Jericho R. Mertel

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Cheektowaga, NY 14225

716-***-****

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Objective

To increase revenue by showcasing my high impact sales, leadership, marketing and business skills Customer focused sales professional with more than 7 years of experience in executing sales strategies, developing marketing techniques. Produced service sales by developing marketing strategies based on customers wants, needs, and expectations. Build business relationships with clientele to provide long term, sustainable revenue growth, with minimal clientele loss.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for detail

Extremely productive in a high volume, high stress environment

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Self-starter

Excellent problem-solving skills

Professional Experience

Driver/Installer J.B. Hunt, West Seneca NY 07/2019-Present Load product in delivery vehicle and transport merchandise. Unload, install, and demonstrate merchandise to achieve maximum customer satisfaction. Solicit additional business from customers and provide leads for potential sales opportunities. Repaired and replaced varying appliances using problem solving skills. Owner/Personal Trainer/Nutritionist Synergy Personal Training, Cheektowaga NY 06/2016-Present As the owner, I was in charge of designing clienteles in depth fitness and nutrition programs in regard to their respective fitness goals as well as scheduling, maintaining financial records and sales.

Self Started acquired more then 35 clients. Secured clients to 3, 6, 9, or 12 month contracts.

Expanded business rapidly through marketing on social media, expositions, and word of mouth.

Enhanced service sales by improving my area of expertise and becoming a Specialist in Fitness Nutrition, thus offering better result outcome and a new skill set to help clients reach their goal more effectively. Correctional Officer/ Drill Instructor NYSDOCS 5/2010-5/2016 As a Correctional Officer I was in charge of the safety and security of the prison as a whole, as well as maintaining safety and compliance on respective cell blocks and housing units. Upon transferring to Willard Drug Treatment Campus and Lakeview Shock Incarceration Facility, I was put through an extensive Shock Training program to become a Drill Instructor.

Outstanding communication skills. Quelled inmates disturbances and de-escalated volatile situations. Persuaded offenders to comply with verbal commands

Attention to detail was needed especially as a Drill Instructor to make sure all Shock Incarceration inmates were complying with all Shock Incarceration Military Bearing Standards.

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS

Associates Degree in Criminal Justice Erie Community College Certified Personal Trainer ISSA

Certified Specialist in Fitness Nutrition ISSA