CJ Paolone
Voorhees
Summary
High-performing sales closer and talent acquisition professional with a proven track record of elite production in high-pressure, performance-driven environments. Demonstrated ability to generate and close high-ticket opportunities through both appointment-driven and fully self-generated lead models. Ranked as a top five producer within a 100+ person solar organization, closing multiple 20+ deal months and generating millions of dollars in revenue within a condensed tenure. Currently trusted as the primary voice in virtual interviews, responsible for evaluating communication ability, sales aptitude, and long-term performance potential. Recognized for exceptional phone presence, strong people instincts, and relentless work ethic.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Consultant
CyberHire
12.2025 - Current
- Serve as the lead interviewer conducting phone and Zoom interviews across sales and professional roles.
- Act as the primary candidate-facing representative, controlling interview flow and evaluating communication clarity, confidence, and coachability.
- Assess behavioral indicators, sales instincts, and cultural alignment to deliver hiring recommendations to leadership.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to streamline hiring decisions and reduce time-to-fill.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
L'Attitude Recruiting
02.2025 - 12.2025
- Conducted high-volume interviews for sales-driven and client-facing roles.
- Qualified and disqualified candidates through structured interview frameworks and behavioral questioning.
- Delivered detailed candidate evaluations highlighting strengths, risks, and performance indicators.
- Built a reputation for accurately identifying high-upside talent while filtering out poor-fit candidates.
Outside Sales Representative
Suntuity
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Ranked top five producer within a 100+ person sales organization during tenure.
- Closed multiple 20+ deal months within a seven-month span through disciplined discovery and objection handling.
- Generated millions of dollars in residential solar revenue despite a shortened tenure.
- Worked both company-provided appointment leads and fully self-generated leads.
- Demonstrated elite closing ability in a high-pressure, commission-only environment.
- Organization later filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
Sales Representative
Vision Solar
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Broke or tied office records for monthly closed deals.
- Closed multiple 20+ deal months in residential solar sales.
- Generated millions of dollars in revenue through consultative presentations.
- Consistently ranked among top-performing closers.
- Worked appointment-driven and self-generated lead channels.
- Organization later filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
Insurance Agent
Aflac
05.2022 - 03.2024
- Consultative insurance sales focused on individuals and business owners.
- Built trust-based relationships through phone-driven sales conversations.
- Managed follow-up, pipeline activity, and client retention efforts.
Education
BBA - Business
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ05-2020
Skills
- High-ticket closing, phone and Zoom sales, self-generated lead creation, appointment-driven sales, talent acquisition, candidate evaluation, behavioral interviewing, objection handling, pipeline management, sales psychology, relationship building, high-volume call environments, performance discipline
- Behavioral interviewing
- Candidate assessment
- Collaborative teamwork
- Sales expertise
- Product knowledge
- Sales presentations
- Cold calling
- Closing techniques
- Objection handling
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Consultant
CyberHire
12.2025 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist
L'Attitude Recruiting
02.2025 - 12.2025
Outside Sales Representative
Suntuity
02.2023 - 01.2024
Sales Representative
Vision Solar
05.2022 - 01.2023
Insurance Agent
Aflac
05.2022 - 03.2024
BBA - Business
Rowan University