Michael Wright
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Strategic sales management professional focused on building lasting partnerships, retaining high-value accounts, and driving revenue growth. A proactive multitasker with a strong drive for success, adept at expanding network connections and effectively introducing new products to the market. Proficient in developing innovative marketing strategies, executing successful prospecting campaigns, and implementing merchandising tactics to achieve promotional goals. Skilled at managing vendor relationships, implementing pricing models, and expanding market presence.
Results-driven Social Media Manager with a proven track record of engaging audiences and growing accounts on diverse platforms. Experienced team leader adept at leveraging insights to enhance brand awareness. Possesses an elite sports background and a wide network of current and retired professional athletes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Representative Manager
Smartense Training
Alpharetta, GA
01.2023 - Current
- Conducted market research to identify industry trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs.
- Generated leads through cold calling prospective clients.
- Established performance standards for sales team members and monitored their progress against those goals.
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to reach key accounts.
- Recruited, trained, coached, mentored, and evaluated new staff members in order to ensure the highest level of customer service was provided at all times.
- Provided ongoing support for existing customers by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and upselling additional products or services.
- Built strong relationships with key stakeholders within target markets.
- Identified potential customers and developed relationships with them.
- Resolved conflicts between customers and company representatives.
Lead Photographer
Sef Employed
Atlanta, GA
01.2023 - Current
- Organized, edited and retouched digital images for client use.
- Evaluated photographs taken by staff members to ensure they met company standards.
- Researched potential locations for photoshoots based on client requirements.
- Coordinated with vendors to secure necessary materials needed for photo shoots such as props or backgrounds.
- Trained new photographers on proper use of camera equipment, lighting techniques, and image editing software.
- Analyzed customer feedback in order to recommend improvements in quality of service provided.
- Assisted in creating promotional campaigns for marketing purposes.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients while developing new business opportunities.
- Developed strategies to ensure that all projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Managed workflow processes from pre-production through post production stages of each project.
Social Media Director
Smartense Training
Alpharetta, Georgia
01.2023 - Current
- Capitalizes on emerging opportunities, tracking market trends and preferences.
- Conducted research on current trends in digital marketing industry to stay up-to-date with the latest technologies.
- Created, organized, and managed content calendars for various social media platforms.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive social media strategy to increase brand awareness and website traffic.
- Managed customer service issues related to the company's social media accounts in a professional manner.
- Monitored online conversations and engagement on social media accounts by responding promptly to user comments and messages.
- Collaborated with design teams to create visually appealing graphics for posts across all social media channels.
- Assisted in developing creative ideas for campaigns that would help drive conversions through social media platforms.
Event Coordinator
Perfect Game USA
Atlanta, Georgia
12.2022 - Current
- Provided on-site support during the day of the event including problem solving if necessary.
- Coordinated with media personnel such as photographers and videographers for capturing important moments during the event.
- Conducted post-event evaluations to measure success of each program against objectives set forth by clients.
- Analyzed data from previous events in order to improve future ones.
- Collaborated with clients to identify their goals and expectations from the event.
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including vendors, sponsors, and community leaders.
- Facilitated post-event evaluations with clients and internal teams, gathering feedback to inform future event planning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Southern University A&M
Baton Rouge, LA12-2024
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - General Studies -
Garden City Community College
Garden City, KS05-2021
Skills
- Content Development
- Marketing Strategy
- Analytical Thinking
- Campaign Planning
- Digital Media
- Photo and Video Editing
- Brand Promotion
- Lead Generation
- Tech-savvy with all social apps and programs
- Sales Coaching
- Strategic Planning
- Sales Planning
- Staff Management
- Business Planning
- Market Research
Accomplishments
- 2017 Perfect Game Top 500 Nationally Ranked
- 2015, 2016, and 2017 Rawlings Perfect Game Pre-season All-American
- 2016 and 2017 Underarmour Pre-season All-American
Timeline
Sales Representative Manager
Smartense Training
01.2023 - Current
Lead Photographer
Sef Employed
01.2023 - Current
Social Media Director
Smartense Training
01.2023 - Current
Event Coordinator
Perfect Game USA
12.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Southern University A&M
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - General Studies -
Garden City Community College