Alexander M. Henderson
Rumson, NJ 07760
**********@*******.***
Cell Phone: 732-***-****
EDUCATION
Rollins College Winter Park, FL
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology May 2013
EXPERIENCE
SinglePlatform New York, NY
Inside Sales Consultant Jan-June. 2015
Used customer relationship management software, Salesforce, to source business leads; analyzed results and determined if a potential customer fit SinglePlatform’s program
Cold called over 200 businesses daily; with a talk time that always exceeded over 200 minutes
Managed the entire sales cycle, from prospecting clients to scheduling meetings and closing the deal
Overcame business owners objections to use SinglePlatform’s services
Transitioned from calling restaurants to the alternate vertical test phase; allowing me to cater to different audiences and ask pertinent questions to access the customers needs
Mastered the straight line persuasion- allowing me to control the phone conversation and ultimately to close the deal successfully
Closed over 40 deals during my tenure at SinglePlatform
ShippingEasy Austin, TX
Account Executive Jan-Oct. 2014
Pitched ShippingEasy’s product to 100-150 businesses daily; persuaded potential customers to view an online demonstration on how the product works by explaining the benefits they would gain by integrating the platform into their business
Led the company in efficiency rating which is driven by work ethic and results
Identified weaknesses in the sales process and assisted senior management on the reorganization of the sales team, which resulted in greater efficiency and higher sales
Gained valuable experience about what it takes to make a startup company successful
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) New York, NY
Preliminary Investigation Unit Intern May – Aug. 2012
Reviewed and analyzed retail customer’s complaint files concerning potential fraud or misconduct, and made recommendations to initiate further investigation when appropriate
Created churning analysis on Microsoft Excel
The Two River Times Red Bank, NJ
Marketing Intern May – Aug. 2011
Worked with team to identify local businesses interested in advertising in the Two River Times
Arranged informational meetings with local businesses interested in buying advertising space
Participated in sales meetings with business owners in order to assist team in securing new business
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Global Volunteers International Service Program Ireland
Ireland Volunteer June – Aug. 2007
Worked with a team to improve the living facilities for full time volunteers of the non-profit Glencree Centre for Reconciliation, which is an organization that works to unite citizens from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland for intensive workshops to advance peace
Berkshire School Summer Study Abroad in Ecuador Ecuador
Student and Volunteer June – July 2006
Taught basic English to kindergarten children and worked with classmates to improve school’s facilities
SKILLS / INTERESTS
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Served on judicial board for Phi Delta Theta fraternity