Cheryl Keough
Evergreen,CO
Summary
Sales-driven Business Development Professional with a proven track record of identifying growth opportunities, driving revenue, and building long-lasting client relationships. Expertise in developing and executing sales strategies, conducting market research, and leveraging CRM tools to maximize sales performance. Collaborative team player with a strong focus on achieving targets, adapting to evolving market needs, and delivering measurable results.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Representative
Jefferson County Business and Workforce
Golden, CO
08.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded and organized hiring events, including the highly successful Disability-Focused Hiring Event, resulting in increased participation from both job seekers and businesses.
- Expanded hiring events and career expos by strategically targeting and filling sector gaps through focused outreach efforts, driving higher engagement and greater opportunities.
- Built and nurtured strong relationships with clients and career specialists, fostering trust and collaboration to identify and secure impactful work-based learning opportunities.
- Drove business growth by identifying sector gaps and initiating targeted outreach, successfully adding 150+ work-based learning opportunities.
- Consistently exceeded work-based learning targets, contributing to the overall success and performance of the team.
Business Development Specialist
5280 Nano Technologies
Denver, CO
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Negotiate and close high-value deals to drive revenue growth and long-term partnerships.
- Identify and target new clients through strategic research and networking.
- Optimize sales, marketing, and branding strategies to enhance market positioning.
- Build and strengthen client relationships, fostering trust and expanding industry partnerships.
Sales Specialist
Ambary Gardens LLC
Golden, CO
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Manage and expand a diverse portfolio of wholesale and white label accounts, fostering long-term relationships.
- Conduct market research to identify trends and ensure compliance with industry regulations, providing strategic insights.
- Enhance customer retention through relationship building, product expertise.
- Collaborate on product development from concept to launch, aligning with market demands.
- Maintain expert-level knowledge of a dynamic product line, providing up-to-date recommendations for clients and internal teams.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KSSkills
- CRM management
- Cold calling
- Relationship building
- Account management
- Salesforce
- Consultative sales
- Lead generation
- Lead prospecting
Timeline
Business Development Representative
Jefferson County Business and Workforce
08.2022 - Current
Business Development Specialist
5280 Nano Technologies
10.2021 - 08.2022
Sales Specialist
Ambary Gardens LLC
09.2019 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Business
Fort Hays State University