career objective                              

results-driven sales and management professional eager to contribute dynamic business development, client relation, and administrative/operations leadership skills toward supporting the employer in boosting bottom-line performance

profile                                                

ø  offer more than six  years of progressive experience in sales, customer service, and operational management, with expertise in generating new business

ø  provide excellent service for existing customers while expanding sales pipeline; manage key accounts, develop niche markets, administer major contracts resulting in high-revenue transactions

ø  effectively prospect, secure, and retain diverse client base; demonstrated ability to succeed despite unstable market conditions

ø  monitor trends and developments, including competitive services and marketing activities; effectively identify and capitalize on opportunities to penetrate and develop markets

ø  strategically plan and coordinate workflow and human resources for optimal coverage while containing labor costs; recruit, train, and direct top-performing sales teams

ø  excellent record of organization, prioritization and time management; consistently achieve critical deadlines while maintaining high quality standards

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills

ø  proactive team player equally effective in independent and collaborative environments

professional experience                

smithbarney                                                                                                                                         5/07 c present  

financial advisor

 

barber honda                                                                                                                                        8/05 c 5/07

salesperson

 

bakersfield mazda                                                                                                                                 1/05 c 8/05

floor / sales manager

 

cingular wireless                                                                                                                                   7/04 c 1/05

general manager

 

bakersfield chrysler jeep mazda                                                                                                           7/02 c 7/04

salesperson

 

~ key achievements ~

• identify prospective institutional and individual clients, deliver presentations and secure accounts, design customized financial plans in line with client needs, and collaborate with cpas and attorneys to provide comprehensive customer care; ranked as top quintile producer throughout tenure at smithbarney
• concurrent with academic pursuits, developed client relationships, drove used car sales, and trained new employees at barber honda; awarded salesman of the year (2006)
• performed a broad range of managerial duties for bakersfield mazda, including closing all transactions, managing inventory and cash, training and scheduling sales associates, and creating incentive programs; led the dealership in exceeding sales records to achieve its all time highest output
• rapidly acquired and developed thorough product and competitor knowledge instrumental to generating immediate results for bakersfield chrysler jeep mazda in capturing new business

education                                           

california state university bakersfield                                                                                                   2007

bachelor of science in business administration

 

~ professional licenses ~

series 7 and series 66 licensed

licensed realtor, national association of realtors and the department of real estate

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging new career opportunity in a insert job title capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include numerous years of sales, business development, and customer service experience, with a solid record of expanding key markets and turning around underperforming stores.  i excel at training and leading team members to drive sales growth and deliver quality account servicing.  my dynamic communication skills have consistently proven instrumental in presenting, negotiating, and closing high-revenue sales transactions and i am highly effective at identifying and addressing client-specific needs.  to complement this background, i offer a bachelor s degree in business administration.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your company, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

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