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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

As an Account Executive at RiseKit, I partner with businesses to bridge opportunity gaps and support inclusive hiring practices. I work closely with organizations to understand their unique workforce needs, offering tailored solutions that help them connect with untapped talent pools from diverse backgrounds. From initial outreach to long-term account management, I manage the full sales cycle to ensure seamless integration of RiseKit’s platform into each client’s recruitment process.Driven by a passion for workforce development, I’m committed to empowering both companies and job seekers to thrive in today’s competitive market. Let’s connect to explore how RiseKit can help your business grow while making a meaningful impact.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Helping organizations adapt a digital talent aquisition strategy which enables teams to hire quicker and access specialized skill sets through flexible, scalable hiring.

San Francisco, California, Us

Helping PE/VC backed organizations leverage a variable cost strategy for talent acquisition, enabling access to hard-to-source skillsets quickly and efficiently. Upwork is the world’s work marketplace. We help connect companies large and small with top independent talent worldwide. The mission is to create economic opportunities, so people have better lives.Every year, more than $2 billion of work is done through Upwork by skilled independent professionals who want the freedom of working anytime, anywhere.I manage all aspects of the sales process, including prospecting, lead management, qualification, customer evaluation, and closing new business with a focus on PE/VC-backed organizations.

San Francisco, California, Us

I work with large organizations and their leaders, I help connect them with remote talent on Upwork. Upwork is a network of 20 million highly skilled professionals, distributed across the globe, actively looking for work. Some of our most popular skillsets are engineering, coding, design, marketing and customer support.

San Francisco, California, Us

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Inside sales rep responsible for prospecting, qualifying and closing new business. Worked with SMBs to reach new customers through the Yelp advertising platform. High outbound, cold-calling role where I consistently met and exceeded quota while attaining numerous promotions and levels of the Yelp Sales Development Program (YSDP). Hundreds of thousands of dollars in new revenue produced.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Through a consultative sales approach, I work with post-sale clients to upsell and maximize advertising ROI. In contrast to the high-volume cold call role, this was built on relationship building and delivering consistent results month over month through keyword optimization and various ad targeting enhancements. Helped manage advertising spend of a roughly 80 local businesses across North America. Advanced from Client Partner to Senior Client Partner for consistently reaching and exceeding sales quotas.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Working with Yelp's top advertisers to grow campaign spend & maximize client ROI

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Inside sales role responsible for new client acquisition. High volume cold calling, hundreds of new logos acquired as an AE.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Champaign, Illinois, Us

WPGU, a branch of Illini Media, is the number one broadcaster of alternative music at the University of Illinois. Broadcasting to the greater Southern Illinois area in addition to a digital live stream reaches over 10,000 listeners at a given time. Tune in at wpgu.com! - As an on-air personality I get the opportunity to talk, share, and play music during my bi-weekly radio show - Broadcast current news and events, perform 'live reads' of advertisements to thousands of listeners every week

The Canopy Club is an intimate concert venue in the area bringing live music to the Central Illinois area.-Work alongside marketing director and general manager to brainstorm create and implement marketing campaigns-Promote performances online and in person

Springfield, Illinois, Us

Work for a close friend who has limited physical accessibility. -As a Personal Assistant responsibilities include cooking, cleaning and helping with various day to day activities.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Midnight Oil is a full service, student run advertising agency. Midnight Oil works with local businesses; providing pro-bono advertising solutions to the campus community while allowing members to gain professional experience. My time with Midnight Oil began as a Junior Account Planner and a Junior Account Manager for a local food truck on campus. This progressed into becoming a Senior Account Manager for The Canopy Club, a popular concert venue on campus who later hired me as a Marketing Intern. I now sit as the Director of Accounts representing Midnight Oil as a member of the American Advertising Foundation Executive Board. Working with approximately 30 other peers we oversee the AAF branch at the University of Illinois, comprised of over 400 members. - As Director of Accounts, a partner and I lead the Midnight Oil Agency of over 75 students, my responsibilities include externally arranging new business and maintaining client relations while internally overseeing and managing student client teams.

Carmel, Indiana, Us

Lambda Chi Alpha - Chi Zeta Chapter has been active at the University of Illinois for over 100 years. As Vice President External, I maintained alumni relations and was responsible for organizing yearly philanthropy. - Organized philanthropic event 'Watermelon Bust' for 100+ participants including filing and receiving permits and waivers of liability - Promoting and marketing event on social media, in person - Organized opportunities for local businesses to sponsor event, dramatically reducing overall costs- Fundraised $1,000+ to Southern Illinois Foodback & approximately 200 watermelons to local churches - Work alongside alumni to promote chapter among National Fraternity and UIUC campus - Organized alumni newsletter

The University of Illinois Foundation fundraises for all three University of Illinois campuses (Chicago, Champaign - Urbana, Springfield) and University of Illinois Affiliates. - Request donations from alumni via cold calling leads new and old

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Anheuser Busch began a national campus representative program to increase the sales and brand perception of Budwesier to Millenials.-Working with local and national AB-Inbev teams to represent Budweiser to the campus community.Create budgets, schedules, sales goals and perform Budweiser 'Activations' (product sampling) with partner.-The program increased Champaign-Urbana Budweiser sales 96.1% in March and 55.9% in May. The largest sales increases in the national program (of 54 colleges) 2 of 4 months worked.

Working 20+ hours weekly while remaining a full time student at the University of Illinois.- Generic cashier duties- Generic stocking duties

A local bar on campus where I worked 10+ hours weekly while maintaining full time student status. -Responsible for creating a welcoming, clean bar environment while providing excellent patron services. I oversaw the opening and closing of the bar while maintaining a safe workplace environment.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Us

Working with local businesses in the Champaign-Urbana area, I provided print, digital, and mobile advertising solutions so local businesses can connect further with the campus community.Completed formal sales training at the week long Sales Foundation Academyat the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill$17,000+ in business to business salesFinished 1 of 5 (Local) 5 of 42 (Region) 114 of 720 (National)

Represented brands such as Stella Artois, Goose Island, and Bud Light at professional events throughout the downtown Chicagoland Area

I have independently operated a concert ticket selling business. Responsibilities include extensive market research and tracking, investing, budget managing, advertising, social media, and maintaining very strict deadlines. Summer of 2013 Sales $3400 Summer of 2014 Sales $8000

Niles, Il, Us

As a coach, I organized schedules, practices, and acted as a leader to inspire youth athletes. As a field manager, I had to organize and maintain different schedules while also acting as the liaison between my employer and the owners of the different fields used.

Barrington, Us

I created and operated recreation events for the local community to attend. Also, I organized a basketball league, from idea and insight to actualization and management, I was directly involved with the creation of the program.

Coraopolis, Pa, Us

Strong interpersonal skills and various sales techniques led to being credited for doubling the revenue acquired from skiing and snowboarding sales in the winter of 2013.

As a head referee for a local youth football program, I was involved in scheduling for the program, the hiring and training of new referees. I often acted as the connection between players, parents, and the organization.

Highland, Gb

I consider this the beginning of my professional career. As a caddy, I learned the values of hard work, respect, and determination. This became the basis for my work ethic and is still a major influence in my work currently (as of April 2018).