Zachary Darling
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Dynamic, customer-focused professional with a strong background in sales, contract management, and client relations. Proven ability to guide clients and brands through decision-making processes, explain agreements clearly, and manage multiple transactions simultaneously. Experienced in negotiation, documentation accuracy, and delivering a high-quality customer experience from first contact through close.
Brand affiliations and partnerships from 2025:
Apartments.com, Carmax, Petivity, Disney, Hulu, Purina
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner at Darling Talent Agency LLC
Darling Talent Agency LLC
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2022 - Current
- Consistently closed high value agreements that contributed significantly to client revenue
- Oversee contract negotiations, clearly explaining terms, timelines, and obligations to all parties
- Manage day-to-day business operations
- Advise talent on content direction, platform growth, and brand alignment
- Close deals under time constraints and shifting scopes
- Issue Invoices and track payments, ensuring talent is paid correctly and on time
- Facilitate brand deals
- Track deliverables, deadlines, documentation, and multiple active agreements simultaneously
- Maintain ongoing relationships with brands and agencies
Beekeeper
Larson Apiaries
Montana
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Managed hive inspections to assess colony health and productivity
- Implemented pest control strategies to safeguard bee populations and enhance yield
- Led honey extraction processes, ensuring quality standards and operational efficiency
- Trained new beekeepers in best practices and safety procedures for hive management
Sales
Subaru, Verzion
Montana
01.2016 - 04.2019
- Build rapport with customers to ensure a comfortable buying process
- Maintained consistent follow up with leads
- Presented pricing, availability, and options in a clear and professional manner
- Consistently met or exceeded sales targets
- Led the district in sales my first few months at Verizon
- Led my car lot in sales for a large portion of my employment at Subaru
Education
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
The University of Montana
Missoula, MTNo Degree - Business Administration And Management
Dixie State University
St George, UtahNo Degree - Business Administration And Management
Flathead Valley Community College
Kalispell, MTSkills
- Relationship building
- Extensive software knowledge
- Social media management
- Business management
- Negotiation
- Empathy
- Compassion
- Contract management
- Customer relations
Timeline
Owner at Darling Talent Agency LLC
Darling Talent Agency LLC
01.2022 - Current
Beekeeper
Larson Apiaries
01.2019 - 05.2022
Sales
Subaru, Verzion
01.2016 - 04.2019
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
The University of Montana
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
Dixie State University
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
Flathead Valley Community College