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Greg Palmer

Topeka,KS

Summary

I am looking to join a company with a strong team attitude and a desire to profitably grow our share of the business.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Food Delivery Driver

Eat Street
10.2018 - 07.2023
  • Provided excellent customer service by being friendly and courteous during interactions to increase satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Verified orders prior to completing deliveries to avoid customer complaints.
  • Met promised delivery times consistently by using GPS software to spot and avoid traffic delays.
  • Served customers promptly by smoothly collecting and delivering high volume of orders.
  • Nominated as "Driver of the month" five times.
  • Planned optimal routes to deliver multiple orders per trip and achieve strong performance ratings.

Sales Account Executive

NexStar Topeka KSNT-KTKA-KTMJ
08.2016 - 09.2018
  • Leveraged CRM to collect, organize and manage sales data and customer information.
  • Attended educational events to build relationships and identify sales opportunities.
  • Negotiated sales deals between customers, and agencies, resulting in mutually beneficial agreements and increased revenue.
  • Managed sales cycle to maintain and grow solid customer base.
  • Assigned small list of direct and agency clients earning $3,200 per month based on base and commission.
  • Final month, earned slightly more than $15,000 draw plus commission.
  • Left following stroke. (fully recovered)

Sales Executive

WIBW-TV
09.2009 - 08.2016
  • worked to Achieve sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Negotiated and closed profitable sales contracts with new and existing customers to increase loyalty and retention.
  • Developed and presented valuable sales presentations to potential customers to highlight the features and benefits of products.
  • Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
  • Preformed these duties until August 2018 when I was asked to assume duties driving and growing Digital content by editing existing stories from staff and AP plus developing non traditional content such as listicals and live events.
  • increased internet traffic from 300,000 views per month to exceeding 850,000 monthly views.
  • Left Wibw to Join KSNT to return to sales.

Business Owner/Operator

Your Internet Service
08.2001 - 07.2009
  • Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Grew YIS.COM from zero dollars and no revenue to high of 250,000 per month in 2008. by internal growth and acquisition of larger companies.
  • Closed doors following 2008 financial meltdown.

Education

General Studies Journalism

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Bachelor of Science - Journalism

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
12.1975

Skills

Used and created my own CRM to maintain contact with clients and prioritize sales plans and goals

Created a mailing I used to inform and local businesses regarding local economic news, highlighting positive local conditions

Familiar with multiple computer programs and applications including but not limited to Word, Open Office, SmartWare, Excel Powerpoint, and Desktop video editing

Construction skills including home electrical wiring, Plumbing, framing, and structural standards

Timeline

Food Delivery Driver

Eat Street
10.2018 - 07.2023

Sales Account Executive

NexStar Topeka KSNT-KTKA-KTMJ
08.2016 - 09.2018

Sales Executive

WIBW-TV
09.2009 - 08.2016

Business Owner/Operator

Your Internet Service
08.2001 - 07.2009

General Studies Journalism

Idaho State University

Bachelor of Science - Journalism

University of Kansas

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