Current Address:
*** ******* **. ********, ** *8505
Phone: 215-***-****
E-mail: abl877@r.postjobfree.com (preferred)
OBJECTIVE: To find a perfect fit between my skill set and an upward moving
organization. Along with being an accomplished, well-polished salesman, I
can offer a growing organization a vast array of IT skills, with an expert
focus on search engine marketing and developing a superior online presence
in either NEPA or the Greater Philadelphia area.
EDUCATION:
2004-2008 (Bachelor's of Science) Drexel University Philadelphia,
PA
Major: Business Management (B.S.)
Overall G.P.A.: 3.55/4.0
2000-2002 The Pennsylvania State University State College, PA
Major: Management Science and Information Systems (B.S.)
EMPLOYMENT:
Currently Self-Employed/Freelance in web development, search engine
marketing/optimization for SMB's in EPA
Yodle Inc. (July 07-Aug 09)
Internet Marketing Sales Rep/Book of Business Account Manager
(Marketing Specialist)- Philadelphia, PA
. Responsible for making 80 cold-calls or 3 hours of phone time daily
across a multitude of business segments(contractors, landscapers,
lawyers, plastic surgeons, etc.) across the entire United States,
sometimes putting in 12 hours per day
. Responsible for signing $10,000 plus of new business revenue monthly,
along with managing a book of business(all previous sales made over a
year period). Managing requirements are actual, hands-on (code/server-
side) management and development of web-sites, developing and
optimizing the sites for optimal search engine friendliness in order
to capture the largest market-share (top position) for revenue-
generating keywords. Another important aspect of the managing process
involves recording/tracking new leads generated from the search engine
efforts as well s assisting in the sales process to help clients turn
leads into sales
. SEM side: Certified Google Account Manager, Yahoo Ambassidor, not
certified with Bing's adCenter, but proficient enough. SEO-side:
profficient in HTML, Google Analytics, Yahoo Web analytics, Bing
Webmaster
. Achieved 150% to goal in 2008, made President's club, managed a book
of business of $200,000, won a company-wide sales contest in March of
09' which resulted in a trip to Hawaii to the national dental
convention
Fastenal Inc. (June 06-July 07)
Outside Sales Representative- Burlington, NJ
Responsible for cold-calling and managing the business-to-
business relationships for industrial supply/MRO accounts in the
Burlington, NJ area
Responsible for managing multiple vendor relationships via
purchasing requisitions on a daily basis through a POS software system
Implement total inventory management solutions for accounts with
procurement, delivery, shipping, stocking, and packaging of orders
Responsible for a "hands on" approach to the sales process with
intense involvement in the daily activities of the Burlington customer base
Utilize CRM software via POS along with a hand-held MC70
customer database scheduler/planner PDA on a daily basis to maintain
relationships
Accomplished the highest scorecard and sales volume for any
sales representative in the Northeast United States Region for the month of
April 2008
W.W. Grainger Inc. (May 04- June 06)
Account Relationship Manager of Eastern PA
Position myself as a strategic business partner alongside 335 commercial
firms throughout Eastern PA
The partnering process involves my development of
strategic selling plans for each individual account in order to reduce the
costs associated with procuring business supplies.
Monthly incentive is rewarded to reflect incremental
sales volume increases from the prior year. A year-to-date sales volume
percentage increase fluctuates from month to month and roughly equates to
15.35% over prior year.
Responsible for contacting each customer once/month with
an overall average of 60 outbound calls (or 2+ hours of talk-time) each
day.
Daily tasks include Utilization of logistical software
(SAP), entering contact info on every phone call into the SAPCRM database,
cross-reference products, research/locate replacement parts,
Outsource non-stocked items, procure vendor direct
supplies, and offer item-specific technical assistance on over 90,000
different sku's.
Daily activities also include the use of Microsoft Excel,
Word, Outlook, Power Point, and Access, as well as Internet explorer via
company intranet.
Accomplished in 2005, the highest overall percentage to
goal throughout the entire Northeast Region; secured more than $2.25
million in total 2005 sales dollars, surpassed 2005 goal by 5.67%
Waste Management Incorporated (Summer 2002- May 2004)
Inside/Outside Sales Representative- Eastern PA Market
Responsible for cold-calling businesses throughout
Eastern PA in order to position Waste Management as a necessary entity for
their businesses' waste removal.
Responsible for negotiating service contract terms and length of
time for the new business acquisitions, managing corporate accounts,
provide customer service for the first 90 days of each new business
acquisition.
Utilize customer-data software such as Record Setter and MAS to
provide a detailed account of all steps involved in closing each sale.
Also, provide performance reports and sales trend reports via Microsoft
Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Create my own personal marketing literature using the above-
mentioned programs.
Accomplished the achievement of being the highest grossing
inside sales rep in the entire country in 2003 (record still held to this
day).
Accomplished acceptance into the company's Circle of Excellence
after only 1 year of employment (to date the fastest sales rep to ever do
so).
Accomplished sales of over $1 million dollars worth of
contractual revenue during my last 12 months of employment while strictly
limited to contracts valued < $400 per month.
COMPTER SKILLS:
Proficient in: Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, and
Outlook through Windows 98, 00, XP, and Vista
SAP in conjunction with CRM database, Google AdWords Certified
(Account Manager), Yahoo Ambassador Certification, SEO, HTML,
SalesForce,FTP, Go-to-Meeting, Small-Office Windows Networking, Content
Management System Web Development ( i.e. Joomla, Drupal, Word-Press),
Social Media Marketing (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
Management systems and record keeping software such as Record
Setter and SalesForce
Familiar with: Dreamweaver, PHP, SQL, ASP, Visual Basic, C ++,
JavaScript, Unix/Linux, Apache, MacOS
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
High school basketball, baseball, and policy debate
High School Policy Debate Assistant Coach
Future Business Leaders of America
1999 Entrepreneurial Experience- Wilkes University