Jon Pappas
Houston,TX
Summary
Proven sales leader with a track record of building and scaling a sales organization from the ground up by fostering a healthy, high-performance culture and driving results in a highly competitive market. 5 years’ experience. Skilled in working under pressure, adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Partner
The Shield Companies
11.2020 - 09.2025
- Hired, trained, & managed a team of 40+ sales representatives, overseeing performance and development independently
- Directed team efforts that generated $6M+ in new revenue over 4 years through cold-calling & non-lead-generated sales strategies
- Personally created 1,000 new customers that generated $1.2M+ in company revenue during tenure, consistently exceeding individual performance benchmarks
- Worked with the GM, CSR, & Field Technicians to optimize route density, improve customer experience & foster a competitive culture for all faculty
- Spearheaded the launch of the brand new sister operation in OKC
Foreman
Osmose Utility
05.2018 - 09.2020
- Led the highest producing crew for Verizon in 2020
- Awarded for Safety 600, six hundred days incident free in high risk environments
- Was responsible for recruiting & training my own crew
- Traveled all throughout Pennsylvania providing restoration and maintenance to transmission & distribution electrical poles
Project Manager
Tulsa Geoscience Center
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Led cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment with organizational goals.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scope, timelines, and resource allocation.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and provide project updates.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential project challenges.
Graphic Design Intern
Fab Lab Tulsa
04.2016 - 05.2017
- Designed engaging visual content for digital campaigns, enhancing brand visibility and audience engagement.
- Collaborated with marketing team to create cohesive graphics aligning with campaign objectives and timelines.
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to produce high-quality designs for social media, email newsletters, and print materials.
- Assisted in brainstorming sessions, contributing creative ideas that informed design direction and project execution.
Education
Digital Marketing
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OKSkills
- Leadership Development
- Sales Performance Coaching
- Revenue Growth Management
- High-Volume Recruiting & Training
- Strategic Sales
- Strong Communication
- Closing Skills
- Resilient, Self-Motivated & Goal Oriented
- Sales strategy development
- Social media marketing
- Technical skills
- Effective negotiation
- Performance tracking
- Customer service
- Product and service knowledge
Timeline
Sales Partner
The Shield Companies
11.2020 - 09.2025
Foreman
Osmose Utility
05.2018 - 09.2020
Project Manager
Tulsa Geoscience Center
08.2017 - 05.2018
Graphic Design Intern
Fab Lab Tulsa
04.2016 - 05.2017
Digital Marketing
Tulsa Community College
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