Welcome to Brazen Careerist!

About Me

Autonomous and results-driven senior sales and marketing leader with a history of achieving record sales numbers in the toughest markets. Diversely experienced in inside, outside, and retail sales with demonstrated coaching and training abilities. Recognized for strategic-level awareness and an instinct for anticipating and correcting unbalanced processes. Described by peers as a creative and entrepreneurially-minded team-player.

Work History

• West Business Services
• Account Manager
• September 2008 to August 2009

• Deployed with top-producing launch team with the objective of re-engaging NYT SE market. Managed over 400 accounts and prospected over 3,000 inactive advertising leads. The Team increased total revenue by 24% within 3 months, out-producing native New York Times SE inside sales team.

• West Business Services
• Sales Trainer
• March 2008 to September 2008

• Scheduled and facilitated the highest standard of training for over 10 sales teams. Was instrumental in coordinating all new-hire onboarding, delivering core sales and systems training, and presenting product/client-specific training. Between program launches, monitored phone calls and developed custom training for teams.

• 1st Midwest Mortgage
• Senior Loan Officer
• March 2007 to Febuary 2008

• Originated an average 4-7 loans a month for the company by networking with real estate agents, past & current clients, and soliciting company leads. Provided credit and personal finance consultation with clients in person, by appointment, 3-5 times per week. Worked with over 30 investors to deliver tailored loan solutions to clients.

• Nationstar Mortgage
• Loan Officer
• Febuary 2006 to Febuary 2007

• As a new Loan Officer, originated 2-4 loans per month for a subprime direct lender. Blitzed 80-100 calls per day, with the objective to take 5-8 loan applications per shift. Successfully competed with 5+ additional lenders for the customer’s business (i.e. Lending Tree leads). Developed long-term customer relationships by assisting unqualified candidates with credit reparation.

• Dell Inc.
• Sales Manager
• September 2004 to January 2006

• Responsible for day-to-day operations and revenue attainment for Madison-based Dell Direct Store. Reporting directly to territory manager, was accountable for training and supervising 3-6 sales associates. Consistently met monthly sales goals and achieved top-10 standing within the nation during Christmas 2006.