Christopher J. Burge
San Antonio, TX 210-***-**** ********@***.***
EDUCATION AND HONORS
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO – BUSINESS COLLEGE
Business School - Master’s of Accountancy Program with 22 credit hours completed – 4.0 GPA (2012-2013)
HOFSTRA LAW SCHOOL LONG ISLAND, NY
Completed one year in good academic standing - top 50% of class (2010-2011)
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND COLLEGE PARK, MD
Bachelor of Science, Physiology and Neurobiology (2008)
Honors: Dean’s List, Primannum Honor Society and National Collegiate Scholar Society
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Burge Family SAN ANTONIO, TX
Accounting and Office Assistant (9/2015-Present)
Assisted in Accounting and handling financial data.
Proficient in analyzing financial trends and making accurate predictions, projections, and recommendations.
Developed key interpersonal and communication skills required for successful selling.
Expert at researching, qualifying, demonstrating value, and handling objections
PARK TECHNOLOGIES SAN ANTONIO, TX
Business Development Lead, Sales Representative (10/2014 – 6/2015)
Worked under aggressive time constraints and tough quotas making a successful result as important as doing so in a very limited amount of time. Thrived in a high-pressured environment. If did not meet quota, you no longer had a job – effective after 2 weeks.
Further developed key interpersonal and communication skills required for successful selling.
Proficient at listening, researching, qualifying, demonstrating value, and handling objections
Became an expert at persuasive communication
HOFSTRA LAW SCHOOL LONG ISLAND, NY
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE to Law Professor Daniel J.H. Greenwood (12/2010 – 8/2011)
Ability to handle and understand complex problems,
Multi-task effectively balancing 1st year of law school and work at the same time.
NOUVEAU RICHE AUSTIN, TX
SALES REPRESENTATIVE (10/2008 – 8/2010)
4 months earned Salesman of the Month Awards
Recognized for ability to establish rapport with clients
Responsible for speaking with clients, potential clients, and former clients and resolving issues
Ability to multitask, handle groups of people, and resolve customer issues and excel within a demanding setting
Successful, among top performers, in just 2-3 months after joining during the recession.
2 years of experience with inside and outside sales. Responsible for all 7 stages of the sale’s cycle
TECHNICAL COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient with PC and MAC computers, including Microsoft Office, MAC OS, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Word.
SKILLS
Communication, Building Rapport, Listening, Closing, Coachable, Quick-Leaner, Knowledgeable, Networking, Pitching, Engagement, Negotiation, Relationship Building, Multi-tasking, Customer Service/Relations, Can Work Independently and as a Team, Flexibility, Public Speaking, Mentoring, Patience, Conflict Resolution, Excellent Verbal and Written Communication