BLAKE A. KING
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Dynamic sales professional with a proven track record in business development and contract negotiation. Expertise in building strong relationships and leveraging networking skills to drive significant sales growth. Committed to delivering tailored solutions that enhance client satisfaction through effective communication and collaboration. Recognized for a results-oriented approach that consistently exceeds targets and fosters long-term partnerships.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Wholesale Agent
National Green Source LLC
Pueblo, CO
10.2025 - Current
- Established strong relationships with clients, ensuring high satisfaction and retention rates.
- Developed and executed sales strategies to penetrate new markets and increase revenue.
- Maintained accurate records of all sales activities, including client meetings, presentations, proposals, and contracts.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and providing accurate information on products and services.
Territory Sales Representative
UniFirst Corporation
Colorado Springs, CO
02.2025 - 10.2025
- Met and exceeded 100% of goal
- Plan, implement and manage sales strategies tailored to the B2B market within a defined geographic area.
- Source new business opportunities through networking, referrals, cold outreach, and industry research.
- Prepare tailored proposals, negotiate pricing and contract terms, and close deal effectively.
- Track and manage opportunities through the sales funnel using CRM tool Microsoft Dynamics.
Personal Time Off
Surgery
12.2024 - 02.2025
Operator/Laborer
Glenn E. Sessions & Sons, Inc.
Walden, CO
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Completed tasks in fast-paced environments with multiple trades on site.
- Measured and marked areas for construction work.
- Operated heavy equipment to dig and backfill excavations or compact earth.
- Inspected equipment for faults, breakages and repair needs before scheduling maintenance activities.
General Contractor
Self-Employed
Colorado
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Completed small remodeling jobs in residential setting
- Demolition to installation
- Framing, Flooring, Cabinets, Painting, Drywall, Tile, Electrical, etc.
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Hired by Matrix
Oradell, NJ
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to identify qualified candidates.
- Conducted interviews, reference checks and background verifications for potential hires.
- Created job postings, sourced resumes, screened applicants and coordinated interviews.
- Utilized social media platforms such as LinkedIn and Facebook for sourcing purposes.
- Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates.
- Advised management on organizing, preparing or implementing recruiting or retention programs.
Senior Healthcare Recruiter: Nursing & Allied
Coast Medical Service
Hermosa Beach, CA
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Negotiate all aspects of travel assignments with potential Nursing & Allied Professionals
- Continuously improved internal processes related to candidate evaluation, tracking, and follow-up.
- Work closely with Client Managers to match and present qualified candidates for placement in open job requisitions
- Ongoing follow-up/communication with current travelers prior to, during, and after assignment
Senior Recruiter/New Hire Trainer
CrossMed Healthcare
Omaha, NE
11.2020 - 07.2022
- Work closely with Client Managers and Recruiters to ensure to match and present to get qualified candidates submitted for placement in open job requisitions
- Trained new team members on company policies, procedures, and best practices in recruiting processes.
- Ongoing follow up/communication with team to make sure current travelers prior, during, and after completion of contract assignment
- Work closely with recruiters to retain travelers to continue growth of their book of business
- Sourced candidates through online, community-based and national campaigns.
Senior Healthcare Recruiter
Triage Staffing
Omaha, NE
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Conducted initial interviews with potential candidates to assess their qualifications and fit for role.
- Developed thorough understanding of client requirements in order to effectively match candidates with suitable roles.
- Coordinated interview schedules between candidates and hiring teams.
- Tracked key performance indicators KPIs related to recruitment success rates, time-to-fill, and other metrics.
Account Manager
Antiquity Outdoor Supply & Table Rock Stone
Omaha, NE
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed and coordinated projects- ensuring deadlines are met and delivering services and products as promised to our Residential & Commercial Clients.
- Handled client questions, concerns and escalations to meet contractual expectations and preserve client relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Management
University of Nebraska Omaha
Omaha, NE2008
Skills
- Business development
- Full-cycle sales process
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Contract negotiation
- Networking skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving
- Positive attitude
Timeline
Wholesale Agent
National Green Source LLC
10.2025 - Current
Territory Sales Representative
UniFirst Corporation
02.2025 - 10.2025
Personal Time Off
Surgery
12.2024 - 02.2025
Operator/Laborer
Glenn E. Sessions & Sons, Inc.
08.2024 - 12.2024
General Contractor
Self-Employed
11.2023 - 08.2024
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Hired by Matrix
07.2023 - 11.2023
Senior Healthcare Recruiter: Nursing & Allied
Coast Medical Service
10.2022 - 05.2023
Senior Recruiter/New Hire Trainer
CrossMed Healthcare
11.2020 - 07.2022
Senior Healthcare Recruiter
Triage Staffing
03.2019 - 10.2020
Account Manager
Antiquity Outdoor Supply & Table Rock Stone
01.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Management
University of Nebraska Omaha