction, retention, and referrals

ø  actively monitor trends and developments, including competitive services and marketing activities; effectively identify and capitalize on opportunities to penetrate and develop markets

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills

ø  driven team player equally effective in independent and collaborative settings

~ technical proficiencies ~

microsoft office (word, excel, powerpoint, outlook) ~ photoshop ~ video editing ~ type 65-75 wpm

professional experience

transhumance, inc., los angeles, ca                                                                                                      11/09 c present

market research analyst, marketing and sales

• conduct thorough ethno-demographic research to identify and analyze market trends and sales patterns within specific communities; additionally examine competitor activities and tactics
• play an integral role in developing and implementing new marketing strategies and campaigns to increase sales
• proactively track campaign performance; prepare and present reports to the ceo, board of directors, and sales teams

 

prolific marketing, los angeles, ca                                                                                                               8/08 c 7/09

sales and marketing

• performed extensive business development functions, including a high volume of cold calling, to generate qualified leads and expand sales pipeline
• successfully prepared company-specific marketing packages for clients; worked closely with customers
• accurately analyzed marketing data and sales patterns/trends to continually improve bottom-line performance

 

loyola marymount university admissions, westchester, ca                                                           3/07 c insert month/08

orientation leader

• served as initial contact for incoming students and liaised between the university and new students
• planned and led on-campus activities for parents and students attending two-day orientation event

 

~ additional experience ~

loyola marymount university, los angeles, ca                                                                                             insert dates

coach, swim team

• supervised staff, scheduled swim meets, planned and coordinated meetings and events for more than 500 parents and children, and performed administrative functions; led under-performing team to dominate the league

• named coach of the year

education

loyola marymount university, los angeles, ca                                                                                                       2008

bachelor of arts in communication and fine arts

• dean s list
• most dedicated student award, insert department name department