Barlow Cooper
Summary
Dynamic sales professional with experience in coordinating freight movements and troubleshooting client issues, paired with a strong foundation in journalism and recruiting. Consistently ranked a top performer amongst colleagues. Committed to delivering exceptional client experiences in fast-paced sales environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Executive
Freight Flex
Charleston, South Carolina
11.2025 - Current
- Generate new business through outbound prospecting, networking, and inside/outside sales efforts.
- Act as the primary point of contact between customers and carrier network, ensuring seamless execution of freight movements.
- Collaborate with carriers and internal teams to deliver efficient, cost-effective transportation solutions.
- Negotiate rates and service terms with customers and carriers to maximize profitability, while still providing competitive rates to customers.
Associate Account Executive Intern
Optomi
Atlanta, GA
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Experienced in high-volume outreach, prospecting, and communication from a top-ranked sales and recruiting internship program with Optomi.
- Achieved consistent top performer status on a weekly leaderboard, competing against 20 peers.
- Leaderboard metrics included making 500+ calls weekly, scheduling 10+ client visits, and 4+ client visits going off.
- Known for a strong work ethic, persistence, and relationship-building skills developed through both sales and journalism experience.
Journalist
Carolina News
Columbia, SC
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Produced and anchored a professional-level daily live 30-minute newscast.
- Performed various roles including producer, anchor, sports cast, weather reporter, and general reporter, contributing to diverse newscast productions.
- Enhanced communication, deadline management, and collaboration skills in fast-paced newsroom environment.
Sales Associate
Las Olas
Charlotte, NC
05.2020 - 06.2023
- Provided excellent customer service, operated POS system, and processed sales transactions.
- Styled merchandise and created in-store visual displays.
- Trained new hires on inventory management and store policies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC01-2025
Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism
Institute of American Universities
Barcelona, Spain05-2023
Skills
- Cold Outreach & Prospecting
- Negotiation & Closing
- Account Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Objection Handling
- Multitasking & Organization
- Team Collaboration
- CRM software
- Transportation solutions
- Relationship building
Volunteer Experience
- Youth Leader, Waypoint Community Church, 08/01/25, Present
- Volunteer, Charlotte Rescue Mission, 08/01/10, Present
- Volunteer, Friends of Chimbote, Chimbote, Peru, 08/01/23, Present
- Tutor, Billingsville Elementary, Charlotte, NC, 08/01/10, 08/01/20
Timeline
Account Executive
Freight Flex
11.2025 - Current
Associate Account Executive Intern
Optomi
08.2025 - 10.2025
Journalist
Carolina News
01.2025 - 05.2025
Sales Associate
Las Olas
05.2020 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism
Institute of American Universities