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Deborah L. Brown

Deborah L. Brown

Sales
Greensburg,Pa

Summary

Recognized, results oriented, cross-functional leader with 20+ years of diversified B2B sales, marketing, and business management experience within a competitive market. Expert in building and retaining client relationships through strategic marketing, top producing campaigns and key account management. Motivated by complex challenges, leading innovation, bringing creativity to business solutions, and constant growth and improvement. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Business Advisor

Thryv
08.2011 - 12.2022
  • Managed 300 + businesses in the tri-state area needing market share growth by increasing their revenue base and keeping in touch with clients throughout the year developing trust and rapport
  • Focused on new client acquisition through various methods of cold calling
  • Analyzed clients needs to identify root causes of problems and recommend corrective actions
  • Utilized consultative sales approach to discover pain points and help bring businesses to their optimal state
  • Developed presentations and educational material tailored individually for each business
  • Specialized in developing partnerships with businesses and assisting them in reaching their goals through integrated and tailored marketing and software solutions
  • Specialized in creative and directional multi-media programs including: Thryv Software, SEO & SEM, Google Business Profiles, Websites, Text and Email marketing, & Social Media Campaigns
  • Consulted business owners on consumer buying habits in local regions, providing advertising programs placing them in front of motivated buyers
  • Created dashboards to monitor and track key performance indicators
  • Generated standard and custom reports to provide insights into business performance
  • Analyzed data to identify root causes of problems and recommend corrective actions

Highlighted Achievements:

Recipient of yearly Leadership Travel Incentive Luxury Vacations

  • Accomplished “Top New Client Growth” and “Top Revenue Increase,” among 100+ additional awards for consistently surpassing objectives, top sales, new clients, and other KPIs
  • Recipient of many Outstanding Performance Awards
  • Mentored New Sales Representatives
  • Recognized for “Top New Sales,” generating highest new client acquisition growth in company with a high AVO
  • Received 100+ awards and recognition monthly for exceeding objectives, top sales, new customers

Senior Sales Representative

The Yellow Page Group
04.2002 - 11.2010
  • Responsible for coordinating, selling, and supporting a high-quality, well-respected, consumer focused products
  • Managed territories and account base servicing & consulting clients
  • Grew customer base by selling effective marketing to new clients
  • Developed and maintained relationships throughout the year
  • Supervised and trained employees
  • Processes and submitted all contracts to ensure proper placement
  • Achieved all company objectives
  • Continually navigated issues and solved complex strategy problems affecting sales growth and business direction.
  • Increased customer satisfaction ratings by successfully resolving challenges.
  • Supported all company policies representing Your Community Phonebook with sincerity, excellence, and integrity
  • Awards and recognition:
  • President’s Club Winner 2004 & 2005
  • Most Accounts Sold 2005
  • Most New Accounts Sold 2005
  • Most New Revenue 2005
  • Most Increase Revenue 2005
  • Circle of Success Recipient
  • Maintained routine communication with clients to assess overall satisfaction, resolve complaints, and promote new offerings.

Research Specialist

UPMC Hospital
08.2000 - 12.2001
  • Monitored research data to assess accuracy, validity and integrity
  • Adapted work process and methods based on findings and literature review with limited supervision
  • Communicated outcomes and results of research to sponsors
  • Guided technical programs and administrative activities in research settings and integrated quality assurance and safety programs
  • Assisted in production of animal models, assays, and dissection of tissues for further research
  • Implemented modifications and quality control measures to influence research conclusions
  • Maintained and updated database related to data obtained from experiments
  • Prepared periodic inventory of lab contents and equipment

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

University of Pittsburgh
Greensburg, Pa
12.1999

Skills

  • HIGHLIGHTED SKILLS
  • Google AdWords Certified
  • Salesforce Planning
  • Customer Retention
  • Business Generation
  • CRM Applications

Additional Information

  • Academic Awards Received; Dean's List -Aug. 1997-Dec. 1999, Science Club President- Jan. 1999, Scholarship for Outstanding Leadership and Academic Achievements
  • Work Achievements; Recipient of many Outstanding Performance Awards
    Recipient of yearly Leadership Travel Incentive Luxury Vacations
    Mentor New Sales Representative
    Recognized for “Top New Sales,” generating highest new client acquisition growth in company with a high AVO
    Received 100+ awards and recognition monthly for exceeding objectives, top sales, new customer acquisition

Timeline

Senior Business Advisor

Thryv
08.2011 - 12.2022

Senior Sales Representative

The Yellow Page Group
04.2002 - 11.2010

Research Specialist

UPMC Hospital
08.2000 - 12.2001

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

University of Pittsburgh
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