Vernon Keown Jr.
**** ********* ****. **** ****
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
***********@*****.***
Objective:
A challenging position in SALES/MARKETING requiring a top-performing sales
leader with excellent presentation skills, a strong customer focus, and a
consultative approach to business development.
Profile:
Bachelor of General Studies
Successful sales experience
Awarded several awards for outstanding sales
Certified in the latest professional selling skills
Licensed Life, Health and Accident Insurance Producer for Louisiana
Advanced computer literacy in Windows OS, MS Word, and Excel
Veteran for the United States Army National Guard, Honorably Discharged
Experience:
Research Associate, BPF Professional Land Services, LLC, Baton Rouge,
Louisiana. 2009 - 2011
Worked as a research associate to a Landman in oil & gas industry.
Responsibilities included pre exploration title research, Oil, Gas &
Mineral Lease negotiations and acquisitions, mineral ownership research and
title curative resolutions. Performed large area lease checks using
conveyance records in various Clerks of Court offices in an effort to
provide a clear chain of ownership from patent to current date.
Business Development Manager, Office Depot Business Solutions Division,
Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
2007 - 2009
Sold a full spectrum of office products and essentials from technology to
furniture to printing services and break-room supplies; delivered smart
services and solutions for a multitude of business enterprises such as
educational and government institutions, healthcare services, and financial
services; opened 185 new accounts.
Sales Associate, Colonial Life Insurance, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
2004 - 2007
Sold supplemental insurance; opened 21 new accounts; brought annual premium
up to $260,000.
Sales Associate, Aflac, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. 2002 - 2004
Sold supplemental insurance; opened 29 new accounts; brought annual premium
up to $235,000.
Team Leader, DMS Mail Management, Inc., Baton Rouge, Louisiana. 1997 - 2000
Supervised and directed sorting and pre-processed mail; served as route
courier.
Cargo Specialist (E-4), United States Army National Guard, Fort Eustis,
Virginia. 1990 - 1996
Prepared cargo for shipment; loaded and off loaded incoming and outgoing
cargo; crane and forklift operations; Honorably Discharged
Other:
Landscaping/Tree Care Work, Larry Guy Tree Care
Waiter/Bartender, Baton Rouge Country Club
Waiter, Ralph and Kacoo's Restaurant
Valet, Country Club of Louisiana
Bartender, Mike Anderson's Seafood Restaurant
Education:
Bachelor General Studies, Louisiana State University
Major: Political Science
Minor: Sociology and History