Erika Bergstrom
Summary
Qualified Business Development Representative with strong experience in driving sales growth and fostering client relationships. Demonstrated success in identifying new business opportunities and implementing strategic initiatives to support company objectives. Proven skills in negotiation and communication, ensuring effective collaboration and sustained client satisfaction.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Representative
Parallel Learning
04.2024 - Current
- Generated 138 sales qualified opportunities in my first year with Parallel consistently meeting monthly quotas
- Generated $850,000 influenced revenue for previous fiscal year
- Researched and identified new business opportunities within school districts and relevant organizations, leveraging key customer profiles to drive engagement.
- Executed sales development strategies, utilizing email, phone, and social outreach to connect with new prospects averaging a minimum of 100 touchpoints per day.
- Led discovery conversations and handled objections effectively, engaging decision-makers to articulate Parallel’s value proposition and support informed decision-making.
- Managed and tracked outreach efforts using CRM tools to ensure accurate reporting and follow-up with prospective clients.
- Boosted brand awareness by representing the company at industry events and conferences.
Loan Officer
Summit Mortgage
05.2017 - 04.2024
- Educated consumers on all available mortgage loan products and advised which products best meet their needs
- Managed consumers application from start to finish ensuring timely closings
- Provided an exceptional loan experience to all consumers through constant communication
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with industry partners including Real Estate Agents, Title Agents, Home Inspector and Appraisers
- Participated in sales generation activities including professional networking events and groups and Chamber of Commerce membership
First Grade Teacher
Poe Classical Elementary School
08.2005 - 06.2013
- Worked as a full time teacher in a diverse, Title-I school that serves gifted and special needs students
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Maintained positive relationships with parents/guardians through weekly newsletters, behavior reports, an online gradebook, phone calls, emails, and individual meetings
- Partnered with the Ravinia Festival’s Music Discovery Program to provide integrated music lessons in the classroom
- Served as the School Union Delegate, Pension Representative, and a member of the School Leadership Team
Education
Masters in Teaching - Elementary Education
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY05.2002
Skills
- CRM management
- Cold calling
- Relationship building
- Lead prospecting
- Email campaigns
- Lead generation
- Territory development
- Proficient in Salesforce, Salesloft, Hubspot products
Timeline
Business Development Representative
Parallel Learning
04.2024 - Current
Loan Officer
Summit Mortgage
05.2017 - 04.2024
First Grade Teacher
Poe Classical Elementary School
08.2005 - 06.2013
Masters in Teaching - Elementary Education
University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Rochester
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