Colin McDowell
Eugene
Summary
Motivated and adaptable Advertising major with hands-on sales experience and a strong background in CRM tools and lead generation. Proven success in business development and customer-facing roles, with a focus on a results-driven and collaborative approach.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Manager (Part-Time)
Journalistic Learning Initiative
Eugene
10.2025 - Current
- Drive donor engagement and fundraising efforts through strategic outreach and relationship management.
- Cold call and connect with potential donors via LinkedIn, scheduling personalized Zoom meetings to share the organization's mission and secure contributions.
- Maintain consistent follow-up with qualified prospects, warm leads, and past contributors using a CRM system to strengthen relationships and support long-term giving.
Sales Development Representative
CBT Nuggets
Eugene
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Engage with prospective customers through outbound calls, emails, and social media to generate qualified leads
- Identify customer needs and align them with CBT Nuggets' solutions
- Collaborate closely with Account Executives to transition leads and schedule product demos
- Consistently exceed KPIs for outreach volume and conversion rates
- Maintain accurate records of all interactions and leads in Salesforce
Sales Support Specialist (Summer Intern)
Deployed Logix
Eugene
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Met and exceeded KPIs related to outbound calls and emails
- Managed daily sales activities using Pipedrive CRM to drive lead generation and acquisition
- Researched state/local funding activity to identify target markets and create tailored pre-call plans
- Executed high-volume outbound outreach to secure product demonstrations.
- Collaborated with field sales reps to optimize demo conversions
Corporate Store Auditor (Summer Intern)
Pape Machinery
Eugene
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Conducted in-person audits at 36 store locations across OR, WA, CA, and ID within 90 days
- Streamlined travel logistics, managing company vehicle and hotel bookings to maximize efficiency during multi-state store visits.
- Evaluated compliance with technical, branding, and marketing standards
- Compiled audit data into detailed regional reports presented to executives and department heads
Education
B.A. - Advertising
University of Oregon SOJC
Eugene, ORSkills
- Outbound Sales & Prospecting
- Account Management
- Customer Relationship Building
- Goals & Performance
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Organizing & Categorizing
- Public Speaking & Presentation
- CRM Proficiency
- Spanish (Conversational)
Timeline
Account Manager (Part-Time)
Journalistic Learning Initiative
10.2025 - Current
Sales Development Representative
CBT Nuggets
10.2024 - 06.2025
Sales Support Specialist (Summer Intern)
Deployed Logix
07.2024 - 09.2024
Corporate Store Auditor (Summer Intern)
Pape Machinery
06.2022 - 09.2022
B.A. - Advertising
University of Oregon SOJC