Cariss Powell
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Sales professional with 12 years of experience seeking to transition to finance. Proven ability to exceed sales targets and knowledgeable in life insurance and economics. Ready to contribute as a Financial Professional.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales and Marketing Business Consultant
The Handler Corporation
01.2025 - Current
- Increased demand for landscaping, hair salon, and e-commerce services by 82% through targeted social media marketing.
- Created 30, 60, and 90-day marketing materials and growth plans.
- Achieved 94% of sales quotas through consultative selling, price negotiation, and resolving customer complaints.
- Delivered friendly support to convert leads into customers.
Licensed Life Insurance Agent
Symmetry Financial Group
05.2024 - Current
- Boosted sales by 91% by emphasizing policy pros and cons.
- Informed clients about the importance of life insurance in financial planning and identified coverage gaps for cross-selling.
- Made 100 calls weekly using leads from a lead aggregator.
- Simplified the application process, ensuring quick submission and approval of life insurance policies.
E-Commerce Sales and Marketing Executive
C.P. Holding Partners of GA, LLC
08.2015 - 12.2023
- Researched and identified new sales opportunities.
- Launched successful sales campaigns, boosting sales by 89%.
- Tracked sales progress using SalesForce and HubSpot CRM.
- Optimized email campaigns, raising open and click-through rates by 78%.
Sales Manager Trainee
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Top seller in North Atlanta twice in one year out of 100 employees.
- Overcame client objections effectively.
- Surpassed sales goals by 103% and ranked in the top 10 seven times.
- Managed a fleet of 250 cars and maintained a customer service score above 90%.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Communication
Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, WI12-2012
Skills
- Cold Calling
- Insurance Policy Sales
- Multi-Tasking Strength
- Excellent People Skills
- CRM Software
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Financial Analysis
- Persuasion Techniques
- Verbal/Written Communication
- Goal-Oriented Mindset
- Lead Prospecting
- Sales Presentations
Certification
- [Life, Accident & Sickness] License - [May 2024 - Oct 2026] [NPN #: 21161976]
Timeline
Sales and Marketing Business Consultant
The Handler Corporation
01.2025 - Current
Licensed Life Insurance Agent
Symmetry Financial Group
05.2024 - Current
E-Commerce Sales and Marketing Executive
C.P. Holding Partners of GA, LLC
08.2015 - 12.2023
Sales Manager Trainee
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
06.2013 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Business Communication
Cardinal Stritch University
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