CHETT A. HICKMAN
************@*******.***
Jonesboro, AR 72404
HIGHLIGHTS OF
QUALIFICATIONS_______________________________________________________
Strong project management expertise . Exceptional
contract negotiation skills . Outstanding
Record of success in business growth .
Consistently exceeding annual income projections . Highly
Motivated to set and exceed goals . Strong
interpersonal and communication skills . Excellent time
Management skills
OBJECTIVE
To gain a position where I can excel and
utilize my skills
in customer relations, networking and sales to
increase sales volume.
EDUCATION
Arkansas State University (05.2005)
Bachelor of Science in Business, Marketing
The National Dean's List (GPA =3.6)
EXPERIENCE
June 2010 - September 2010
Arkansas Lottery Scholarship --- Project Manager
(Contract)
? Worked with the Director and Staff of the Arkansas
Department of Higher Education to formulate a plan
Of action to evaluate over 35,000 student
transcripts.
? Determined through evaluation of grade point, hours
earned, hours attempted, and individual
Semester schedules how much each student will be
receiving in Scholarship money.
? Recruiting and Managing a team of 40 individuals
to complete this task per Governor Mike Beebe's
request
And allotting over 25 million dollars to
qualified Arkansas students in scholarship money
within a strict time
Line.
September 2008 - April 2010
Remedy Staffing --- Business Development
Manager
. Earned over one million dollars in repeat business.
. Ranked top ten percent out of 85 offices.
. Earned Elite 5 percent of sales reps in the big south region.
(92 reps)
. Effective in reaching decision makers and in qualifying and
closing staffing opportunities in a fast-paced, competitive
environment achieving 100% of annual quota.
. Trouble shooting my current clients' needs to better suit their
type of business generating total revenue of 2.5 mil annually.
. Responsible for ensuring appropriate support is provided and
leveraged during the sales and solution implementation cycle
increasing sales from 51k to 175k per month my first 5 months in
the territory.
December 2006 - September 2008
Tradesmen International Staffing--- Territory Sales
. Ranked number three in the south east region. (105 reps)
. Awarded most new business in a quarter and awarded most man
hours worked per week.
. Increased territory sales by 30% in first 6 months.
. Responsible for sales growth by generating new orders and
account penetration.
. Increased sales from 22k to 105k per month with a single client.
. Exceeded forecast by building new business, securing client
loyalty, and developing strong business relationships.