Portsmouth, Va. *****
Home 703-***-****
Email: *************@*****.***
Barry Lynn Hairston
To obtain a position in Technical Sales/Customer Service Specialist with a company that is
Objective
marketing innovative technologies. Seeking a company with a need for a highly technical,
self- motivated, and team oriented sales/CSS person.
1986 to 1990 Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA
Education
Major: Mass Communications
1990 Communication/Navigation Training Keesler AFB, MS Communication and
Navigation system training course; electronic and calibration principals, and component level
repair of test measurement and diagnostic equipment.
2009-Present Falon Sourcing Solutions Manassas, VA
Professional
Business Development
Experience
• Assistant to the company president in various sales and marketing planning and
implementations. Instrumental in the Capture Management efforts which included
but not limited to Cold Calling, Telemarketing, Customer Relationship
Management, and Strategic Business Partnerships.
14 Oct 00 – 2009 Sonitrol of Greater Washington/Stanley CSS
Sales Consultant
• Exceeded $780,000 annual sales quota by fifteen percent.
• Strategically manage the complete sales cycle for Commercial, Industrial, and Residential
accounts and the complexities associated with integrated electronic security systems, i.e.
CCTV, Access, Intrusion, & Fire.
• Pre-sold clients during consultations, performed product demonstrations, and post sales
follow up.
• Reviewed and approved all software system orders to ensure the accuracy of the
configuration and integration.
• Coordinated product installations, end user training, and customer follow up on all software-
based systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in diagnosing and resolving software and hardware problems.
• Trained end user on system operations and system performance parameters.
17 Oct 90 – 14 Oct 00 United States Air Force Grand Forks AFB, ND
Communication/Navigation Trainee
• Inspected and tested communication and navigation systems on aircraft that were worth
over 3 billion dollars.
• Evaluated controls and equipment that performed at top rated speed by assembling,
connecting, and inter-wiring, adjusting and performing quality controls checks for over
3000 USAF assets.
Computer Skills Proficient in SalesForce CRM and the MicroSoft Suite of Production Products
References available upon request
Barry Lynn Hairston
5900 Bertrand Street
Portsmouth, Va. 23703
To Whom It May Concern:
I am seeking a position as a Technical Sales Consultant with your
company. I know you will find my skill, motivation, and strong work
ethic beneficial to your organization. A copy of my resume is
included to acquaint you with my abilities.
I am sure that a combination of my drive and your company’s’
growing technical needs will undoubtedly prove to be a long and
fruitful relationship.
I understand that resumes help sort out the probable from the
possible, but they cannot judge the true caliber of an individual. The
opportunity for a personal interview would be greatly appreciated. At
that time we may further discuss your requirements and my
qualifications. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Barry Lynn Hairston
Barry Lynn Hairston