An accomplished, results-driven, and hard working professional with over 19 years of experience. Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management, account management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Pastor
Grace Covenant Church
11.2018 - Current
Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
Led programs such as prayer and worship night, small groups, first-time guests follow-up, membership process, pastoral care, and service opportunities.
Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating an old school into our new church facility with new sanctuary, multipurpose facilities, restroom facilities and classrooms.
Provided ongoing maintenance to the new facility.
Executive Director of Sales and Marketing
Advanced Automatic Door Systems, Inc
07.2014 - 11.2018
Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
Analyzed sales and marketing data for improved strategies.
Cultivated and maintained strategic alliances with key partners and vendors.
Managed sales and marketing strategies on major social media sites.
Evaluated market data to develop and create business strategies and marketing plans.
Created and implemented effective marketing and sales strategies to increase customer engagement and revenue.
Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
Managed revenue models, process flows, operations support and customer engagement strategies.
Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
Licensed Realtor
Century 21 Redwood Realty
05.2013 - 08.2014
Compared recently sold area properties to determine competitive market prices.
Promoted sales of properties through advertisements, open houses and online advertising platforms.
Arranged for inspections and surveys of sold properties.
Resolved client concerns related to home purchases to maintain high satisfaction ratings.
Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
Developed and implemented strategic marketing plans to increase potential for selling properties and generate more leads.
Sales Executive
CJIS Group, LLC
12.2012 - 05.2013
Prospecting across nationwide territory for new accounts
Establishing working relationships with decision making executives
Developed and presented valuable sales presentations to potential customers to highlight features and benefits of products.
Competent in understanding of State & Local Government procurement process, IT hardware & software supplied to agencies, and market intelligence competitors
Consistently complete 40-50 outbound tasks daily
30-40 cold calls per day
Set 4-5 online web meetings per week
Integral part of team that increased sales by 32% in Q1 2013 vs Q1
Sales Manager
Door Doctor, Inc
07.2007 - 12.2012
Responsible for all sales and marketing
Specified products, product margins, pricing infrastructure, and trained team members on new product
Strong working knowledge of all distributors and their products as well as competitive dealers
Manage accounts with builders, contractors, Realtors, and property managers
Establishing relationships with C-level executives of manufacturers and distributors to maintain company multipliers
75% Close Ratio
Expanded company product offerings to increase revenue
Developed innovative processes to increase sales
Oversaw implementation of software for dispatch and mobilization
Directed new marketing campaign which included SEO, direct mail, and social media that increased market share and incoming leads.
Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
Sales Manager
Peak/ Capital Fitness Health Clubs
04.2006 - 05.2007
Set daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals for self, team of sales associates, and personal trainers
Scheduling and training of front desk staff
Marketing product and services to local businesses and vendors including cold calling
Personal training of new clients to club
Highest club sales in company (21 clubs)
Implemented corporate sales strategy that increased sales
Reproduced sales success in 4 different clubs
Manager of Tire Sales
Bridgestone/Firestone Corporation
06.2004 - 01.2006
Meet monthly tire sales goals in store
Strong working knowledge of product with ability to clearly communicate information to customers
Assisted customers with finding best tires for driving needs and specific vehicles.
Merchandised tire displays and automotive products, maintaining clean and professional tire bay and waiting area.
Maintain set levels of product in inventory
Oversaw most of store location daily operations
Achieved sales bonuses every month
Assisted in store location achieving highest daily service sales in regional district numerous times
Youngest Sales Manager in District
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & Communication
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
Skills
Sales and Customer Service
Project Management
Account Management
Strategic Planning
Client Base Retention
Quote and Proposal Management
Marketing Program Performance
Brand Management
Cross-Functional Team Management
Public Speaking
Professional Relationships
Leadership Development
Organizational Leadership
Crisis Management
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.
Thomas Edison
Timeline
Associate Pastor
Grace Covenant Church
11.2018 - Current
Executive Director of Sales and Marketing
Advanced Automatic Door Systems, Inc
07.2014 - 11.2018
Licensed Realtor
Century 21 Redwood Realty
05.2013 - 08.2014
Sales Executive
CJIS Group, LLC
12.2012 - 05.2013
Sales Manager
Door Doctor, Inc
07.2007 - 12.2012
Sales Manager
Peak/ Capital Fitness Health Clubs
04.2006 - 05.2007
Manager of Tire Sales
Bridgestone/Firestone Corporation
06.2004 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & Communication
North Carolina State University
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