Manager Sales

B R A D L E Y J. CH E S T L E R

**** ********** **. • Long Grove, Illinois 60047 • 847-***-****

***************@*****.***

Dynamic senior professional possessing 20+ years of proven expertise in Business Development, Relationship

Cultivation, Consultative Sales, Team Development, and Technical Presentation to drive

profitability within a progressive organization.

EXPERTISE: • Business Development • Client Relations • Public Speaking

• Account Management • Relationship Building • Contract Negotiations

ABILITIES: • M a r k e t D e v e l o p m e n t Highly experienced in consultative selling; assess clients true

needs and expectations, building lasting professional relationships. Grow and deepen

market channels through careful attention to relationship cultivation, leading to

exceptional client base development and retention.

• P r o c e s s I m p l e m e n t a t i o n Possess a proven ability to anticipate unique requirements or

potential roadblocks in all situations. Continually develop back-up plans to minimize

downtime and deliver exceptional results; streamline communication and implementation

channels to quickly/effectively meet client and organizational needs.

PROFESSIONAL C A R E E R B U I L D E R, Chicago, Illinois 2012 to Present

EXPERIENCE: Major Account Executive - Healthcare Div.

• Execute consultative sales of software solutions to hospitals; build account plans, develop

leads, conduct research, lead strategic initiatives, and cultivate relationships.

• Align expertise in the online recruiting industry with clients needs, leveraging resources

and knowledge of human capital, SaaS, and current economic/financial data.

• Travel throughout territory to call on key accounts; brought on 8 accounts new to the company.

• Successfully achieved 77% of annual quota through August, 2013.

C H I C A G O AP A R T M E N T F I N D E R S, C h i c a g o, I l l i n o i s 2008 to 2012

Contract Consultant/Business Development

• Worked with COO optimize operations and drive business development.

• Led a team of 10-15 professionals in providing superior service to drive profitability,

enhance brand identity, and expand market base.

• Recognized as 2nd out of 60 sales executives for performance, while operating within a

contract consulting role.

G.C.G. FI N A N C I A L, Chicago, Illinois 2005 to 2008

Senior Associate

• Rookie of the Year, 2nd Associate of the Year Largest producer for complex product mix.

• Experienced with high net-worth individuals in management of assets, as a financial advisor.

KMBE TRADING, L L C, Chicago, Illinois 2003 to 2005

Proprietor

E * T RADE F I N A N C I A L C O R P ., C h i c a g o, I l l i n o i s 1990 to 2003

Manager/Specialist (Purchased DEMPSEY & CO.) (2001 to 2003)

• Managed a consistently profitable trading group with effective risk management/controls,

while personally trading the firm’s most active and volatile securities.

• Cultivated client relationships and developed effective growth strategies, regularly meeting

with senior members of large broker-dealers and owners of large companies throughout

career as a specialist and senior financial associate.

• Served as listed post trading manager responsible for 5-10 specialists, utilizing strong risk

management and decision making skills to consistently attain profitable growth for the firm

over two transitions and a 13-year period.

• Acted as firm representative on numerous CHX committees and subcommittees.

D EMPSEY & C O ., C h i c a g o, I l l i n o i s

Principal/Manager/Specialist (Merged with C&A/GVR) (1999 to 2001)

C&A TR A D I N G / GVR CO M P A N Y, Chicago, Illinois

Principal/General Manager/Specialist (1990 to 1999)

• Grew firm from 3-30 employees, and started a NASDAQ specialty firm.

EDUCATION: University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas Conferred 1990

Received Bachelor of Science degree in Cognitive Psychology

LICENSURE: 2011 to Present

• Licensed Leasing Agent

2005 to 2009

• Series 7, 63, & Life/Health Producer (Passed all within one-month period)

AFFILIATIONS: 2001 to Present

• Lungevity

- Founded inaugural golf outing, raising more than $1MM since its inception.

2005 to Present

• I n s p i r a t i o n C o r p o r a t i o n, Volunteer

2000 to 2003

• Children’s Memorial Charitable Foundation, Board Member

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