Account Executive Business Development

Nikki Westerlund

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Objective

Versatile and ambitious professional seeking a career to utilize strong speaking, writing and relational skills in a consulting position with a reputable company.

Key Qualifications

●Multi-tasking abilities that help in coordinating and completing multiple tasks with maximum effectiveness

●Inventiveness in introducing new ideas that would increase business

●Fluent communication and social skills to interact with customers

●Skilled in recruiting, training and supervising new staff

●Bookkeeping skills and ability to maintain statistical and financial records

●Proficient in handling administration and paperwork

Work Experience

Commercial Account Executive, Kelly Services Dec 2019-July 2021

Develop business with prospective clients and maintain relationships and quality communication with existing clients.

Negotiate contracts through presentation skills

Identify and qualify prospects

Set appointments and fulfill cold calling metrics

Stay up to date on competitive trends

Identify and build rapport with decision makers and influencers of various companies

Educational Travel Services July 2019-Dec 2019

Create relationships with teachers and educational professionals around the country

Provide educational learning trips to students

Enriched middle and high school students’ lives through travel opportunities

Account Executive, Chase Professionals June 2016-April 2018

●Met with clients to determine professional goals and needs

● Managed email, social networks and other correspondence

●Assessed needs of various businesses to fill positions efficiently

Management Position, Tizzone Wine Bar March 2015-March 2016

●Built and sustained strong relations with customers and business affiliates

●Utilized clarity and a positive work ethic to build an ambitious team within the company

●Performed general office work associated with running the establishment

Management Position, Petro December 2014-March 2015

●Supervised staff of 15 and developed policies and procedures

●Maintained inventory, stock of food items, and supplies needed to ensure employee effectiveness and customer satisfaction

●Handled customer inquiries or complaints in a timely and effective manner

Marketing Manager, Papa John's January 2014-December 2014

●Created web designs to promote business

●Utilized social media to target local markets and students in the area

●Assisted with various promotional events

Business Development Manager, Happy Hour Card, Inc. June 2007-July 2013

●Sold advertising space to businesses in southern California

●Maintained positive and ongoing relationships with business owners and partners to ensure ongoing business for Happy Hour Card and our clients

●Responsible for finding brands to partner with our company

●Responsible for planning events for our clientele in association with Happy Hour Card

Intern, KABC7 News, Los Angeles September 2007-December 2007

●Assisted with phone calls

●Aided in coverage of new stories

Assistant Director of Catering, Recreation Park 18, Long Beach November 2006-January 2008

●Planned bridal shows in order to promote future wedding or catering events

●Negotiated pricing and assisted clients according to their budgets

●Established relationships with businesses to effectively gain new clients in need of catered events such as business meetings, banquets, etc.

●Coordinated weddings and various events

●Assisted with marketing and cold calls

●General office work

Education

Bachelor's Degree, California State University, Long Beach

Interpersonal and Organizational Communications

●Graduated with a 3.3

●Philanthropy work associated with Alpha Phi Fraternity

References

Available upon request.

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