Lain J. Duke
Centerville, UT 84014
abjdkm@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
COMPUTER SKILLS
* Posses a strong working knowledge of computers and applications such
as Sales Force (CRM), Internet Explorer, MS Office (Outlook, Word,
Excel, PowerPoint).
BUSINESS SKILLS
* 10 years of Business to Business Sales Experience in Telecom /
Software, Food Service and Industrial & Manufacturing sectors
* BA in Business Management pending graduation June 2012
* Successful management of mid-sized business accounts as well as
national accounts
* Ability to overcome obstacles, achieve sales goals, and have the
ability to articulate ideas clearly and concisely in a variety of
settings, and the ability to work in a high-energy team environment
* Extensive organizational skills, motivated self- starter with
consistency, skilled in contract negotiation in order to complete the
close of a profitable sale.
SELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Outside Sales Representative (J&J Seafood): Built sales from $2.6 million
to $6 million yearly in fewer than eighteen months at 15% sales margins.
Accomplished this task through unsurpassed quality, seven day a week
customer service and competitive pricing. Member of a well organized team
with one common goal.
Independent Food Consultant (Fish Warehouse Corp): Facilitated the setup of
the company, enabling it to properly function in the unique Las Vegas
Market. Conducted corporate meetings with major purchasing executives in
50% of the time it normally takes. Completed necessary paperwork to gain
approvals in order to conduct business. Built sales from $0 to $520,000
yearly in only two months time.
Distributor Sales Representative (Nicholas & Co): Built sales from $0 to
520,000 yearly in 24 months. Achieved 130% of budget during first year of
employment. Obtained sizable about of business with latitude restaurant
group through excellent customer service and quality.
Senior Account Executive (Qwest Corp): Achieved 106% of 2007 quota. Hit and
exceeded sales goals one month out of training. By the fourth month,
October 2007 sales were $27,151 in non recurring revenue and $1,757 in
monthly recurring revenue. Strong telesales skills. Coordinated the
complete phone setup for Procura (Home Health Services) in their Chicago
and Salt Lake City Offices. Miller Heiman certification obtained.
Client Relations Manager / Account Executive (Wagner Packaging): Exceeded
my first month's quota by 237% and fourth month's quota by 160%. Sold
Oakdell Egg Farm's their new pallet wrapping machines that exceeded
$41,000. Set up HACCP approved chemical program for Food Express Inc. and
Oscars Meats.
Lead Generation Representative (i365, a Seagate Company): Performed 80-100
cold calls daily that provided well qualified leads interested in i365's
State of the Art Software. Quickly helped prospect to identify their true
Data Backup & Disaster Recovery needs in order to stay compliant with
Federal guidelines like Hippa, Sox. Set appointments with accounts such as
Mead Johnson Nutritionals (Enfamil), Pioneer Athletics, Crown Lift Trucks,
Bansley & Kiener.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
* 05/2000-05/2002 J&J Seafood Co. - Las Vegas, NV (2001 Budget Sales
Achievement)
* 05/2002-05/2003 Pacific Seafood - Las Vegas, NV & Salt Lake City, UT
(2002 Budget Sales Achievement)
* 06/2003-09/2003 Elite Seafood & Provisions- Las Vegas, NV
(Helped Liquidate All Inventory & Assets)
* 09/2003-01/2004 Fish Warehouse Corp- Las Vegas, NV (Successfully
Opened New Division - Contract Work)
* 07/2004-07/2006 Nicholas & Company- Salt Lake City, UT (2005 Budget
Sales Achievement)
* 07/2006-12/2006 Ocean Beauty Seafood - Salt Lake City, UT (Received
Notable Letter of Recommendation)
* 04/2007-03/2008 Qwest Communications - Salt Lake City, UT (2007
Budget Sales Achievement)
* 03/200*-**-**** Wagner Packaging Solutions - Salt Lake City, UT
(Received Notable Letter of Recommendation)
* 07/2009-Present i365, a Seagate Company - Salt Lake City, UT (2010 Q2
Sales Contest Winner)
EDUCATION
? Columbia College - Salt Lake City, UT
BA Degree Business Management - Pending graduation June 2012; Current GPA
3.25