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Portland, Or, Us

Portland, Oregon Area

Manage the Oregon Region territory, including Sales and operation management of book of business, with additional responsibility for hiring, training and managing up to 80 temporary/seasonal employees. Extensive travel of up to 70% across territory. Source, cold call, identify and negotiate new business-to-contract, issue resolution, and support of client accounts. Relationship development and service education for site management and owners. Draft legally binding contracts, with frequent adjustments based on client/seasonal needs. Developed and maintain a strong online/web presence. Highlights of Accomplishments include, but not limited to:- Provide staffing solutions to the metro Portland area and neighboring cities with a focus on the emerging agricultural industries in the Oregon Region. - Generate weekly payroll of up to $25k weekly during peak season was as high as 80 employees.- Developed territory from start-up to achieving over $1.6 million in revenue since 2017.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Generate new leads and prospect leads by making calls to business owners and familiarizing them with Advance Partners products and services. Facilitate all web-based leads by prospecting them over the phone and researching them online. Shifted to remote support during Portland, Oregon relocation. Traveled to Paychex HQ multiple times for continued educational and training opportunities on products and services. Collaborated closely with Paychex marketing team and developed effective strategies to target new leads. Highlights of Accomplishments include, but not limited to:- Proven, resourceful lead generator and online market researcher, contributing up to 50 additional database leads on a weekly basis.- Key L&D team member during merger of Rochester, NY team, training new representatives on lead generation and identifying prospect pain points, including monitoring and reporting daily activity.

Athens, Ohio

Supervised 60+ employees and continuously hired new Call Center Representatives each semester. Trained and monitored team progress throughout the fiscal year and submit daily activity log to leadership. Facilitated over 3,000 pledges totaling over $2.3M. Secured numerous large gifts (over $1,000) for numerous departments and programs at Ohio University. Liaison between the Wilson-Bennet team and Ohio University to maximize fundraising efforts. Monitor calls and build caller rapport, determining appropriate “ask” levels and assist with closing donations. Ran the community outreach HOPE program for the University. In Fundraiser role, 2012 to 2013, secured more than $45K in contribution commitments over the phone in a 12-month period. Trained new employees on call processes and methods, updated alumni contact information.