Christopher Herbst
Riverside
Summary
Innovative professional with a strong background in sales and operations. Known for exceptional leadership and strategic planning skills. Ready to enhance organizational performance and drive sustained growth through effective team management and client engagement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Sales and Operations
Salvinos JR Models Inc
Canyon Lake, CA
07.2018 - Current
- Developed and executed strategic sales plans to drive revenue growth across multiple channels.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for product expansion and competitive positioning.
- Cultivated relationships with key clients, resulting in increased customer loyalty and retention rates.
- Developed licensing relationships with all licensors
- Responsible for all ordering of product for manufacturing including packaging.
- Spearheaded expansion into new territories, establishing a strong presence in untapped markets.
- Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
Director of Admissions
Summit College
Colton, CA
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Developed and implemented strategic recruitment initiatives to enhance student enrollment rates.
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline admissions processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Analyzed market trends to inform admissions strategies and drive enrollment growth.
- Mentored admissions staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Grew company conversions and productivity from previous 3 years
- 12% growth on year over year enrollment.
- Worked with Financial Aid specialists to better Enrollment Advisor's and FA advisors relationships.
- Helped lead all quarterly campus "Open House" for prospective students
Director of Enrollment
Platt College
Ontario, CA
09.2012 - 05.2017
- Developed and implemented strategic enrollment initiatives to increase student retention rates.
- Analyzed market trends to refine recruitment strategies and enhance prospective student engagement.
- Collaborated with academic departments to align program offerings with industry demand and student interests.
- Established relationships with external partners to expand outreach efforts and diversify applicant pool.
- Brought new training and enrollment procedures to school with three separate campuses.
- Maintained best in company conversions and productivity
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
San Bernardino, CA10-2012
Skills
- Sales reporting
- Sales pipeline management
- Industry expertise
- Networking
- Goals and performance
- Sales team leadership
- Lead development
- Staff management
- Relationship building
- Public speaking
- Objection handling
- Interpersonal and written communication
Timeline
Vice President of Sales and Operations
Salvinos JR Models Inc
07.2018 - Current
Director of Admissions
Summit College
06.2017 - 05.2018
Director of Enrollment
Platt College
09.2012 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix