Sales Manager

JARED BENDEL

Permanent Address:

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Matthews, NC 704-***-****

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SYNOPSIS

Professional and prior educator seeking to work as a corporate trainer. Experience working with varying

levels of influence: corporate level officers, middle level management, entry level employees and administrators.

Excellent interpersonal and public communication skills (verbal and written) including leading both large and small

groups. Technically-savvy. Proven problem-solver and analytical thinker with experience teaching college-aged

students and adults. Motivated and compassionate leader with desire to contribute.

EDUCATION

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, Fort Collins, CO May 2013

Master of Arts

Concentration: Communication Studies GPA: 3.9

LUTHER COLLEGE, Decorah, IA

Bachelor of Arts May 2008

Majors: Communication Studies and German, Cumulative GPA: 3.4

Activities: Luther College Alumni Council Representative, Luther College Phonathon

Co-Chair & Caller, Student Senator, Luther College Pals Program-Big Brother

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES in Muenster, Germany February 2006-June 2006

Focus: Cultural immersion and study of pre-WWI Germany

EXPERIENCE

Sales and Marketing Manager June 2012-Present

SOMMER-USA, Inc. Charlotte, NC

Write and submit press releases to media contacts within the industry

Facilitate large and small group discussions at trade shows and industry meetings

Develop and present product information to management at Fortune 500 companies

Negotiated 5% increase per unit for product sales with major retailers

Develop marketing materials for the US branch

Establish and manage $500K marketing budget

Contribute to social media posts and blog writing efforts

Special Instructor - Introduction to Public Address August 2010-May 2012

Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO

Taught principles of public speaking and speech writing

Responsible for managing and grading 48 students per semester

Sharpened leadership skills through guiding student research

Provided curriculum evaluation and feedback to peers and administrators

Shift Supervisor September 2009-June 2010

Starbucks Coffee Company Ithaca, NY

Developed leadership skills in motivating and supporting colleagues

Coached and implemented conflict resolution techniques

Supervised barista staff shifts and lead effort toward sales goals

Processed daily deposits and managed cash handling

Solution Specialist June 2008-August 2009

GreatAmerica Leasing Corporation Cedar Rapids, IA

Consulted with business owners and determined their software application needs

Designed and provided in-house software training to product users

Instructed individuals and teams with various functions regarding technical application

Expanded client base and increased use of product

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Computer: Knowledge of Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint/Word, FleetView, Constant Contact,

Benchmark email marketing, Familiar with ArcView Software, Survey Monkey,

Blackboard Based Learning System

Language: German (Fluent)

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