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objective

results-driven sales and finance professional eager to apply dynamic business development, team building and administrative/management skills toward actively supporting the employer in optimizing sales and profits.

 

career profile

ø  over six years of successful business background.

ø  career built in highly competitive economic sectors.

ø  recipient of multiple awards for outstanding sales and revenue development.

ø  strong record of promotion.

ø  consistently achieve challenging revenue quotas.

ø  accomplished leader, networker and manager.

ø  background in presentation delivery to diverse potential clientele.

ø  adept in capturing new markets and accounts.

ø  expertise in all facets of effective marketing plan development and implementation.

ø  leader and developer of highly efficient staffs.

ø  extensive background in client relations and account management.

ø  consistently meet/exceed challenging business objectives.

ø  proven accomplishments in building market share and recognition.

ø  well-organized multi-tasker with strong detail orientation.

ø  proficient in advanced business software applications including ms office, adobe acrobat, quicktime, ucs and arkona.

ø  upcoming business management/sports management degree.

professional experience

crown automotive, greensboro, nc                                                                                           2006 c present

finance & insurance manager

         promoted to direct finance department in greensboro location.

         arrange retail financing and leasing and sales of lojack, extended service contracts and maintenance plans.

         train, develop and mentor sales personnel.

         facilitate identity theft protection.

         top finance manager in crown system for eight months in 2007 and 2008.

         january 2009 c winner of crown lojack cup for top lojack sales in company.

         2008 c most profitable year in the history of crown finance department.

         volvo platinum csi award (top 10 customer satisfaction in the us and canada)

         increased per unit profit from $520 to $1250, an organizational record.

         volvo master finance manager.

         2^nd-ranked finance department in all of crown automotive (out of 27 departments and 44 finance managers).

 

crown volvo, chapel hill, nc                                                                                                       2005 - 2006

assistant pre-owned manager/master sales consultant

         recruited to facilitate acquisition and management of pre-owned inventory.

         dual role as sales consultant for new and pre-owned vehicles.

         volvo gold csi award (top 25 customer satisfaction in the us and canada).

         volvo master sales consultant and salesman of the month on seven occasions.

 

steve hofstetter, raleigh, nc                                                                                                       2005 - 2006

campus marketing representative

         provided marketing and promotion services for comedian steve hofstetter at nc state university.

 

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cellular images, raleigh, nc                                                                                                        2004 - 2006

outside sales representative

         retained to conduct cellular phone sales/service in outside sales/b-to-b environment.

         developed lead flow.

         provided customized customer service.

         resolved all customer service issues including issues with current service providers.

         effectively upgraded customers to new equipment/rate plans.

         december 2004 c top-ranked inside sales representative in company.

         top-ranked accessory sales representative in company.

         top-ranked features sales representative in company.

         winner of alltel 12 days of christmas contest for most activations with highest revenue per unit.

         winner of daily alltel contest (11/30/04) for most alltel sales on that day.

         july 2004 c top sales representative in southeastern us.

         top sales representative in nc on numerous occasions.

         top sales representative in garner store on numerous occasions.

         winner of sprint weekend gas card contest.

         june 2004 - top sales representative in southeastern us.

         2nd ranked sales representative nationally.

         winner of weekly sprint pcs contest for most activations in nc.

         winner of sprint pcs monthly contest for most activations in june in nc

         april 2004 - top sales representative in southeastern us.

 

wireless retail, inc., garner, nc                                                                                                   2003 - 2004

store/sales manager

         initially hired as certified sales representative and earned quick promotion to management role.

         tasked with cellular phone and satellite tv sales.

         actively consulted with clients to define needs and capitalized on their dissatisfaction with competitive providers in order to deliver persuasive presentations and close high volume sales.

         applied solutions-focused approach toward promptly troubleshooting billing, service and related issues to ensure high satisfaction levels and build customer loyalty

         directed staff of up to nine personnel.

         aided territory manager.

         tracked inventory and employee hours worked.

         winner of 13 awards/commendations for outstanding sales performance.

 

education

north carolina state university, raleigh, nc

parks, recreation and tourism, sport management emphasis, business management minor, expected graduation date december, 2009

wingate university, wingate, nc

sport management studies

dean s list; awarded full football scholarship; defensive rookie of the year; all south atlantic conference freshman team; ncaa scholar athlete; named defensive co-captain 

licensure/certifications
notary public - guilford county, commission expires 2011

finance and insurance legal and ethical standards (files) certified, 2006-2009

state of nc, credit life and disability insurance license
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dear                   :

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a sales/business development capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include over six years of highly successful business experience.  to complement this background, i possess award-winning expertise in sales, account management, business development, marketing, strategic planning, communications and customer service, as well as strong analytical, problem-solving and managerial capabilities.  as an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined team player, committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. 

 

i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution to your organization.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

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