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Joseph Gordon

New York,NY

Summary

Identifying innovative approaches and improved solutions to business challenges both motivate and drive me. Observation, inspiration, and determination are my foundation for success. My philosophy is that introducing fresh perspectives and new techniques allows businesses and their brands to evolve and grow. The combination of skills and experiences I possess shapes a well-rounded and adaptable individual who is capable of excelling in a variety of roles. My experience in Business Development in SaaS, and donor engagement exposure in the Nonprofit sector make me an asset on any team.



Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mid-Market Business Development Representative

Fundraise Up
11.2023 - Current
  • Conducted in-depth product demonstrations, resulting in a 35% conversion rate from meeting to trial.
  • Consistently met and exceeded monthly quotas for booked meetings, with an average of 18 meetings per month
  • Achieved an average deal size of $20,000, contributing overall revenue targets.
  • Leveraged Salesforce to manage client interactions, resolve discrepancies, and handle both individual and bulk data entries efficiently.

Admissions Officer

Elevate BDR Training Program
05.2023 - Current
  • Exceeded quota by bringing 15 students enrolled in Elevate Program per month
  • Spearheading regular meetings on Admissions Team to discuss enrollment objectives
  • Qualified an average of 7-10 students per week, resulting in a 10% increase in sales pipeline volume.
  • Generated an average of 50 new leads per week through targeted outreach efforts via email and social media.

International Activity Coordinator

International Study Vacation USA
06.2022 - 08.2023
  • Responsible for day-to-day management of all aspects of activity programs, including organizing all daytime and evening activities/excursions while teaching English with students
  • Managed and supervised groups of over 60 international students visiting the USA, ensuring their safety, well-being, and adherence to program guidelines
  • Sought and obtained NYC community opportunities for cultural and recreational participation and safely transported residents to and from locations.

Sales Research Analyst

Fermata Discovery
10.2022 - 04.2023
  • Build solid relationships with interested leads and qualify customers' needs, speak to their return on investment (ROI), and can learn how to anticipate and prepare for objections
  • Consistently exceeded target goals and booked 10-15 Demos per month
  • Qualified an average of 10 opportunities per week, resulting in a 15% increase in sales pipeline volume.
  • Achieved a 25% response rate to cold emails by crafting compelling subject lines and personalized messaging.

Digital Marketing/Social Media Specialist

SDSN Association
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Coordinated two outreach programs: Lancet Covid-19 Commission/The Science Panel for the Amazon
  • Authored multiple blog posts and updated social media platforms resulting in a 20% increase in followers and a 15% increase in engagement rates..
  • Increased Instagram Twitter and Facebook accounts up to 400-500 followers
  • Developed and implemented social media strategies to increase brand awareness and engagement across multiple platforms, resulting in a 20% increase in followers and a 15% increase in engagement rates


Education

Bachelor Degree - International Relations And Communications

University of New Paltz
New Paltz, NY

Associate of Science - Economics And Business Studies

Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY

Foreign Policy Globalization Certificate Program - International Relations And Affairs

Bard College
Manhattan, NY

Skills

  • B2B Sales, Content creation/Strategies, Customer Support, Lead Generation/ Prospecting, Digital Marketing,
  • Prompt Engineering, Data Entry, Digital Record Management, Account Management

Certification

  • CPSP - Certified Professional Sales Person-May/2022
  • Hubspot Digital Marketing Strategy Certification 3/2023
  • Coursera Prompt Engineering for Chat GPT- 6/2023
  • Hubspot Content Marketing Certification-3/2023
  • Coursera Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification Certification-5/2023
  • NonProfit Essentials Certificate-1/2024

Accomplishments

  • Grammy Award Winning New York Youth Symphony,
  • Young Professionals in Foreign Policy
  • BGIA Alumni Commitee

Timeline

Mid-Market Business Development Representative

Fundraise Up
11.2023 - Current

Admissions Officer

Elevate BDR Training Program
05.2023 - Current

Sales Research Analyst

Fermata Discovery
10.2022 - 04.2023

International Activity Coordinator

International Study Vacation USA
06.2022 - 08.2023

Digital Marketing/Social Media Specialist

SDSN Association
09.2021 - 09.2022

Bachelor Degree - International Relations And Communications

University of New Paltz

Associate of Science - Economics And Business Studies

Westchester Community College

Foreign Policy Globalization Certificate Program - International Relations And Affairs

Bard College
Joseph Gordon