Joel Bluen
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Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 818-***-**** (home)
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EDUCATION
Master of Science, Environmental Science and Geography 10/10-2/12
University of Haifa
GPA – 3.50
Graduated With Honors
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration 9/03-6/07
University of California, Riverside
GPA – 2.96
EXPERIENCE
Salesperson: Inside and Outside Sales 5/08-10/09
Bisco Industries Woodland Hills, CA
Sold electronic components and hardware to aerospace and military companies
Sold $755,000 worth of product within fiscal year, the 4th highest total of Southern California territory salespeople
Sales quota (booking goal) assigned and exceeded was $408,000 for fiscal year
Earned three monthly company-wide sales awards for outstanding sales totals
Promoted from sales assistant to salesperson after six months
Established, grew, and maintained accounts with new and existing accounts
Provided customers with product, shipping, and services information
Quoted prices and availability to customers
Entered and processed purchase orders
Identified and resolved customer problems
Conducted group and one-on-one presentations at sales calls every week
Insurance Sales: Inside and Outside Sales 9/07-4/08
AFLAC Inc. Burbank, CA
Sold supplemental health insurance policies to new and existing accounts
Established accounts with new businesses
Conducted group and one-on-one presentations at new and existing accounts
Learned to run own business
Soccer Team Coach 8/08-12/08
American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) Burbank, CA
Coached 10-11 year olds
Provided methods to help improve skills and tactics
Focused on sportsmanship and fair play
Received coaches training certification
SKILLS AND LANGUAGES
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Fluent in English and Hebrew
Strong organizer, planner, writer, creator, negotiator, and multi-tasker
Able to work well independently and/or with team
40 Hour OSHA HAZWOPER Certified (Current Certification from Hazmat)
ACTIVITES
Lived in Israel for three years where I earned my Master’s Degree in Environmental Science
Beach clean-up volunteer for Heal The Bay, Santa Monica
Vice President Toastmasters Public Speaking Club, Studio City Branch
Volunteered at Kibbutz Sde Eliyahu in Israel, specializing in organic farming
Studied abroad in Sweden during summer of 2007 and traveled throughout Europe
Enjoy camping, traveling, running, cooking, soccer, and basketball