Braxton Haley

Athens,GA

Summary

Motivated and disciplined professional with a background in sales, leadership, and business development. Strong experience in team management, customer relationship building, and problem-solving. A former Division 1 athlete with a track record of excelling in high-pressure environments and adapting to new challenges. Proven ability to foster positive client relationships and drive team performance. Ready to leverage communication, sales, and leadership skills in a dynamic marketing or sales role.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Leader / Associate

Globe Life

06.2024 - 09.2025

Recruited, trained, and mentored new sales associates, equipping them with the necessary skills in product knowledge, sales techniques, and compliance standards.
Consistently exceeded personal and team sales goals by leading through example and promoting effective prospecting and closing strategies.
Facilitated team meetings, workshops, and role-playing sessions to enhance the team's sales capabilities, motivation, and confidence.
Provided ongoing coaching and performance feedback, helping team members improve productivity and retention.
Fostered a collaborative, positive, and competitive team culture focused on continuous improvement and client satisfaction.
Key Skills: Sales Coaching, Team Leadership, Recruiting & Training, Performance Management, Client Relationship Management, Motivational Leadership

Event Programmer

Live Nation/Ticketmaster

07.2020 - 12.2023

Collaborated with the release management team to ensure smooth software deployments and system updates for event ticketing platforms.
Contributed to Salesforce Quality Assurance (QA) processes, developing test plans and identifying system defects to optimize user experience.
Worked closely with business stakeholders to gather feedback on system performance and usability, driving continuous improvements in event programming and operations.
Coordinated event details, ensuring all technical and logistical aspects were executed seamlessly to guarantee a positive customer experience.
Key Skills: Salesforce QA, Test Planning & Execution, Cross-functional Collaboration, Event Coordination, Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Illinois State University

Normal, IL

05.2020

Associate of Science - Business Marketing

Dodge City College

Dodge City, KS

05.2017

Skills

Sales & Business Development
Client Relationship Management (CRM)
Team Leadership & Motivation
Event Planning & Coordination
Performance Management & Coaching

Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
Salesforce QA & Test Execution
Money Handling & Transaction Accuracy
Communication & Negotiation Skills

Athletic And Leadership Achievements

Division 1 Student Athlete, Illinois State University, 2017-08-01, Present, Maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA while competing at the highest level in collegiate sports., Demonstrated adaptability and strong work ethic, balancing academic and athletic commitments., Developed teamwork, leadership, and discipline skills that translate well into business and sales environments.
Athlete of the Year, Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School, 2015-02-01, 2017-02-28, Earned Athlete of the Year for both basketball and football in my final year of high school., Recognized for athletic performance and leadership, culminating in multiple scholarship offers.

Community Service And Volunteering

Hammit School, Normal, IL, Built meaningful relationships with special needs students, assisting them in various capacities to support their personal development.
Special Olympics, 2019, Assisted athletes with disabilities, providing accommodations and encouraging them, fostering an inclusive and supportive team environment.

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