Christian Schwensen

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Arlington, VA 22207 Telephone: 571-***-****

EDUCATION

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA May 2010

Major: B.B.A International Business

Minor: International Marketing

Minor: Chinese business studies

Language: Mandarin Studied aboard: China, Singapore, Malaysia Cumulative GPA: 3.2

Honors and Awards

Dean’s list 2007-2010

Eagle Scout, three palms: highest ranked 1990-2003

Professional Experience

VOCUS, Herndon VA September 2010- January 2012

Marketing and PR Sales Executive,

Consulted small business professionals on cloud-based marketing and PR software that helps organizations of all sizes reach and influence buyers across social networks, online and through the media. Extensive knowledge of SEO, Social media and best marketing practices. Works international clients looking to enter the US marketplace. Consults business owners on best marketing practices, online visibility and brand development.

Position tasks:

• Hunter sales mentality motivated to close new business

• Conduct sales calls with executives and business owners to introduce the VOCUS business solutions

• Lead sales demonstrations with qualified prospects

• Knowledge of Salesforce.com to manage and develop sales pipeline

• Strong knowledge of social media and search engine optimization

Sales Accomplishments:

• Team leader: support/train new employees, assistance with administrative duties, creation a of marketing materials and interviewing new employees

• Consistently recognized for exceeding sales targest and closing the largest volume of new business.

Campus Cookies, Harrisonburg VA 2005-2009

Marketing and Sales Representative,

Start- up business. Set up and coordinated marketing activities to best address the target market. Coordinate promotional activities with charitable organizations to promote goodwill. Track sales to identify trends in consumer buying habits preferences. Meet with potential customer and business owners to promote and inform them about the company.

Sales Accomplishments:

• Earned recognition for exemplary product distribution and for reducing lead.

• Noted as having 80% return customers from up-selling, customer networking and relationship development.

Clubs/Organizations

Pi Sigma Epsilon - Marketing/Sales fraternity 2007-Present

Boy Scouts of America - leader 2004-Present

Students In Free Enterprise Program - public speaking 2006-Present

Skills / Technology

• Salesforce.com Public Speaking • Personal selling • Educated on cross-platform Win/Mac • MS Word • MS Excel • MS Access • MS PowerPoint • Adobe Photoshop