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Cole Easley

Summary

Seasoned Advisor, Salesperson, and Lean specialist with background in providing strategic guidance and solutions. Known for strong problem-solving skills, decision-making abilities, and effective communication. Demonstrated history of advising clients on optimizing business processes and improving overall performance. Proven record in sales and continuous improvement of systems. Committed to making a significant impact by helping organizations meet their goals and objectives through insightful advisement.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Consultant/Advisor

Cherrygiving
06.2023 - Current

Cherrygiving is a Saas platform that helps nonprofits find new donor bases.

  • Implemented software systems like Salesforce, Apollo, Salesloft, Hubspot
  • Designed user interface elements to ensure a consistent look and feel across multiple applications
  • Developed and implemented operational and sales techniques to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction
  • Configured software products to meet customer requirements using a variety of tools such as SQL queries
  • Advised clients on appropriate product selections based on unique needs, ensuring optimal satisfaction closing.
  • Used consultative system Saas sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.

Business Development Representative

Yardstik
03.2022 - 12.2023

Yardstik is a Saas Trust and Safety platform to improve the hiring process.

  • Researched, evaluated, and recommended best practices for customer software implementations
  • Developed and maintained relationships with potential customers to understand their business needs
  • Conducted and coached outreach activities, such as cold calling, emailing and networking
  • Led Saas sales team over multiple quarters sourcing 7 figures in pipeline
  • Helped Implement and coach Salesforce, Apollo, Salesloft, Seamless.ai

Lean Manufacturing Manager

Drill Pipe INC
02.2018 - 02.2020

Manufacturer of tools and pipe for exploratory mining.

  • Developed Lean Manufacturing processes to reduce waste, optimize resources, and increase productivity
  • Implemented 5S methodology to ensure a safe and organized work environment
  • Established visual management systems to monitor performance metrics such as cycle time, lead time, and throughput
  • Created and introduced Lean Six Sigma principles and best practices
  • Conducted regular audits of production lines to ensure compliance with quality standards

Player Development Consultant

Contracted
06.2019 - Current

Contracted coach working with players from high school to professional.

  • Developed individualized training programs for each player based on their skills and abilities
  • Evaluated players' performances during practices and games to identify areas for improvement
  • Communicated effectively with parents, teammates, coaches, officials regarding team policies and objectives

Education

Technology Management - Engineering Emphasis

Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN

Skills

  • Compliance requirements
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Microsoft Word/Excel
  • MS Office
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Operations leadership
  • Business Management
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Sales Strategy Implementation
  • Systems implementation
  • 5's systems
  • Salesforce
  • Apollo
  • Salesloft
  • Seamlessai
  • Hubspot
  • Align
  • Confluence
  • PowerBI
  • Saas Sales

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Sales Consultant/Advisor

Cherrygiving
06.2023 - Current

Business Development Representative

Yardstik
03.2022 - 12.2023

Player Development Consultant

Contracted
06.2019 - Current

Lean Manufacturing Manager

Drill Pipe INC
02.2018 - 02.2020

Technology Management - Engineering Emphasis

Bemidji State University
Cole Easley