Blake E Bayliss
Bryan,TX
Summary
Professional with two years of experience in sales and two years of experience in major gifts and donor support within a major university setting. Seeking a role in Major Gifts or Donor Relations & Engagement, utilizing a proven ability to build strong client relationships and support high-impact fundraising initiatives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Representative
American Lumber
Bryan, TX
06.2024 - Current
- Cultivate and manage a portfolio of clients by building long-term relationships and delivering timely, personalized service to support retention and loyalty.
- Coordinate accurate customer data, orders, and communications to ensure consistent fulfillment and a positive client experience.
- Resolve customer inquiries and challenges efficiently through clear communication and cross-team collaboration, enhancing satisfaction and trust.
- Analyze customer needs and engagement patterns to identify opportunities for improved service and relationship growth.
Sales Intern
RRG Consulting
College Station, TX
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Supported strategic outreach and engagement efforts for educational products by collaborating with coaches and educators across multiple organizations.
- Assisted with the development and delivery of educational materials to improve user understanding and program impact.
- Contributed to relationship-building efforts that supported successful program adoption and sustained client engagement.
- Coordinated communication between internal teams and external partners to ensure program goals and timelines were met.
Student Worker Major Gifts
12th Man Foundation
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Supported donor stewardship and major gift initiatives by coordinating personalized donor experiences, including stadium tours and fundraising events.
- Conducted prospect research and maintained accurate donor data to support strategic donor engagement and cultivation efforts.
- Assisted in the preparation and coordination of gift agreements, ensuring alignment between donor intent and organizational guidelines.
- Authored and developed the Major Gifts Handbook used for onboarding and training new department staff.
- Collaborated with development staff to support donor recognition efforts and meaningful donor touchpoints.
Legal Intern
J. Fred Bayliss P.C
05.2019 - 02.2022
- Managed confidential client communications and maintained accurate records in compliance with legal and organizational standards.
- Coordinated scheduling and administrative workflows to support attorneys and staff efficiently.
- Prepared, organized, and reviewed documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely processing.
- Provided frontline client service through professional communication and issue resolution.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05-2024
Skills
- Relationship-driven sales and client retention
- Product and service sales
- Prospect research and data tracking
- Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Sales Representative
American Lumber
06.2024 - Current
Sales Intern
RRG Consulting
01.2024 - 05.2024
Student Worker Major Gifts
12th Man Foundation
04.2022 - 12.2023
Legal Intern
J. Fred Bayliss P.C
05.2019 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
Texas A&M University