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Ella Behnke

Dallas

Summary

Dynamic sales professional with a proven track record at ADP, excelling in consultative selling and strategic relationship building. Adept at leveraging Salesforce to drive revenue growth and exceed targets. Strong communicator with expertise in marketing and lead generation, committed to delivering tailored solutions that enhance client success.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Major Account Sales Representative

ADP
Dallas
05.2025 - Current
  • Proven Major Account Sales Representative at ADP with a strong track record of exceeding sales targets by delivering tailored HCM solutions to mid-sized businesses.
  • Skilled in consultative selling, managing complex sales cycles, and building strategic relationships with C-level executives.
  • Experienced in using Salesforce to manage pipelines and drive revenue growth across payroll, HR, and compliance services.

Fitness Instructor

Studio Sante
Dallas
04.2025 - Current
  • Facilitate fitness instruction for a group of students
  • Build and establish lasting relationships using encouragement and personal support.
  • Designed and led group fitness classes tailored to participants' skill levels and fitness goals.

Instructor/ Social Media Ambassador

Corepower Yoga
Dallas
11.2023 - Current
  • I am a fitness and wellness professional who leads large classes in yoga.
  • I teach my students how to perform various stretching poses, practice meditation and promote mindfulness in addition to overall well being.

Assistant Manager

Corepower Yoga
Dallas
04.2024 - 05.2025
  • As an assistant manager of the largest studio in Dallas I have responsibilities that include but are not limited to overseeing studio operations, scheduling classes, managing staff, and maintaining a clean environment.
  • I also handle marketing, sales, coordinate events, and update class offerings to meet community needs.

Sales Development Representative

Employer Direct Healthcare
Dallas
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • I specialize in lead generation for an oncology and surgical point solution, prospect outreach, and setting meetings for Account Executives.
  • Crafting targeted messages and implementing effective outreach strategies are key responsibilities.
  • Through cold calling and extensive outreach efforts, I identify decision-makers and contribute to exceeding lead generation targets.
  • Collaborating closely with sales, marketing teams and HR and Benefits Leaders, I maximize efforts to drive significant sales pipeline growth.

Research Intern

City of Hope Hospital
Duarte
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Worked virtually to author two hospital website articles for childhood cancer survivors and supporters.

Research Intern

Children's Hospital VCU
Richmond
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Worked virtually to assist in a mental health intervention study for children and adolescents.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
05.2023

General Diploma -

Alamo Heights High School
San Antonio, TX
05.2019

Skills

  • Sales
  • Marketing
  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Drive
  • Social media
  • Website and graphic design
  • Meeting platforms
  • Zoom Info
  • Outreach
  • Fundraising
  • Communication
  • Child development
  • Research
  • Medical terminology

Volunteer Experience

  • San Antonio Children's Hospital
  • Snipsa
  • San Antonio Symphony

Leadership And Community Service

  • Dare to Dream Young Professionals Board, 01/01/23, Present, Help spread awareness for childhood blood cancer and fundraising for the first ever pediatric AML data commons.
  • Kappa Delta Sorority, 01/01/19, 01/01/23, Participated in ongoing fundraising efforts for a variety of non-profit organizations, including girl scouts and child abuse prevention services.
  • Leukemia and Lymphoma Society on Campus, 01/01/22, 01/01/23, Helped launch a new fundraising channel for LLS by engaging student populations.
  • National Student of the Year, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 2016, Raised over $300,000 in seven weeks to support blood cancer awareness. Assembled, led and organized the nations #1 ranked campaign out of 400 entries.

Timeline

Major Account Sales Representative

ADP
05.2025 - Current

Fitness Instructor

Studio Sante
04.2025 - Current

Assistant Manager

Corepower Yoga
04.2024 - 05.2025

Instructor/ Social Media Ambassador

Corepower Yoga
11.2023 - Current

Sales Development Representative

Employer Direct Healthcare
09.2023 - 05.2024

Research Intern

City of Hope Hospital
06.2022 - 08.2022

Research Intern

Children's Hospital VCU
06.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies

The University of Alabama

General Diploma -

Alamo Heights High School