William Waddell
Chicago, IL 60659
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Objective:
Seeking a position in sales management or sales
Career Achievements:
• Highly developed motivational and leadership skills
• Ability to quickly build relationships, establish and maintain trust
• Ability to train and motivate people of all levels
• Committed to excellent customer service and relations
• Expert negotiating skills
• Skilled at client profiling, prospecting, client cultivation
Education:
The University of Kansas, B.S., 1990
Business Major with Industrial Psychology and Computer Science Minors
Professional Experience:
2009–current
American Pest Solutions, Chicago, Sales
Responsible for finding and pursuing new corporate business
2009–current
Avid, Chicago, Associate
Promotion of Avid’s services, which include alternatives to home foreclosure such as home short sales and loan re
modifications. Includes negotiating with lending institutions.
1993–2009
Chem Tek, Incorporated, Chicago, Owner
Owned and operated an industrial supplies business. Built financial backbone, company infrastructure and client
base. Dedication to excellence in service. Maintained a loyal client base of up to fifteen years for some clients.
Familiarity with chemicals, lubricants, and various manufacturing processes. Trained sales staff. Clients included 7
Up Bottling, Cadbury, U.S. Steel, Horween Leather, and Six Flags Great America
1999–2000
Big Vine Promotions, Chicago, Sales
Strategic marketing and organization of multiple events bringing together local businesses to engage in a highly
successful internet bartering company
1991–1993
State Chemical, Chicago, Sales Manager
Salesman, promoted to management in less than a year. Trained sales staff. In charge of coordinating efforts for
the development of new business in the mid-western region and Canada.
1988–1989
Cable Television, Kansas City, Kansas, Sales
Sold cable television door to door while in college.
1989
The University of Kansas, Yearbook Business Manager
Brought in record profits from advertising sales.
1988
Headquarters, Lawrence, Kansas, Crisis Center Volunteer Counselor
Trained in three-month, intensive program on Counseling Theory and Skills. Counseled callers in crisis.