BRIAN CROM
*** *. **** **. **** Allis, WI ***** 414-***-****
addmmu@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
Self-Motivated, energetic professional With the Ability to Work in a Fast paced environment with a Team and/or independently looking for a career position with many challenges and growth potential.
EXPERIENCE
March 2018 – Present AT&T Inside Sales & Service
Brookfield, WI AMO Office – Strategic Account Executive
Achievements
Integral component of new Account Management Office Strategic Account Executive Team in Brookfield WI, previously based out of Arlington Heights, IL
Subject matter expert for Direct TV sales for AMO Sales Team
Coordinated Sales Team consisting of myself and 4 outside Acquisition Partner Sellers to manage and maintain shared module space for 350 customer accounts
Coordinated and Conducted conference call with onsite Acquisition Partner Seller and customer to position and obtain signed contract for customer centric advanced solution
Responsibilities
Module Managed group of 350 medium to large customer accounts
Attained 100% of sales target 1st three months in new position
Coordinated Direct TV sales training meeting with Direct TV representative and Account Management Teams in Brookfield, WI and Arlington Heights, IL via facetime video
May 2007 – March 2018 AT&T Inside Sales & Service Waukesha, WI Customer Service Representative
Achievements
Developed and rolled out companywide culture change focusing on Solution based sales training resulting in true customer specific service which was expanded Organization wide
Created efficiencies in Wireless Sales Organization by developing process to report ordering system errors through company intranet decreasing time for order corrections by 20%
Implemented wireless expedite process by creating direct line to equipment group to investigate and eliminate discrepancies in equipment handling process
Aided in development of fraud process that caught and eliminated fraudulent activity up to 85% eliminating company losses
Responsibilities
Work with small businesses to develop successful Mobile Solutions
Helped businesses understand billing questions while strengthening their relationship with AT&T
Conducted Wireless training for AT&T Majors Accounts Reps
Coached representatives to success by reinforcing overcoming objections, positioning and packaging
January 2002 – May 2007 AT&T Majors Accounts Waukesha, WI Majors Account Representative/Service Leader
Achievements
Conducted training sessions with 40-45 employees on process initiation to efficiently streamline customer experience
Facilitated Product training sessions for 40-45 employees
Achieved 131.6% yearly Revenue Attainment
Responsibilities
Worked with small businesses to develop successful needs based telecommunication plans while minimizing monthly costs
Helped businesses understand billing questions while strengthening their relationship with AT&T
Responsible for helping customers maintain and establish complex services, such as Centrex, PBX, Direct Inward Dial, direct outward dial telecom systems, point to point alarm circuits (designed and non-designed) and channelized T-1 Data line systems
Identified and peer coached specific representatives to meet and exceed objectives by overcoming objections, positioning and bundling
Conducted motivational and training huddles to increase sales results
October 1999 – January 2002 The Kinsa Group Franklin, WI Executive Search Consultant
Responsibilities
partnered with medium to large businesses to develop profile of the ideal candidate to fill executive level openings
Developed successful lines of communication when interviewing, screening and placing potential candidates
Utilized Out-Bound Telemarketing techniques into competing companies to find ideal candidates to fill positions
Co-Created Online Database for cataloging and searching contacted candidates
September 1997 – October 1999 Menards, Inc. Oak Creek, WI Electrical & Hardware Department Manager
Responsibilities
• Managed, trained, motivated, directed, and evaluated up to 21 Full & Part time employees • Maintained records and documentation pertaining to workforce including disciplinary and release situations
• Worked with law enforcement agents on loss related cases
EDUCATION
1991-2006 Marian University Fond du Lac, WI
Majoring in Business Management & Biological Science 128 Credit Hours Completed
2007 Electronics Technicians Association Int’l Milwaukee, WI
Certified Computer Service Technician
Certified Voice of Internet Protocol Technician
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint)
Phoenix Cellular ordering system (AT&T Mobility)
Telegence/ESON/ASON/Execustar/BOSS/SORD/Billing Inquiry – Ordering and Billing Systems
SKILLS AND STRENGTHS
Strong Leadership Skills
Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Excellent Customer relations skills
Self-Motivated With the Ability to Work in a Fast paced call center environment with a Team and/or Independently
Strong Analytical, Problem Solving and Multi-Tasking Capabilities
Volunteer Activities
Giving Back – Avid contributor to AT&T corporate wide United Way Campaign
Teacher at Our Lady of Lourdes church Generations in Faith Together program for 7th & 8th grade students
Head Coach of U14 New Berlin “Storm“ soccer team
Captain of summer volleyball team
Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity founding member Marian University