Sales Marketing
Resume:
JERRY MILLS
**** * **** ***** **., #**** Chicago, IL 60610
*************@*****.***
SUMMARY
A top-level business leader who utilizes strategic thinking, insightful analysis and relational skills to discover opportunities, define strategies and motivate others to achieve success. An adaptive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment. A motivated problem solver who loves the challenge of overcoming fresh obstacles. An inspiring leader and team member that brings dedication, integrity and vision to any endeavor. A forward-thinking, ambitious innovator who impacts organizations, teams and individuals through:
• Leadership
• Sales & Marketing
• Relationship Management
• Analysis
• Entrepreneurialism
• Strategic Thinking
• Team Building
• Recruiting
EXPERIENCE
CHALLENGER, GRAY & CHRISTMAS, INC. Chicago, IL
Career Coach 2008-2010
Coached senior-level executives in all aspects of job searching at leading outplacement company. Motivated and trained all levels of business professionals to accomplish goals. Utilized listening, speaking and analytical skills in both 1-on-1 and group formats to contextually advise clients according to their unique situations to achieve success. Operated independently traveling across the country while adapting to a constantly changing schedule and environment. Contributed to a team through various project assignments. Delivered consistent results to clients of various ages, industries and backgrounds.
Coached top-level, high income Fortune 500 clients including SVP, EVP and C-suite executives.
Repeatedly cited for excellence in ability to coach, engage, strategize with, and motivate clients to achieve success.
WILLOW CREEK COMMUNITY CHURCH South Barrington, IL
Area Manager 2005-2008
Oversaw 500+ members and attenders located in a large area of suburbs at results-driven church known for leadership development and innovation. Recruited, supervised, coached and developed over 20 leaders through 1:1, group and seminar-style developmental vehicles. Launched 15+ different groups and strategized with group leaders regarding personal leadership and group success. Pursued and obtained a Masters degree in Transformational Leadership to augment my personal and organizational leadership skills. Successfully cast vision influencing the church to target my area for a new campus. Utilized problem-solving skills repeatedly to help group leaders overcome obstacles. Officiated and conducted baptisms, baby dedications and funerals before audiences ranging from 20 – 200 people.
Entrepreneurially crafted an area and leadership structure from scratch with little outside support.
Raised over $90,000 in just eight weeks through over 60 people to cover education and living expenses.
INSURANCE AND RETAIL SALES New York, NY; Okoboji, IA
Sales Agent 2001-2005
Ran personal business consisting of 100% commission sales of long-term care, Medicare supplements and life insurance with various companies in NY, NJ, and IA. Prospected via phone and door-knocking. Thrived at giving sales presentations and closing. Sold furniture in a high-volume retail environment in scenic resort area.
Cited as example in my ability to both door-knock and close package sales (Medicare supplement + long-term care policy)
Regarded as top salesman at leading furniture store due to ability to project personal warmth, confidence and product knowledge.
PHASE2MEDIA New York, NY
Marketing Coordinator 1999-2001
Flourished in fast-paced, high-output culture with a highly creative yet results-driven marketing team. Developed and coordinated e-mail and direct marketing strategy. Oversaw the creation, production and distribution of promotional sales items. Supervised the assistant in dissemination of sales support materials. Performed extensive copywriting of sales presentations using PowerPoint and Quark. Brainstormed and implemented marketing strategies with website clients. Served as marketing liaison between New York office and sales offices in the U.S. and London.
Promoted quickly from temporary employee to salaried Marketing Assistant to Marketing Coordinator.
Championed direct-response marketing, delivering significant sales to a brand-focused company.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Actor, 1995-1999. Performed professionally in New York City and Texas in various plays, musicals, and film. Actor’s Equity Candidate. Noted roles include Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, Leon Czolgosz from Assassins (Irene Ryan nomination), Treat in Orphans, and Phil in Burn This.
EDUCATION
BETHEL UNIVERSITY, Saint Paul, Minnesota
M.A., Transformational Leadership, 2008
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA, Cedar Falls, Iowa
B.A., Theatre: Acting, Cum Laude, 1997
ASSESSMENTS
Gallup StrengthsFinder Themes - Positivity, Activator, Adaptability, Developer, Strategic, WOO
ACT Exam– 32 (99th percentile)
COMPUTER SKILLS
Internet savvy. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher and Photoshop.
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