DAVID ANDREW SWEET
**** *. *. ********* **. cell 971-***-****
Portland, OR. 97212
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Business Development Representative
• My sole function is to cultivate new business through phone calls, cold calling and
email marketing to meet the sales goals and objectives of HART Health, a direct
medical manufacturer of first aid equipment, supplies and kits for the workplace
• Clients acquired: Fleet Pride, Columbia Distribution, Case Power & Equipment,
Heald College, Crown Plaza Hotel, Henningsen Cold Storage and SmithCFI
2007-2009 SmithCFI
Account Executive
• New business development, B2B: identified, cultivated and closed new business –
commercial furniture sales – utilizing a consultative sales approach
• Developed business relationships through cold calls, eCards, mailings, networking,
leads groups/organizations and business presentations
• Oversaw and coordinated all aspects of commercial furniture projects from start to
finish: responded to bids, created quotes, negotiated deals, reviewed drawings / plans
in AutoCAD format, placed the orders and shepherded clients through our process,
keeping detailed records of all events
• Worked independently and in a team atmosphere. During a project, managed a team
comprised of a designer, project manager and a delivery & installation crew; in
addition, dovetail efforts with design and construction firms
• Sold over $1 million dollars of commercial office furniture in my first full year -
2008; in that year, I was in the top 10% in the country of salespeople selling Steelcase
furniture under the True Blue contract - the new business, general contract
2005-2006 PATHFINDER LOGISTICS
Account Executive
• Acquired new clients utilizing a consultative sales approach to offer supply chain
management solutions for businesses
• Analyzed customer business needs and freight management operations to reduce
cost and increase overall business efficiencies
• Maintained existing accounts and worked with existing clients to further explore
revenue driving, value-added services
2001-2005 AT&T WIRELESS / CINGULAR
Lead Communication Specialist / Trainer
• Marketed AT&T Wireless service to individuals and businesses and maintained
existing accounts managing feature, technology and promotional mix appropriate for
each account
• Trained new representatives in product knowledge, sales techniques and leadership
development
• Called on businesses to present AT&T Wireless programs, plans and business
promotions
• Conducted business seminars for prospective and existing customers
• Worked with manager to develop sales strategy and implement programs to ensure
objectives were executed according to plan
1997-2001 PRIMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES a member of CITIGROUP
Personal Financial Analyst / Trainer
• Cultivated clients by cold calls, word of mouth, creating and following up on referrals
and business to business sales
• Maintained client accounts focusing on quality customer service/relations and
continuing financial education
• Performed, analyzed, and made recommendations based on total picture,
comprehensive financial planning through the “Financial Needs Analysis” - focusing
on debt elimination, asset protection, and retirement asset accumulation
• Conducted retirement plan presentations to owners of small businesses
• Collaborated and participated in delivering financial and business educational
seminars to groups of 10 – 30 people
• Acquired Series 6 & 63 Securities licenses and a Life Insurance license
EDUCATION
1997 INSTRUMENT RATING (PILOT)
Completed instrument-rating program from Aerowest Flight Training in Troutdale, OR.
1995 PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATE
Completed private pilot program from Wings and Things Flight Training in Atlanta, GA.
1983-1988 LAKESIDE HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated from Lakeside High School in Atlanta, GA. with a diploma