Professional Profile
Career Objective
To be as effective as possible for God, my family and my employer, so as to
be of maximum benefit to all.
Personal Profile
I am a wonderfully blessed husband and father of two children who seeks a
balance in life that allows me to be a credit to the organization I work
within, the type of husband and father that is a positive influence within
his family and a man that represents God well to others. Professionally
speaking, I have acquired and refined skills (some of which are listed
below) that have been of a breadth of which allows me to relate well to
people of a wide experience, think strategically and tactically and keep
one eye on the end goal while working on the steps in order to reach that
goal. I am a self-starter who is detailed and quality driven who is looking
for a mutually beneficial relationship where I can utilize my diverse
background and flexible nature within an organization that is seeking an
employee with these qualities.
Skills Summary
Superior communication skills Superior interpersonal skills
from both a sales and client within both a sales and service
service perspective environment
Excellent web-based research Database experience with tools
ability such as Excel, Salesforce
Self-motivated and energetic Organizational skills and
Able to work as team member effective time management to
and/or to lead a team succeed in a
Ability to work independently and semi-autonomous/autonomous
effectively environment
Professional and courteous
attitude
Professional Experience
Liberty Mutual Group - Dover, NH (contracted)
Personal Markets Affinity Marketing - Small Business Imitative
Presently Employed
Supported a strategic company initiative to be first-to-market with a
voluntary benefit program developed specifically for the small business
employer.
Objective is to develop and grow a new client base for Liberty Mutual's
affinity program in the Small Business segment through a business to
business call campaign.
Managed a lead database utilizing cloud computing through Salesforce CRM
with target prospect generation from Sales Genie.
Refined and filtered prospective leads into a base qualify prospects
through web research.
Contributed to the development of best practices and working manual in
order to produce a scalable and flexible distribution model.
Refined and helped develop metrics for call productivity and appointment
tracking.
Called upon C-Level personnel, HR Administrators and other Decision Makers
and secured friendly and"pre-warmed"appointments for local representatives
to present Liberty Mutual's Voluntary Benefit Program.
Accountable for orchestrating communication with Branch Managers, Sales
Representatives and Prospects.
Affected strategic and tactical changes and nuances to pilot program by
identifying, proposed solutions to and implemented program improvements and
refinements (lead reception, assessing of opportunities, call tracking,
field communications, training and reference materials).
Help develop model for Lead Generation role to leverage in program
expansion.
Modern Pest Services - Manchester, NH
Sales Professional (NH and VT Territory) April
2007 - August 2009
Member of a sales team for a regional Pest Management company working to
enhance the company position within the designated territory through
commercial client growth.
Objective was to grow the Modern commercial client base (retail, food
service, all segments of manufacturing facilities, etc.) by 20% annually.
Responsible for acquisition of prospective clients through various avenues
such as magazines, industry meetings, Chamber of Commerce meetings and
local business mixers as well as through more traditional forms of
discovery such as magazines, newspapers and networking
Database management utilizing Salesforce CRM with target prospect from
Sales Genie.
Responsible for all aspects of contact and follow up of prospective
clients.
Responsible for account management with intent to maintain superior client
relationship, RFP management with clients and prospects alike.
Responsible for schedule management.
Utilization of Microsoft Office Suite and other technologies.
Performed and was responsible for full inspection of commercial properties
(see above) in order to assess needs of prospects with relation to pest
management needs as well as noting and advising contacts on other areas of
commendation or concern.
Muscular Dystrophy Association - Lancaster, PA (contracted)
Disabilities Awareness Coordinator
September 2006 - April 2008
Evaluate and reorganize database in order to distinguish former and
potential future program partners. Maintain current database operations
throughout program duration.
Objective was to reacquire former program partners and acquire new partners
in order to promote and hold awareness events and raise funds for MDA
research and treatments.
Contact former and prospective partners in order to secure awareness
events.
Maintain relationship and assist partner organizations in promotion and
execution of awareness events through material and intellectual support.
Responsible for organization of volunteer partners to help ensure
successful awareness events.
Responsible for the ordering and distribution of required partner event
supplies. This included both the promotional and post-event periods.
Responsible for post-event tracking, distribution and collection of raised
funds and supplies.
Accountable for orchestrating communication with Branch Managers, Sales
Representatives and Prospects.
Lancaster Arts Hotel - Lancaster, PA
Inspiration Coordinator
January 2008 - April 2008
Customer service team member working with various departments in order to
achieve an unsurpassed relational experience for guests from initial
contact through end of visit.
Objective was to anticipate and provide this exceptional experience so as
to acquire repeat stays.
Provide excellence in all potential and guest contact (phone, web,
personal) in order to secure and confirm guest stay preferences.
Utilization of Microsoft Office products as well as an industry-specific,
live, web-based OS in order to maintain and book stays for guests.
Provide tours of the hotel and the art gallery, interact with guests and
visitors in reference to the hotel concept and artists featured.
Anticipate guest needs in relation to meals, interests, or off-site visits
and arrange as needed.
Remedy non-inspiring situations and ensure guest expectations are once
again raised and
exceeded in order to provide an inspirational experience.
rezonate Church - Millersville, PA (volunteer)
Teaching Pastor
April 2007 - November 2007
Objective was to be an example of a disciple of Jesus and to help provide
opportunities for attendees to experience a deeper relationship with Jesus,
both experientially and doctrinally, and for each attendee to become a
disciplemaker personally.
Responsible for the guiding and providing of believers and seekers alike
opportunities and experiences in order to foster spiritual growth on a
personal and corporate level
Coordinate small group/life group opportunities.
Taught and facilitated small groups on theological subjects with accent on
practice.
Occasional preaching duties during Sunday morning gatherings.
Raifsnider's Exterminating - Columbia, PA (two positions/two
separate seasons)
Pest Control Technician/Salesperson April 2007 -
November 2007/May 2006 - September 2006
Sales - Objective was to increase name recognition and visibility in
previously unserviced geographical areas by cold calling on commercial
prospects personally
Responsible for making contact and following up with prospective leads
gathered.
Responsible for inspection of commercial properties for pest management
purposes.
Responsible for utilizing data collected during the property inspection and
designing a customized pest management plan, setting pricing for those
plans and for acquiring clients through persuasive conversation.
Technician - Objective was to provide a pest-free environment for clients
by providing safe and superior pest management services to both eliminate
current issues and to provide preventative services.
Provide excellent customer service including educational services.
Repaired industry-specific and customized equipment
Comfort Inn - Lancaster, PA
Customer Service Representative November
2004 - February 2006
Customer service team member working with various departments in order to
achieve an excellent experience for guests from initial contact through end
of stay.
Objective was to prepare and be prepared to execute quick and courteous
check-in of guests and react to felt needs of guests.
Be point of first contact with potential and repeat guests, book
reservations, provide local attraction information and a quick courteous
check-out.
Utilize Microsoft Office products and industry-specific OS in order to
maintain and update guest database.
Cash-out and reconcile the on-site restaurant sales at the end of the
shift.
Remedy negative situations either personally or through team channels.
Responsible for utilizing data collected during the property inspection and
designing a customized pest management plan, setting pricing for those
plans and for acquiring clients through persuasive conversation.
Terminix International - Manchester, NH/Hummelstown, PA
Technician/Service Manager/Sales April 1996 - September
2003
Objective was to grow and manage small pest management routes and customer
bases in order to grow the routes in value and profitability so as to
expand customer base continually year over year so as to provide value for
the stockholders.
Following list of responsibilities follows my company career
chronologically and in the position order stated above.
Complete control over various service routes including, but not limited to;
customer contact, route management, service fee collection, scheduling of
customers and services, inspections and decisions on best management
practices utilizing Integrated Pest Management protocols.
Maintenance and responsibility for vehicles and equipment assigned to me.
Attendance of continuing education classes to grow professionally and to
maintain licensing.
Attainment and maintenance of Master License in NH, ME and VT.
Oversaw and was responsible for 15 route technicians both commercial and
residential.
Provided weekly training (group) for said technicians.
Responsible for the individual training and oversight of technician growth
through educational opportunities through one-on-one training and outside
sources.
Provided troubleshooting duties as needed for clients.
Worked to obtain new commercial clients through direct, cold-calling
opportunities.
Education
Lancaster Bible CollEge - Lancaster, PA
January 2003 - December 2007
B.S. - Pastoral Ministry/Bible
Dean's List 10 of 11 semesters.
References Upon Request