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Stephen Furze

Atlanta

Summary

Forward-thinking, sales-driven founder and entrepreneur, with over a decade of client-facing, strategic goal setting within both personal fitness and television production. Outstanding background managing multiple products from ideation to market launch and profitable monetization. Entrepreneurial leader seeking to transition into pharmaceutical sales to leverage strong communication, metric goals, and sales-focused experience to drive territory growth and patient impact.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder and Personal Trainer

Furze Enterprises
Atlanta
01.2022 - Current
  • Independently launched and scaled Furze Enterprises from business operations, sales, client retention, marketing, scheduling, and launching across all social media platforms.
  • Increased the client success rate by over 300% within one year through virtual client one-on-ones. Partnering with each client to discuss individualized health and fitness goals, while tailoring their needs to a Furze Enterprise health and wellness plan. Resulting in a 95% adherence rate.
  • Delivered persuasive sale and fitness presentations during consultations, while maintaining industry knowledge to compete with market trends.
  • Refined and improved business strategy by leveraging relationships with clients and fitness industry leaders.
  • Optimized all Furze Enterprises' sales goals, managed monthly and quarterly targets, resulting in realistic sales forecasting annually.

Television Story Producer

Netflix, WeTV, Hulu, OWN, E!, VH1
Atlanta
01.2018 - 12.2024
  • Leveraged high-volume production timelines while focusing on the development of compelling storylines for top-rated national and streaming shows.
  • Supported the collaboration of editors and executive producers to shape narratives and implement creative direction to meet network metrics.
  • Successfully increased process improvement by 40% to meet tight deadlines regarding story ideas and editorial feedback.
  • Managed team members and cast members simultaneously across multiple production phases to meet each network's standards.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Skills

  • Relationship Management
  • Business Development
  • Sales Forecasting
  • Production Management
  • Client Retention Strategies
  • B2C Sales and Service
  • Entrepreneurial Success
  • Full Scale Sales Management
  • Sales Tracking
  • Client Onboarding
  • Performance Tracking
  • Sales Marketing/Advertising

Timeline

Founder and Personal Trainer

Furze Enterprises
01.2022 - Current

Television Story Producer

Netflix, WeTV, Hulu, OWN, E!, VH1
01.2018 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies

University of Vermont