Ross M. Talbert
* ***** ********* **. *******, AR 72173
Cell: 870-***-**** Email:
***********@*****.***
Profile
Dynamic 10-year sales career reflecting accomplished leadership and record-
breaking performance within the technology and financial industries.
Forward thinking sales tactics that consistently drives new business and
successfully grows a portfolio of clients across industries.
* Exceptionally well organized with strong track record of self-
motivation, creativity and initiative to achieve both personal and
professional goals.
* Outstanding success in building and maintaining relationships with key
business decision makers, establishing highly profitable relationships
with superior levels of retention and loyalty.
* Extensive professional experience with MS Office (Excel, Word,
Outlook, Access, & Power-point).
Professional Experience
Financial Sales Specialist II, Regions Bank-Doctors Branch, Little Rock, AR
(2009-present)
* Served as Consumer and Commercial Loan Officer, New Accounts, Life
Insurance and Annuity Representative and Customer Service
Representative to clients primarily in the medical field.
* Built portfolio through exploring clients' needs and helping them meet
their financial goals.
* Generated business by directly contacting prospective clients and
through existing client referrals.
Agency Owner, Farmer's Insurance Group, Jonesboro, AR (2008-2009)
* Built a business network through community involvement and direct
contact with centers of influence.
* Grew personal and business lines of insurance throughout community and
state.
* Marketed to households by direct mail, cold calls and referrals.
* Grew current customer accounts through consistent contact to monitor
life changes and coverage gaps.
Senior Sales Representative, Alltel, Inc., Jonesboro, AR (2006-2008)
* Responsible for generating sales of technology products and services
to new and existing customers by forging lasting relationships within
the small business sector.
* Substantially surpassed quotas set by leadership team on a monthly
basis.
* Maintain current client satisfaction through customer service and
account management.
* Highly competitive commission driven position which required the use
of effective sales and marketing techniques to generate the sale of
services and products.
* Operated in both inside/outside sales capacities to achieve sales
success.
Associate General Manager, O'Charley's Restaurant, Jonesboro &Fayetteville,
AR (2001-2006)
* Trained, scheduled, supervised and effectively managed 60+ employees.
* Built profitability by building sales through community involvement
and reducing cost by directly monitoring product use and maximizing
manpower usage.
* Drastically reduced turnover within multiple locations due to superior
relationship building programs put in place.
Activities/Organizations
* Member of Jonesboro Chamber of Commerce (2008-2009)
* Associate Member of Jonesboro Board of Realtors (2006-2009)
* Member of Arkansas State University Alumni Association (2005-present)
Education/Licenses
Bachelor of Science I.S. (Business Management/Chemistry 2005)
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Licensed Insurance Agent (L/H & P/C)