Zeke L. Baxter
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Diligent Inside Sales Representative focused on building loyalty and long-term relationships with customers. Skilled in inventory management, and process optimization. Dynamic sales professional excels in high-productivity environments, completing tasks efficiently and goal oriented. Strong communication skills, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Inside Sales Representative
Hanna Steel
Birmingham, AL
06.2022 - Current
- Managed and maintained 15 to 20 regional and national account groups to enhance client relationships.
- Coordinated daily with cross-departmental teams, improving operational effectiveness across functions.
- Sourced ASTM standards such as A500 and A513 HSS for detailed explanations and resolutions.
- Facilitated an average movement of 375 tons weekly since January 2023, optimizing logistics.
- Produced sales documents and assisted in deal finalization, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
Marketing Intern
Books-A-Million
Birmingham, AL
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Monitored social media for trending news, ideas, and feedback to inform strategies.
- Conducted market analysis and researched latest trends to enhance marketing efforts.
- Evaluated competitor marketing and digital content to identify best practices.
- Proofread and edited marketing collateral, including brochures and web content.
- Engaged with peers and management to strengthen business relationships.
- Researched competitor services and trends to refine marketing strategies.
Retail Sales Associate
Ace Hardware
Pinson, AL
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Processed and organized shipments
- Participated in staff meetings and training sessions to enhance product knowledge
- Facilitated special orders by coordinating with other stores to locate desired items
Aviation Boatswains Mate (ABH3)
United States Navy, USN
San Diego, CA
07.2013 - 06.2018
- Trained and supervised personnel handling shipboard maintenance functions.
- RIMPAC 2014, exercise. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, over than 600 aircraft and 25,000 personnel, The world's largest international maritime exercise.2014 Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC)
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues
- Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling), served aboard three aircraft carriers (CVN 220)
- Experience working with and around multiple types of military-grade aircraft, such as the FA-18, C-2, E-2, H-60, and the CH-53
- Operations Inherent Resolve and Freedom's Sentinel 2017, deployment. Oct. 2017-May 2018
- Commodity area manager, qualified ground support equipment supervisor, who trained and qualified personnel for the flight deck's first responding work center, Crash and Salvage (V-1)
- Experienced in training, managing, and leading personnel toward set goals
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Marketing
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL04.2022
Associate of Science - General Business
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL07-2020
High school diploma -
Clay Chalkville High school
Pinson, AL05.2013
Skills
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Account management
- Sales documentation
- Customer relationship management
- Issue resolution
- Inquiry management
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship development
Timeline
Inside Sales Representative
Hanna Steel
06.2022 - Current
Marketing Intern
Books-A-Million
08.2021 - 05.2022
Retail Sales Associate
Ace Hardware
07.2020 - 08.2021
Aviation Boatswains Mate (ABH3)
United States Navy, USN
07.2013 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Marketing
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Associate of Science - General Business
Jefferson State Community College
High school diploma -
Clay Chalkville High school