Chris Meade
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Highly skilled and experienced sales representative, writer and wellness specialist with exceptional work ethic producing results in multiple areas. Incredibly capable and proven to take on various responsibilities and perform at the highest level.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Content Writer
Skateboardershq.com
2023.07 - Current
- Crafted SEO-friendly content for websites and blog posts to increase organic traffic.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
- Edited and proofread content to confirm proper grammar, quality and consistency.
- Developed and pitched story ideas to editors.
- Applied personal experience into professionally informative pieces
Head of Sales
K & B Gold Farms LLC
2022.02 - 2023.05
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
- Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
- Generated over $275,000 in sales in 16 months
- Acquired over 50 new businesses
- Handled multiple responsibilities such as consistent high volume sales, delivery of goods, collection of payments as solo outside sales representative
- Generated more sales than any previous or current sales representative
Account Executive
McClatchy
2021.08 - 2021.12
- Cultivated and developed customer relationships to enable sustained revenue growth.
- Prepared quotes for potential clients, upselling special packages and maintaining high levels of accuracy.
- Negotiated contracts, closed agreements and supported sales team in new product launches.
- Drove new business development and client acquisition through cold calling, lead generation and exceptional service.
- Made actionable and insightful recommendations for new products, extensions or enhancements.
Inside Sales Representative
LexJet
2019.11 - 2021.07
- Negotiated prices, terms of sale and service agreement to close final steps of transaction and achieve desired outcome.
- Demonstrated exceptional consultative selling skills from initial rapport to needs assessment to solution delivery.
- Leveraged digital and telephone approaches to generate sales leads.
- Followed-up with customer after sale to identify and resolve service, account or technical issues to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Cultivated and strengthened customer relationships to drive revenue growth.
- Educated customers on product features and technical details to highlight benefits.
Medical Device Sales Representative
Wright Medical
2019.08 - 2019.10
- Assisted in the assembly of medical devices during surgery
- Prepared and controlled operating rooms for replacement surgeries
- Tracked performance metrics and wrote sales reports
- Adapted to high-pressure situations
Restaurant Server
Salvatore's
2016.10 - 2019.01
- Delivered exceptional, friendly and fast service.
- Emphasized fast, friendly customer service.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests.
- Educated guests on daily specials and menu offerings, enabling decisions on appetizers, entrees and desserts.
- Calculated charges, issued bills and collected payments.
- Maintained safe food handling standards at all times.
- Praised by management for being a fast and efficient worker, requiring little supervision.
Reporter (Internship)
Sam-Son Productions Television
2018.06 - 2018.07
- Used social media outlets to connect directly with the public.
- Produced and edited daily news and entertainment reports.
- Shaped narrative on key issues through effective storytelling and knowledge of public opinion.
- Managed production for local and national digital properties.
- Asked questions and discovered facts during interviews.
- Obtained additional training in sales and marketing.
- Wrote, produced and cut concepts and spots for show launches, current shows and advertiser-sponsored campaigns.
- Set up equipment for broadcasts and promotions at station remotes.
Delivery Driver
Biaggio's Pizzeria & Family Restaurant
2015.05 - 2015.12
- Operated motor vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.
- Resolved customer complaints and adjusted orders.
- Evaluated customer needs and determined appropriate action, referring questions to management when necessary.
- Established long-term customer relationships through prompt and courteous service.
Education
Health Coach Certification - Health & Nutrition, Fitness, Business, Coaching
Primal Health Coach Institute
Miami Beach, FL12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Communications
Pennsylvania State University
Center Valley, PA2018
High School Diploma -
Perkiomen Prep
Pennsburg, PA05.2011
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Customer and service-oriented
- Team player mentality
- Time management ability
- Reading comprehension skills
- Written and oral communication skills
- Outside sales
- Outgoing and enthusiastic
- Interviewing strength
- Story development skill
- TV and radio background
- Creative writing
- Informative writing
- Grammatical skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Focused
- Adaptable
- Telephone sales
- Consultative sales approach
- Lead generation
- New business development
- Regional sales and support
- Fitness understanding
- Weights and equipment
- Weight control guidance
- Lifestyle and nutrition guidance
Accomplishments
- Certified Primal Health Coach (2023)
- Certified Primal Fitness Coach (2023)
- Completed "How to Become a Health Coach Virtual Summit" Certification Course (2023)
- 2020 Silver Level Canon Sales Award Winner
- Promoted from Level 1 to Level 2, in less than 12-months
- Top outbound caller in the company multiple times
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
- Expanded account base from 150 to more than 300 accounts.
- 2014 Tri-County Cross-Country MVP
Timeline
Content Writer
Skateboardershq.com
2023.07 - Current
Head of Sales
K & B Gold Farms LLC
2022.02 - 2023.05
Account Executive
McClatchy
2021.08 - 2021.12
Inside Sales Representative
LexJet
2019.11 - 2021.07
Medical Device Sales Representative
Wright Medical
2019.08 - 2019.10
Reporter (Internship)
Sam-Son Productions Television
2018.06 - 2018.07
Restaurant Server
Salvatore's
2016.10 - 2019.01
Delivery Driver
Biaggio's Pizzeria & Family Restaurant
2015.05 - 2015.12
Health Coach Certification - Health & Nutrition, Fitness, Business, Coaching
Primal Health Coach Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Communications
Pennsylvania State University
High School Diploma -
Perkiomen Prep