Michael Trujillo
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EDUCATION
Illinois State University, Normal, IL May 2015 Bachelor of Science Degrees in Marketing and International Business
GPA: 3.2/4.0
Financed 100% of education
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ryerson, Milwaukee, WI January 2016 - January 2017 Customer Specialist
Generated $2 million in sales with book of client business as a full time representative
Developed strong client relationship building skills through constant communication with customers
Closed new business through a cold call sales process by providing consultative solutions to remedy existing client pain points
Ryerson, Minneapolis, MN August 2015 - January 2016
Customer Specialist Trainee Program
Studied all aspects of the business through extensive sales training at The Ryerson Academy
One of 25 selected from a pool of 1,300 applicants for sales program
Continuously strengthened communication skills to be able effectively present value of products
Concluded training process by giving professional presentation to Ryerson CEO
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Northwestern Mutual, Normal, IL January 2014 – May 2014
Insurance Producer Intern
Met or exceeded monthly sales goals regularly
Secured the title of top performing intern at a top ten internship program
Further developed teamwork and networking skills through joint-work with full time representatives
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Universidad Antonio de Nebrija, Madrid, Spain July 2014
Study Abroad Program
Strengthened creativity, empowerment, and global citizenship skills on an international level
Demonstrated ability to take and overcome risks
Fluent in Spanish (conversational)
Completed coursework in Spanish language and culture and International Management
VOLUNTEER WORK
Sky Rise Chicago: RIC “Tower Up” Fundraiser, Chicago, IL
Managed a social media page on Facebook, as well as a local group on campus, to raise over $1,000
Collaborated with doctors, friends, and family to support the campaign
Contributed to the organization by climbing the 103 flights of the Willis Tower
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
International Fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Secretary
Led a group of 80 students while networking in the collegiate community
Further developed strong leadership and teamwork skills through executive board position
PERSONAL STRENGTHS AND CHARACTERISTICS
Strong Leader and Strong Communication Skills (Written and verbal; Bilingual- Spanish)
Flexibility and Adaptability (Coachable)
Ability to overcome obstacles (Positive attitude)