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ALEXEI ALEX WARD
Danbury,CT
Summary
Creative and detail-oriented sales professional with over ten years of achievement in sales and media/advertising environments. High energy team builder with demonstrated excellence in sales/marketing, media production, video/photo, and video editing. Adept at training/developing staff and educating clients on products/programs/software. Proficient in MS Word/Excel,Photoshop, Salesforce, File-maker, and Salespad.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
Work History
MastrackDanbury, CT
Account Executive SAAS
07.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Account management and Customer Service Coordinated, resolved and responded to customer inquiries, technical concerns and as needed streamlined the engineering process to ensure timely resolutions.
- Business Development and Training Uniquely interpreted new prospects needs and concerns into integrated solutions, generating new business and training new and current customers on our program.
- Social Media Development I helped grow new business by promoting Mastrack on Linkedin, Alignable, and Facebook groups for our core customers HVAC, Landscapers, and Electricians.
Self-EmployedStratford, CT
Freelance Photographer
01.2008 - Current
Job overview
- Supplemented income by serving as Freelance Photographer for events, including commissions, weddings, musicians, Battle of the Bands, and gallery openings.
- Exhibited work in Shutter Bugs photo contest.
Sumner Communications/Independent RetailerShelton, CT
Account Executive Advertising
08.2020 - 05.2022
Job overview
- B2B phone sales Acquiring new clients via cold calls and referrals(80-120 calls per day).
- Cross-selling both print and digital Initiating and maintaining multi-media marketing campaigns including targeted email, web, and printed advertising.
- Editorial contributions Participated in meetings to build both print and social media content for Independent retailer and Wholesalecentral.com.
Wildlife Artists IncSouthbury, CT
Account Executive Toy and Gift
01.2012 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Built up the E-Commerce and Zoo market Working with major online/brick and mortar retail accounts to drive sales.
- Sales operations Trained new people on Salesforce and also helped with recognizing what was trending online to build up the E-tail business. Helped with research of new markets such as state parks and promotional companies. Project managed custom plush orders for online and zoo markets.
- Creativity Gave creative input in meetings for developing new toy lines and marketing blast ideas.
Home DepotFairfield, CT
Home Services Supervisor
01.2009 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Recruited to direct sales/leads of home services products/programs for windows, roofing, and remodeling projects.
- Secured 750,000+ in pure profit by generating sales through in-store customer attainment.
- Educated associates through product/program knowledge.
- Enhanced sales operations by using Siebel customer relations management software.
- Recognized with multiple Home Depot Customer Service Award for outstanding customer service.
Hunt's Photo & VideoCambridge, MA
Video & Photo Sales/Video Specialist
01.2007 - 01.2008
Job overview
- Strengthened store sales by selling video/photo equipment to consumers and clients, including Harvard/MIT.
- Recipient of a 42'' Panasonic HDTV from Canon USA for selling the most cameras in the Boston area during the contest.
- Acknowledged as one of store's top sales people by accessorizing every transaction.
- Ensured staff development/performance by training/coaching employees on computer systems.
Impact StudiosSouth Norwalk, CT
Production/Editor Assistant
01.2006 - 12.2006
Job overview
- Aided in facilitation of Playtex and Diageo commericals.
- Developed 30 and 60 sec spots.
Education
MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE OF ART
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS from FILM/VIDEO, Concentration in Advertising
University Overview
Recipient of Film/Video Departmental Award for Exemplary Work in Film/Advertising
Skills
- SALES GROWTH
- REVENUE OPTIMIZATION
- SALES & MARKETING
- MEDIA/ADVERTISING
- CLIENT & STAFF RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
- STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Earlier Employment
- Assistant Manager, Massart Computer Lab
- Intern, Time Warp Trio Show with WGBH/PBS Kids
- Mac/PC sales advisor, Best Buy
Personal Information
Title: SALES PROFESSIONAL
Portfolio
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Timeline
Account Executive SAAS
Mastrack
07.2022 - Current
Account Executive Advertising
Sumner Communications/Independent Retailer
08.2020 - 05.2022
Account Executive Toy and Gift
Wildlife Artists Inc
01.2012 - 03.2020
Home Services Supervisor
Home Depot
01.2009 - 01.2012
Freelance Photographer
Self-Employed
01.2008 - Current
Video & Photo Sales/Video Specialist
Hunt's Photo & Video
01.2007 - 01.2008
Production/Editor Assistant
Impact Studios
01.2006 - 12.2006
MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE OF ART
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS from FILM/VIDEO, Concentration in Advertising