BRAD TAYLOR
E: adxzra@r.postjobfree.com
P: 931-***-****
A: Florence, AL 35630
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Established Account Executive gifted at lead generation and resolving customer issues. Engaging and personable and increasing business opportunities through creative marketing strategies, sharp communication skills and dedication to customer service, and most importantly hard work.
WORK HISTORY
Lawrence County Board of Education- Science Teacher, Football and Soccer Coach
Moulton, AL 08/2021- 08-2023
Taught Physical Science to Juniors and Sophomores
Head Coach Varsity Boys Soccer. Took over a program that had never won a game in program history. Won 2 games in first season and in 2nd season had a winning season and was 6-4 in region play. Started JV team and had winning season. Raised 10k in funds for program.
Defensive Coordinator for JH football and Assistant coach for Varsity. Went to playoffs in back to back seasons for the first time in program history in JH Region. Helped run excellent 5A varsity defense. Extremely popular coach, I get kids out of the hallways and on the field.
Lumber One - Account Executive
Sheffield, AL • 08/2019 - 07/2021
Negotiated sales deals between customers and agency, resulting in mutually beneficial agreements and cultivated relationships.
Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth.
Stayed up-to-date on changing industry and product standards and trends related to accounts.
Identified client business needs by gaining understanding of goals, objectives and processes.
Prospected new clientele through networking, cold calling, canvassing and referrals.
Strengthened customer relationships with proactive and collaborative approach to managing needs.
The TimesDaily - Account Executive
Florence, AL • 04/2012 - 07/2019
Responsible for developing business to business relationships with business owners and decision makers in my assigned vertical and territory.
Building marketing plans that mix print, local online, and national digital media.
Was promoted from Junior Account Executive to Senior Account executive in 8 Months.
I have consistently meet all of my sales goals often exceeding them about as much as 250%.
Productive in an outside sales position that requires great amounts of : interpersonal skills, multitasking, self starting and discipline.
Department of Management - Adjunct Professor
Taught Management Courses including: HR, Leadership, Intro to Management & Intro to Business.
Martin Methodist College - Director of Special Admissions
Pulaski, TN • 08/2007 - 03/2012
Responsible for marketing the college and recruiting students within a geographic territory.
Staff leader of college ambassadors and college exploring group.
Grew group from 3 members to over 50 members.
In charge of the selection and packaging of scholarships and financial aid for students within a geographic territory.
Management Trainee
Florence, Al • 03/2005 - 07/2007
Trained in all the processes of running a rental-retail branch including: customer service, inventory control and personnel.
Winner of employee Matrix/Most Outstanding Service Award.
Extensive experience in inside sales and business to business marketing.
State Farm - Financial Services Rep
Florence, Al • 08/2004 - 02/2005
Assisted multiple offices in working with financial service clients.
Trained existing employees to assist financial service customers.
Matlock Jr. and Associates - Division Leader
Franklin, TN • 05/2003 - 06/2004
Worked with families to improve their financial standings and trained other agents on how to improve relationships with the public and increase productivity.
Top Five in Middle Tennessee in Life Production, opened 70 securities accounts and responsible for over one million dollars in assets under management.
Responsible for the operation of a satellite office as the principal agent.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional Information Professional:,, Top Five One Year Life Production, Top Ten in the U.S. in Securities Production, Number One Division Leader in Tennessee in Cash Flow and Securities Production, Extra Mile Service Award, First four times in the Employee Matrix. Promoted Once at Enterprise and Twice at Martin Methodist. Set School Record for enrollment three years at Martin Methodist. Consistently exceed all sales goals set at The TimesDaily. Met and exceeded goals ten out of twelve month running average, two best career months within the final three months.
SKILLS
Account servicing
Relationship building and management
Goals and Performance
Account management
Lead Generation
Strategic Selling
Strong relationships
Sales quota achievement
Customer Relations
EDUCATION
University of North Alabama
Florence, Al
M.B.A: Management
GPA: 3.6/4.0
University of North Alabama Florence
Al
B.B.A: Management
Awards Received College: Presidential Leadership Scholarship, Lagrange Society, SOAR Counselor, SGA: Supreme Court Chief Justice, Phi Gamma Delta, Gamma Beta Phi, Omnicron Delta Kappa, Contribution to Campus life Award Scholarship, Fiji Academic Scholarship, Up Till Dawn Executive, LEAD Tea
m, Leadership UNA.