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Kyle Atkinson Jr.

Kyle Atkinson Jr.

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Dynamic sales and marketing professional with a proven track record at GFI and Greenspring Media. Expert in client retention and relationship management, demonstrated through strategic sales growth and leading high-impact marketing campaigns. Achieved significant client satisfaction and referral rates by using problem-solving skills and sales expertise.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Financial Services Professional

GFI
Minneapolis, MN
06.2024 - Current
  • Implemented effective client retention strategies resulting in high satisfaction and referral rates.
  • Prepared and presented detailed financial reports and projections to clients and stakeholders.
  • Led client meetings to review financial goals, performance, and adjust strategies as needed.

Regional Sales Manager

Outpave
Minneapolis, MN
04.2024 - 11.2024
  • Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
  • Partnered closely with marketing team to ensure successful execution of promotional campaigns in the region.
  • Developed strategies and plans for regional sales growth.

Marketing and Events Intern

Greenspring Media
Bloomington, MN
04.2023 - 09.2023
  • Managed and hosted 5,000+ guest events
  • Developed leadership skills by leading the marketing campaign for events
  • Communicated effectively with my team, sponsors, and vendors
  • Learned how to effectively use project management within a company

Sales Account Manager

Gypsum Consulting Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Developed exceptional client acquisition and retention
  • Conducted interviews
  • Strengthened my leadership skills by building and maintaining my team

Social Media Marketing Intern

Greenspring Media
Bloomington, MN
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Developing business-to-business communication strategies for LinkedIn
  • Creating email marketing campaigns using HubSpot and Canva
  • Establishing and implementing social media content to drive engagement
  • Connecting with potential trade partners and event participants to establish a relationship and increase brand exposure
  • Assisting in producing a 5,000+ guest events through various communication and organization tasks

Sales Clerk

United States Postal Service (USPS)
Burnsville, MN
03.2020 - 10.2021
  • Communicated effectively with customers creating long term successful relationships
  • Built strong connection with management creating a trusting relationship and flexibility

Education

Graduate degree - Sports Management

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Business and Marketing Education

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
09.2019

Skills

  • Wealth management
  • Sales and marketing
  • Relationship management
  • Client retention strategies
  • Prospecting and telemarketing
  • Client account management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills

Certification

CPR/AED Certified

Awards

  • Academic All-Big Ten Honoree for athletic and academic excellence

-2021/2022

  • Best Coach of the Year in BAC

-2016/2017

Volunteer/Community Involvement

Coach, BAC (Burnsville Athletic Club) Youth Football, 2014-2021, Effectively communicated with kids and parents which helped build strong partnerships with the families.

Intercollegiate Athletics

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN, 09/01/19, Present, NCAA Division 1 Men's Track and Field, As a track and field athlete you must hold yourself accountable for all actions done, so this gives me the discipline and the great work ethic that I have., Early morning practices and a demand for being on time to everything and being able to handle the course load requires good time management and order., Practices and competition teach me how to have great confidence in myself and perseverance through the hard times., Team co-captain resulting in a lot of leadership skills and communication with the Athletic Director, coaches, and supervisors to make sure everything is going well with the team.

Timeline

Financial Services Professional

GFI
06.2024 - Current

Regional Sales Manager

Outpave
04.2024 - 11.2024

Sales Account Manager

Gypsum Consulting Inc.
06.2023 - 08.2023

Marketing and Events Intern

Greenspring Media
04.2023 - 09.2023

Social Media Marketing Intern

Greenspring Media
01.2023 - 04.2023

Sales Clerk

United States Postal Service (USPS)
03.2020 - 10.2021

CPR/AED Certified

Graduate degree - Sports Management

University of Minnesota

Bachelor of Science - Business and Marketing Education

University of Minnesota
Kyle Atkinson Jr.