Account Sales Manager

Joseph Elliott Brisco

**** *. ********** ****., ************, TN 37130. , *****@****.***, 901-***-**** (cell)

OBJECTIVE

To obtain an entry level sales position with a large corporation that will enable me to build a professional career in sales.

EDUCATION

Middle Tennessee State University, School of Liberal Arts, Murfreesboro, TN Fall 2008 – present

Expected Graduation: May 2011

Major: Studio Art & Design

Minor: Advertising & Marketing

Grambling State University, Grambling, LA Fall 2005 – Spring 2008

Major: Studio Art & Design

WORK EXPERIENCE

Sprint Wireless, Murfreesboro, TN Fall 2010-Present

Retail Sales Consultant

• Complete sales transactions for wireless contracts, devices , accessories, and internet services

• Educate customers on features and use of products and handle customer complaints and issues

• Provide customer service that promotes customer retention and brings new customers on-board

Congressman Steve Cohen, 9th Congressional District, Memphis , TN Summer 2009

Congressional Intern

• Representing US congressman’s office at various constituent events

• Fielding constituent phone calls to congressman’s office for various concerns

• Performing various clerical duties including responding to constituent questions / requests, training newer interns, faxing, filing , or delivering documentation

Red Lobster , Murfreesboro, TN Spring 2009-Winter2010

Server/Waiter

• Created exceptional dining experiences for customers of Red Lobster that led to higher tips and more repeat business

• Assisted in the training of new servers

Simplicity Gourmet, Smyrna, TN Fall 2008 – Spring 2009

Telemarketer/ Sales Rep.

• Tele-marketed to prospective brides and grooms inviting them to attend our bridal shows in the area

• Conducted In-Home shows where I would demonstrate and sell our cookware using a features, advantages, and benefits method of selling

Free-Lance Artist Summer 2005 – Present

Commissioned Original Oil Paintings

• Commissioned pieces for various individuals and companies: University of Tennessee Medical School, Dyson Seed & Sod Landscaping co., etc.

• Specialist in portraiture

• Presented gallery exhibitions of original work for sale and display

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Top Sales Rep. in the district (Sprint Wireless), Top 45 Sprint Retail Stores (2010)

• Selected as the sole waiter to serve vice president of the Darden corporation upon his visit to our restaurant

• Initially attended college on a full scholarship (golf) at Grambling State University

SKILLS

Sales training with Simplicity Gourmet, Social network marketing experience, Computer competency (Microsoft applications - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe applications - Photoshop, Illustrator, In-design, Dream Weaver), Internet skills, Photography, Graphic design, Colligate golfer, Portrait oil painter

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (2008), Freelance Artist (2005-Present), Coordinated events for student-body of Middle Tennessee State University(2008-present), Member of the Grambling State University Golf Team (2005-2008), Founder of Kreative Society Entertainment(2009-present)

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