Michael J. Brauer
***** ****** ****, ********, ** 78109
H: 210-***-**** E: ************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Resultsdriven Appointment Setter and Lead Generation Specialist with extensive experience in outbound calling and relationshipbased selling. Highly skilled in building rapport quickly—often within the first 30 seconds of a call—and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Proven ability to identify customer needs, uncover short and longterm opportunities, and nurture prospects into qualified appointments. Detailoriented, proactive, and known for successfully managing high call volumes while maintaining accurate data and strong professional relationships. A peoplefocused communicator who consistently contributes to sales growth and team success.
Key Skills
Warm and cold calling
Outbound prospecting
Rapport building and relationship selling
Lead generation and qualification
Customer service excellence
Brand representation and promotion
Data verification and CRM accuracy
Professional Experience
Appointment Setter / Telemarketer
Unison Infrastructure of Denver, CO May 2021 – April 2026
Scheduled phone, text, and email appointments for managers to present and discuss wireless lease purchase opportunities.
Consistently ranked as the #1 or #2 producer on the team for attended appointments throughout entire tenure.
Collaborated closely with team members to build client rapport and foster a positive, high-morale work environment.
Appointment Setter / Telemarketer
JaniKing of San Antonio January 2020 – December 2020
Scheduled free onsite consultations between prospective clients and sales representatives
Drove sales objectives by effectively communicating service value during outbound calls
Collected and analyzed customer information to assess needs and opportunities
Coordinated appointments based on sales representatives’ calendar availability
Reengaged previous clients and contacted new prospects to offer tailored services
Delivered consistent, highquality customer service through telephone communication and followups
Managed high volumes of daily outbound calls while maintaining accurate records
Utilized email followups to support appointment setting
Consistently generated 3–5 qualified leads per day
Appointment Setter / Telemarketer
Vanguard Cleaning Systems – San Antonio, TX January 2006 – December 2019
Set free consultations between prospective clients and sales representatives at client locations
Supported company sales goals through knowledgeable and persuasive outbound calling
Gathered customer details to identify service requirements and sales opportunities
Scheduled appointments based on representatives’ availability across multiple calendars
Conducted followups with existing and potential clients to promote services
Maintained a high level of customer satisfaction through professional phone engagement
Handled large volumes of outbound calls daily with strong attention to detail
Used email communication to supplement calling efforts
Consistently produced 3–5 new customer consultations per day
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing
Southwest Texas State University – San Marcos, TX
Accomplishments
Top Telemarketer companywide (Lower 48 States & Canada) – 2009
Recognized as a Top Telemarketer for eight consecutive years
Multiple awards for outstanding customer service
Consistently earned meritbased pay increases throughout my career