Ethan Whidden
Promotive
Denver,CO
10
years of professional experience
Results-driven sales professional with experience in full-cycle prospecting, consultative selling, and account closing across multiple channels. Built new business through outbound outreach, trade shows, and coaching seminars, contributing to $150K+ in MRR and expansion into the auto industry. Known for adaptable communication, creativity, and strong follow-through.
Work History
Sales Account Executive
2 Years- Prospected new accounts through outbound calls, email outreach, working tradeshows, presenting in coaching seminars, and cold door-to-door pitching.
- Managed inbound leads by booking demos, consulting them on our services, and prepping them for onboarding.
- Owned prospecting-to-closing execution as lone AE across varied lead channels, adapting sales approach across multiple customer-facing environments.
- Delivered solution pitches covering full service recruiting and AI recruiting tool capabilities.
- Closed 200+ new accounts generating $150,000+ in MRR and attended 20+ conferences to expand AI recruiting into the auto industry.
Artist & Online Entrepreneur
2 Years 5 Months- Created fine art pieces across a variety of mediums.
- Built a personal website/shop to display my portfolio, contact customers, and sell products.
- Generated traction via social media marketing and word of mouth.
- Was spotlighted Voyage Denver - a local media company.
Graphic Designer
5 Months- Designed book covers that aligned with the author brand and publishing standards.
- Developed print-ready artwork using Adobe Creative Suite, marketing materials, and promotional assets.
- Book title is "The Crisis" and it placed inside of the top 10 best thriller book covers in a nationwide competition.
Pro Shop Attendant / Cart Barn Management / Cook
5 Years 4 Months- Welcomed and created relationships with members, maintained carts and the course.
- Helped to Organize Member events and tournaments.
- Held lessons for Children during the summer.
- Maintained play times and etiquette
- Cooked meals in the kitchen
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts
- Co-founder of Boulder Body Building Club
- Study Abroad: Florence Italy - Art History
Skills
Strategic prospecting
Pipeline management
Objection handling
Networking
Sales forecasting
CRM software proficiency
Startup growth
Sales presentation techniques
Interests
College Football (Florida Gators & CU Buffs)
Hiking & Camping
Working out & eating clean
Making the puppy dog happy :)
Timeline
Sales Account Executive
Promotive
10.2024 - 10.2026Read More
Graphic Designer
T.O. Paine (Author)
07.2024 - 12.2024Read More
Artist & Online Entrepreneur
The Whidden Gallery
01.2023 - 06.2025Read More
Pro Shop Attendant / Cart Barn Management / Cook
Hillcrest Golf Club and Boulder Country Club
04.2017 - 08.2022Read More
University of Colorado At Boulder
Bachelor of Arts from Studio Arts
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