CHRISTY L. BLAKE
Salisbury,MD
Summary
Diligent professional with experience in sales, business development, and account management. Proven success in developing long-term relationships with clients and achieving sales goals. Adept at identifying customer needs and developing tailored solutions to meet them.
Experienced with strategic planning, team leadership, and business development. Utilizes comprehensive strategies to enhance growth and operational efficiency. Track record of fostering collaboration and achieving strategic goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Development
UPS
07.2025 - Current
- Identifying new market opportunities, generating and qualifying leads, developing sales strategies, and nurturing client relationships to drive profitable growth.
- Key responsibilities include creating sales proposals, negotiating contracts, managing the sales pipeline, and collaborating with internal teams like operations and marketing to ensure client satisfaction and smooth project execution.
Preload Supervisor, Night Shift Supervisor, Hazmat
UPS
05.2018 - 07.2020
- Supervised daily operations to optimize package flow and maintain efficient loading processes.
- Trained and mentored team members on safety protocols and operational best practices.
- Coordinated shift activities to enhance productivity and ensure balanced workload distribution.
- Certified in handling Hazmat material.
Marketing Director, Sales, Web Management, Social Media Director, Community Communications
Karen Davis Ins
10.2014 - 04.2017
- Strategic oversight of brand-building and customer engagement, including developing campaigns, managing media and sponsorships, and overseeing digital marketing efforts.
- This includes a wide range of activities such as creative vision, strategic planning, and leading marketing teams to achieve company goals.
- Develop and implement long-term sales and operational strategies that align with the company's overall objectives.
Director of Operations
Spot Your Drink
01.2013 - 09.2014
- Develop and implement long-term operational strategies, and oversee the execution of daily activities to meet company objectives.
- Monitor and analyze financial metrics and budgets, and collaborate with departments to develop financial plans. This includes managing budgets, purchasing, and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Analyze and improve business processes across various departments to increase efficiency and performance.
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of various departments, including production, sales, and human resources, to ensure they are working together effectively.
- Implement and enforce company policies, including those related to production, health and safety, and employee evaluation.
- Provide leadership, set performance guidelines, conduct performance reviews, and foster a collaborative environment across the organization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Digital Photography
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD, US05.2008
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Wor-Wic Community College
Salisbury, MD, US01.2001
Accounting
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD, US05.1996
Skills
- Strategic business development
- Business development expertise
- Business networking
- Strategic planning skills
- Strategic business development
- Efficient at acquiring new skills
- Proficient in managing multiple tasks
- Project coordination
- Experienced in Microsoft Word applications
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Proficient in presentation software
- Digital research capabilities
- Skilled in utilizing accounting software tools
- Skilled in Adobe Photoshop techniques
- Proficient in office equipment operation
Certification
- CNA
- Insurance
Timeline
Business Development
UPS
07.2025 - Current
Preload Supervisor, Night Shift Supervisor, Hazmat
UPS
05.2018 - 07.2020
Marketing Director, Sales, Web Management, Social Media Director, Community Communications
Karen Davis Ins
10.2014 - 04.2017
Director of Operations
Spot Your Drink
01.2013 - 09.2014
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Wor-Wic Community College
Accounting
Salisbury University
Bachelor of Science - Digital Photography
Salisbury University