CORY J. SIMONSON
*** **** ** ** ********* MN ****6
507-***-**** *********@*****.***
SKILLS
Self-directed and self-motivated professional who works well independently or as a
team member
Strong analytical interpersonal organizational and new business development skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MINNESTOTA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Rochester MN 2007 to Present
Admissions Representative
• Educational Sales:
Inform and assist prospective students about various academic programs and admissions requirements. Communicate and confer with both financial aid and education departments to ensure student satisfaction on a daily basis.
Involved with development of training curriculums and delivery to High School Representatives in Globe Education Network.
• Sales Accomplishments:
Executive Representative for 2008
Senior Representative for 2009
High School Admissions Representative of the Year for 2008 and 2009
Member of the Admissions Team that was awarded Campus of the Quarter Award for 9 consecutive quarters in a row based off of conversions and other measures.
AMERIPRIDE UNIFORM AND LINEN SERVICES Rochester MN 2005 to 2007
Consultant
Sales Marketing & Business Development:
Expanding market share by converting prospective clients into new customers by providing solutions to their business needs in uniform and linen services.
DIGITAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS INC. - Winona MN 2004 to 2005
Consultant
Sales Marketing & Business Development:
Responsible for selling voice and data services to businesses utilizing cold-calling tele-prospecting and presentations to market services.
NEXTEL PARTNERS - Rochester MN 2003 to 2004
Account Executive
Sales:
Lead sales cycle from initial client consultation through presentations price negotiations and closings. Solicited and obtaining new clients while managing existing.
Sales Accomplishments:
Eagle Award in Midwest region for highest percent of quota in November 2003.
Finished #1 in sales for eastern MN/ western WI region in 2003.
Nextel Passionate Partner Award for months May June and August in 2003.
Expanded sales in southeastern MN market by 293% from 2002.
EDUCATION
WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY
BSBA June 2004