Sam Drake Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Wa, Us

Seatac, Washington, United States

United States

• Assist National Sales Manager and Account Executives in meeting goals and objectives• Enter, track, and generate reports within Power BI and our CRM system weekly• Manage and present wholesale key performance indicators and report deviations• Check data accuracy in orders and invoices• Interact with accounts to obtain missing information, answer queries, troubleshooting, and other customer service issues• Staff and prepare for all trade shows as directed by National Sales Manager• Manage and coordinate sales samples for customer meetings and trade shows • Oversee company MAP calendar• Manage sales assistants• Working cross-functionally with all departments to communicate time sensitive information• Ability to use critical thinking to analyze processes in the company’s ERP database• Communicate important feedback from customers internally• Support Brick & Mortar and eCommerce sales teams

Renton, Wa

• Managed all domestic and international price-lists • Maintained B2B marketing calendar with key milestones, events, and campaigns • Worked with product marketing/art team to ensure timely creation and sharing of all B2B marketing collateral, including product images, copy, logos, brand videos, etc. • Worked with outside reps to handle Key Account requests from product information, shipping, returns, and inventory questions. • Communicated B2B marketing objectives, campaigns, and milestones to outside sales reps – e.g., product launches, MAP schedule, etc. • Managed used bat inventory, including all 30-Day Guarantee returns from AxeBat.com customers • Created and manage B2B email schedule • Evaluated and respond to sales leads and marketing opportunities originating from the field, or through Axe Bat in-boxes or online store • Oversaw marketing responsibilities for trade shows, tournaments, and all planned on-site activations • Supported on-going customer service needs via phone, live chat, and email

Renton, Washington

• Monitored email directed to AxeBat.com and responded to inquiries immediately, usually within 1 hour• Conversed with customers via phone call and Zendesk chat program to provide accurate answers about product line• Became knowledgable about industry trends, competitor products and which products could be used in various leagues across the country• Analyzed trends in regards to returned products through a survey sent out to customers• Worked closely with the product team to process warranty requests and look for trends in defective merchandise

Seattle

• Created a highly engaged culture of teamwork and success that resulted in a positive, and ever-evolving environment• Developed a community outreach strategy for the cluster, evaluate media sponsorship opportunities• Reported to Marketing Director for CBS Radio Seattle and Program Director for 102.5 KZOK• Worked with Program Director to drive the strategic direction of the stations brand based on music position through on-air promotions and onsite activations• Worked directly with the Sales Department to create customized, innovative digital and on-site campaigns strategies utilizing social media and on-air mediums• Coordinated digital aspects for 102.5 KZOK, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and any other social media and community web-based outlets deemed appropriate • Wrote broadcast and online contest copy and administrates contest execution as well as Sent email blasts and other communications to listeners and partners• Communicated weekly prize and contest information to station staff (sales & on-air staff)• Handled all listener inquiries in a friendly, professional manner• Oversaw cluster street team scheduling

Greater Seattle Area

o Acted as a brand ambassador at on-site eventso Assisted in planning and organizing events, promotions, and contests

Bellevue, Wa

o Helped customers find the right type of shoe based on a biomechanical analysis and customer inputo Worked closely with brand ambassadors to learn product which could be used to educate customerso Maintained a professional appearance and demeanor when working with multiple customers.

Seattle, Wa

-Drafted pitches, press releases and calendar alerts for various clients.-Used Cision to look up media contacts and build lists.-Compiled clips about clients found in newspapers, magazines and online articles and blogs.

Seattle, Wa

- I write for a B2B blog about inbound marketing, video marketing and various other topics.- Create copy for case studies- Moderate videos for legal rights including audio and video- Draft press releases about events and goings on with Zooppa

-Public Relations major with a minor in Communication Studies-Member of the Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity on campus

Sport writing commentary.Wrote 57 articles that have been viewed over 90,000 times.

I ref floor hockey in the winter and softball in the spring.

--Learned about the fashion industry and kept up to date with new trends-Helped customers find the right clothing fit and what goes with what-Was taught what it takes to manage a floor of sales people-Placed merchandise around sales floor to better promote certain products

Worked with the employees to stock the floor and organize the products to create an optimal buying experience and learned about how Nordstrom works behind the scenes. Summer of 2010, learned what it took to sell to customers and learned how Nordstrom is in the "customer service" business.

HNTBOrganized records from different projects the company and partook in and got rid of old and irrelevant project info.

Restored parks by planting native plants, creating and repairing trails, and pulling weeds. I also learned about plants that are native to the northwest.

Masters Of Sports Administration And Leadership, 3.7

Bachelor Of Science, Journalism - Public Relations

Activities and Societies: Delta Sigma Phi

Education record

Activities and Societies: Cross Country: Team Captain in 2008 Track