Nico Montanez
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SUMMARY
A bilingual, markedly sociable and business oriented individual exhibiting profitable sales and notable customer service in many unique business environments. Marketed new products in both a new and long established businesses resulting in consistent placement in top percentile of all associates and exceeding sales goals.
EXPERIENCE
Fred’s Camp Chicago, IL
Social Media Marketing Director 2019-Present
Oversaw development, design and execution of the social media marketing initiatives, content strategies and related creative deployments on behalf of clients
Maintained strong social media and brand presence across Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram platforms
Monitor online presence of company’s brand and engage with users, strengthening customer relationship
Updated client websites to include SEO improvement techniques.
Echo Logistics Chicago, IL
Account Manager 2018-2019
Promoted within first year based on consistent positive feedback from customers and notable sales growth
In charge of managing top earning businesses for Echo and identifying ways to help them grow within the company
Handing distribution needs of the businesses including assessing needs of customer and contracting with motor carriers across US
Client Sales Representative 2017-2018
Generate leads utilizing Salesforce for client prospecting and pipeline management to bring in new businesses (average 5-7 per month) through cold calling and emailing to build and maintain my personal book of business
Manage customer accounts through daily operational tasks such as account management, invoicing, arranging shipments, tracking shipments, and fundamental accounting
Build, maintain and manage account relationships utilizing CRM to further business growth and manage operational tasks
Completed a 6 week in-depth Logistics and sales training program and an 8 month mentorship on customer sales
Synergy Marketing Minneapolis, MN
Marketing Campaign Manager 2016-2017
Within the first year promoted to manager based on consistently meeting and exceeding production goals and demonstrating positive leadership skills within the team
Hired, trained and supervised 10 different employees and in charge of overseeing their progress in a management position
Assisted clients with business plan, purchase, branding, advertising, remodeling, and marketing of different products such as Panda Pillows and Soma Care products, increasing gross monthly sales in each store by 20% in three months
Act as a liaison for sales and marketing teams, translating language and bridging culture gap for Spanish-speaking clients and generating improved client relationships
BMO Harris Chicago, IL Ch
Senior Service Representative 2013-2016
Provided personal financial counseling, assisted with lending services and built relationships with existing customers to sustain high satisfaction ratings and retention to both Spanish speaking and English speaking customers
Cross sold bank products and services to increase sales and revenues through referrals to various banking divisions
Promoted within the first year based on consistently ranking in top quarter of employees for sales over $5,000,000 with an average of 6 new referrals a week
Lakeshore Fitness Chicago, IL
Marketing Intern 2013
Researched competition in product industries to improve market reach, presented findings the senior management to facilitate decision making and develop marketing campaigns to effectively target different groups of clientele
Interacted with key B2B executives through cold calling and presentations, utilizing industry critical market research tools and competitor data to establish territories and markets and implementing cross and upsell opportunities
EDUCATION
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY May 2017
Bachelor of Business Marketing