Darence Harris
Marketing/Sales
Waldorf,MD
Summary
Dedicated marketing professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
District Sales Manager
T-Mobile
La Plata, MD
10.2021 - Current
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings to 80% in three locations.
- Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions, and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
- Assessed each location's individual and team performances, analyzing data trends to determine best methods to improve sales results.
- Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
- Rectified billing issues quickly to maintain client satisfaction.
- Modeled strong negotiation skills to help team members close tough deals with lucrative clients.
Corporate Trainer
VG Acquisitions
Lanham, MD
03.2019 - 11.2021
- Developed engaging and entertaining presentations to maintain employee attention and improve impact of training.
- Collected information about company objectives and employee deficiencies in order to assess training needs.
- Improved organizational efficiency and control costs by educating 30 employees on resource and time management.
- Collaborated with management to identify company training needs and scheduling.
- Conducted evaluations and observed employee performance to identify areas of needed improvement.
- Authored, updated and implemented training procedures.
Social Media Marketing Manager
Blue Brand Management
- Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral.
- Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served.
- Devised content strategy to effectively engage target audiences.
- Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors.
- Improved website visibility through development and implementation of SEO strategies.
- Led team of marketing professionals, offering mentoring and coaching to build knowledge and skills.
- Analyzed and reported on KPIs to validate and demonstrate success of marketing campaigns.
Education
Associate of Arts And Sciences - Political Science
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD05.2017
High School Diploma -
North Point High School
Waldorf, MD06.2013
Skills
- Computer skills (microsoft office)
- Prioritizing and time management
- Team Management
- Recruiting
- Sales Experience
- Interviewing
- Training
- Online Content Development
- ROI Strategies
- Analytics and Metrics
- Socialization Techniques
- Marketing Plan Development
Assessments
Teamwork: Interpersonal skills, Proficient, 02/01/22, Responding to challenging team situations at work
Timeline
District Sales Manager
T-Mobile
10.2021 - Current
Corporate Trainer
VG Acquisitions
03.2019 - 11.2021
Social Media Marketing Manager
Blue Brand Management
Associate of Arts And Sciences - Political Science
College of Southern Maryland
High School Diploma -
North Point High School