Harry Kakatsakis
Sherman Oaks, CA
***********@*****.***
Introduction: Dedicated sales executive (business-to-business and business-to-
consumer experience) seeking sales position with established company. Extensive
background in online marketing/ social media, including Google AdWords, feedback
solutions, search engine optimization and tech service. Background in sales and film/
television production make me ideal for any industry seeking new business through
creative media solutions.
Salary: $48,000-50,000/year plus commission
Assets:
• Builds enduring relationships with Technical savvy, strengths include
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new business contacts internet advertising and social
• Succeeds at persuading decision- media
makers Positive, friendly and likeable
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• Persistent, aggressive and Creative skills that generate new
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enthusiastic solutions
• Exceptional verbal and written Extremely reliable
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communication skills
EXPERIENCE
10/2014-present EKOMI Sales Executive
Business-to-business sales of customer-generated internet review solution for an
international internet feedback company seeking to establish a U.S. client base. Generate
leads coast to coast of businesses with active online presence. Pursue and establish
relationships with potential clients, explaining how customer-generated reviews drive
qualified traffic to client website through Google AdWords and organic listings. Close
sales, accurately complete closing paperwork, follow up with management as needed to
ensure client retention.
9/2013-9/2014 VISIONSTAR Sales Support
Pursued internet-based leads for credit repair and rent-to-own property listings. Pitched
service concept to unfamiliar client base. Upsold appropriate potential clients to monthly
credit repair service.
6/2012-8/2013 Writer/Director
Took time off to write several scripts and direct short films. Traveled to film festivals
nationwide with two award-winning short films (“Admissions,” “What Future”).
5/2011-6/2012 CYBERDEFENDER Sales Executive
Business-to-customer sales of monthly PC technical service. Answered customer calls,
performed consultation to identify malware and other potential PC performance issues.
Offered and closed sales of monthly service to address ongoing customer IT needs.
8/2009-5/2011 REALSEARCH PPC MANAGEMENT Sales Executive
Business-to-business sales of technical service optimizing Google AdWords. Generated
leads with businesses with active Google pay-per-click accounts. Established
relationships with decision-makers and offered evaluation of AdWords account to show
waste. Closed sales of monthly ongoing pay-per-click management.
8/2007-8/2009 PAGES L.A. Call Room Manager/ New Business Development
Business-to-business sales of ad space in online directory.
6/2006-7/2007 LARRY LEVINSON PRODUCTIONS Screenwriter
Screenwriter for Sci-Fi Channel, movie-of-the-week, until Writers’ Guild of America
strike.
1/2006-12/2006 JOHN ROBERT POWERS Commercial Acting Teacher
Taught children commercial acting in a classroom setting.
4/2004-12/2005 Writer/Director.
Wrote several scripts in sci-fi/horror genre, including one (“Black Nile”) that led to work
in Los Angeles as screenwriter for Larry Levinson Productions.
7/1999-3/2004 THE BERNARD HODES GROUP Senior Account Representative
Senior account representative/ new business development for recruitment advertising
agency. Business-to-business sales and lead creation; establish contact with human
resources departments of industries with nationwide employment needs. Create
opportunities for Senior VP to meet with and close deals with decision-makers.
9/1993-6/1999 NEW YORK FILM, TELEVISION AND THEATER Production
Office production assistant for film and television, including “One Fine Day” (Twentieth
Century Fox), “Conspiracy Theory” (Warner Brothers), “Just the Ticket” (MGM), “Town
and Country” (New Line Cinema). Office Manager, Circle Repertory Company.
EDUCATION
June 1993 B.A., University of New Hampshire (Theater)