Joe Gleaves

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Nashville, TN 37210

615-***-**** • acqyz4@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Skills:

Dedicated professional with over 10 years of experience in advertising sales, business to business sales,

and event coordination. Team player with the ability to work independently. Ability to connect and build

relationships with people of diverse ages and backgrounds and build mutual respect.

Highlights:

Outside Sales/Account Executive

• Promoted as sales executive from a weekly publication to a daily publication due to proven record

for success

• Grew billable revenue by 28% in one year's time

• Led in customer retention rates with a only a 4% turnover rate which was well below the business

average

• Generated new business by developing leads, cold calling, and building strong relations with

current and potential customers

• Explained to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or

services in the most effective way possible

• Provided clients with estimates of the costs of advertising or services, gave them the cost

breakdown, and provided spec ads for them to preview

Sound Engineering, Promotion, Special Event and Convention Coordination

• Acted as a stage manager for 13 years for the largest outdoor concert in the world

• Specialized in providing audio/visual services for large scale national conventions across the United

States

• Worked with each client to analyze the needs for their event, provided the necessary equipment,

handled customer issues, and determined the best solutions for the situation

• Instilled confidence in clients by provided exemplary customer service and focused solutions to

their needs

Experience:

Loudnbrite Solutions Nashville, TN

Independent Contractor/Consultant 2007 - 2014

Hendersonville Star News/Gannett Publishing Nashville, TN

Retail Display Advertising/Sales Account Executive 2004 - 2007

Freedom Communications Panama City, FL

Daily Sales Account Executive (promoted) 1998 - 2004

Weekly Sales Account Executive 1996 - 1998

Education:

Nashville State Technical Institute Nashville, TN

Audio/Visual Technologies Certification

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