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Gift Kasumu

Chicago,IL

Summary

Driven and motivated Sales Engineer with exceptional consultative sales skills to help customers solve technical problems. Works in tandem with sales team to exceed customer expectations for functionality, cost-effectiveness and successful system rollout. Offering strong work ethic and track record of building loyal customer relationships.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Project Coordinator

Edward Jones
10.2020 - 05.2022
  • Conducted research and gathered key information for use in upcoming project planning.
  • Provided outstanding service to stakeholders, promoting effective and lasting business relationships.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Kept meticulous records of all costs and expenses and analyzed that data against budget.

Sales Engineer

Smokeball - Legal Software
07.2019 - 07.2020
  • Delivered technical sales presentations to prospects and presented benefits and value of products.
  • Prepared cost estimates, calculate bill amounts and create bills or invoices
  • Attended trade shows and seminars to promote products and network with industry contacts.
  • Analyzed market trends, competitor performance and product strengths.
  • Gained customer acceptance by demonstrating cost reductions and operations improvements.

Education

Master of Arts - Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
2022

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication

Caleb University
Nigeria
2018

Skills

  • Business Analysis
  • Data Analysis
  • Client Interfacing
  • Customer Service and Assistance
  • Requirements Management
  • Agile methodologies
  • Critical Thinking
  • Creative Solutions

Timeline

Special Project Coordinator

Edward Jones
10.2020 - 05.2022

Sales Engineer

Smokeball - Legal Software
07.2019 - 07.2020

Master of Arts - Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication

DePaul University

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication

Caleb University
Gift Kasumu