Richard William Lee
**** ******** ***** **. **********, PA 15205 724-***-**** ***********@*****.***
SUMMARY:
Aggressive self-starter with a can do attitude that has a proven track record in researching, contacting, signing, and developing relationships at the executive level.
EDUCATION:
Masters of Business Administration: December 2009
Graduate Certificate in Investments
Gannon University, Erie, PA
GPA: 3.75
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: May 2008
Gannon University, Erie, PA
GPA: 3.83
Deans List – Eight Consecutive Semesters
Gannon Football Team: 2004-2008
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Business Development Executive March 2010 – Present
Inspira Pittsburgh, PA
• Sold a customizable IRA solution to retirement plan professionals with a B2B approach.
• Led the sales staff in number of signed agreements.
• Developed the company’s sales cycle and sales management techniques.
• Generated roughly 12000 raw leads and qualified over 2000 of those leads.
• Provided constant marketing support to drive traffic to the company website.
• Generated approximately 200 inbound leads via social networking & direct marketing initiatives.
Graduate Assistant January 2009 – Dec. 2009
Gannon University Erie, PA
• Conducted marketing activities for the school of business including putting on events for potential students, organizing newsletters, and maintaining the school website.
• Arranged numerous events that led directly to the admission of 125 students.
• Completed various tasks for roughly sixty five graduate students.
• Performed research that allowed for the reconfiguration of undergraduate curriculum specifically within the risk management department.
Insurance Agent June 2008 – December 2009
Domino Insurance Agency, Inc. Erie, PA
• Assisted in selling roughly $300,000 in insurance premiums to local commercial businesses.
• Serviced commercial accounts with a total of $5 million in premiums.
• Completed requirements and received the Property/Casualty insurance license.
• Performed audits for large clients that resulted in high client satisfaction.
Internship Experience January 2008 – May 2008
Ameriprise Financial Erie, PA
• Aided in providing customer service to a client base with $100 million under management.
• Engaged in tasks that increased investment knowledge specifically allocating capital to meet client objectives.
HONORS/AWARDS:
Scholar Incentive Award 2008, 2009
Academic Excellence Scholarship 2004-2008
Athletic Scholarship 2004-2008
SKILLS:
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SalesForce, and ConstantContact.
• Strong interpersonal skills developed through an internship and various sales experience.
• Values of leadership and working with groups developed through athletics and work experience.
• Adept in servicing client needs through co-integrated working experience.