Ivan Darien
Alpharetta, Ga. 30004
acegwd@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Objective & Profile
Seeking a sales position that will provide a challenging opportunity to significantly contribute to
a company’s organization, efficiency, growth and profitability by increasing
a new account base and provide superior service to existing clients.
Goal oriented with strong organizational skills. I am enthusiastic and energetic. I have the ability
to manage new business development and strategic planning to maximize growth and
profitability.
Skilled in establishing growth plans for individual accounts and personally manage account calls,
presentations and negotiations.
Account Executive
YP (formerly AT&T Advertising Solutions)
Alpharetta, Ga. 2011 to March 2013
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
• Contacting businesses over the phone for the purpose of selling our portfolio of digital advertising
products
• Conducting research and selecting appropriate tools for client presentations to sell YP's high end
suite of advertising products: digital express, YP.com, pay-per-click, video streaming, Yahoo
banners/display ads, and YP connect.
• Contacting businesses to obtain pertinent information about the business itself, potential markets,
problems faced in doing business, current advertising and results from it. Discussing role of
advertising in attracting new customers and retaining clientele.
• Preparing sample visuals and value proving background information, as basis for recommending
advertising programs customized to meet the needs of each business.
• Preparing forms, letters, and executing contracts.
• Handling an aggressive work schedule of daily sales contacts. Ability to prioritize and organize
work.
• I was successful in meeting all quotas
• I was awarded several sales achievement awards both local and national recognition.
• I was the number one salesman in my office on numerous occasions
Current Employment
March 2013 to present
Fly Fishing Instructor
Fly Box Outfitters Fly fishing School, Kennesaw Ga.
I teach a fly fishing course this school. This is a basic course covering all aspects of Fly Fishing,
Ivan Darien Photography
This is a continuation of my prior business relationships in photography. I specialize in portrait
photography.
Related Experience
Account Executive - KISS FM New York, NY
Account Executive – Reed Construction Data Tucker, Ga.
Sales Representative, Business to Business - MCI Atlanta. Ga.
Territory Manager- Herman Miller Inc. New York, NY
Territory Manager - Westinghouse Architectural Division New York, NY
Additional Work Experience
Ivan Darien Photography
Atlanta, Ga. 2005 -2011
Contract Positions while self-employed:
Technical Customer Service Positions at:
Verizon
Sprint/Nextel
Cingular Wireless
Business Development Positions at:
Equifax
Monster.Com
KMA
Education
Utica College of Syracuse University
Mercy College of Long Island University