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Account Executive

Salesforce

Worked closely with Salesforce Account Executive and RVP to strategize on approach with top accounts and plan to progress deals from start to close. Processed 900 calls, 160 connects, and 500 emails a month.
•Sourced over $1M in revenue, collaborating with team to create a strategic plan on top accounts. Utilized sales tool such as Sales Nav to find new contacts to reach out to, exceeding all activity numbers on a daily basis. 
•Achieved all Key Performance Indicator’s (KPI’s) through making calls, emails, pipeline, meetings, and revenue for 10 out of 10-months.
•Received HiPo status based off of input and output score (Input score 170% and output score 194%).
•Ranked #1 BDR in Chicago Hub based off of input and output score.
•Won Team MVP 2X based off on dash and off dash performance. 
•Completed AE readiness program, focusing on account planning, territory mapping, tiering of accounts, intro/discovery call, mutual plan, ROI, and pricing/closing calls.

Business Development Representative

Created great first impression for prospects and customers through consistent engagement and qualification calls to better understand their business and current challenges. Provided customer service to potential and current customers explaining the Salesforce platform and sharing relevant customer stories to provide value to prospective clients. Qualified 6 or more leads daily ranging from inbound calls, chats, website downloads, content syndication from 3rd-party websites, and webinars.
•Worked side by side with Salesforce Account Executives, helping to ensure smooth hand off and proper introduction to key stakeholders within the business. 
•Maintained active engagement with new and existing leads through a tight sales cadence and creative follow-up, increasing interest in Salesforce.com.
•Surpassed all KPI’s (calls, emails, connects, pipeline, meetings-set and revenue) 9 out of 10-months.
•Ranked as a top 10 SDR (out of 50 plus reps) 9 out of 10-months based off of KPI’s.

Sales Development Representative

NCSA Next College Student Athlete

Identified and attracted prospects for inclusion in NCSA’s database and services for potential college athletes. Educated and counseled qualified prospects on college sports and academic recruiting. Met with potential company partners to demonstrate NCSA’s services and process.
•Awarded #1 Scout for 2017, developing a tight sales process and cadence. 
•Led Mentorship Program at NCSA, helping new reps ramp up quickly and more tenured reps sharpen and learn new skills to help them hit their numbers. 
•Exceeded sales expectations in every category from April 2016-2018 by creating an effective sales process.
•Promoted 4 times within NCSA in less than 2-years, for exceeding every KPI, and going above and beyond to mentor and help others.

Senior Sales Representative

Champions Sports Performance

Identified and recruited new CSP clients through brand awareness strategies such as school visits, extracurricular sports clubs, athletic games/meets, etc. throughout the country. Developed 4 different training tracks for all ages and athletic performance achievement. Hired, trained, and managed a team of 8 to deliver the highest quality of product for all clients.
•Generated sales process to follow up with prospects and customers, stating benefits of training and ensuring proper package or service. 
•Accountable for over 60% of facility revenue (~$700K) in 2015.
•Built and retained long-lasting relationships with clients, converting over 60% of membership leads to upgraded CSP services.
•Awarded Coach of the Year based on coaching and sales performance in 2015.

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From Burnout to Breakthrough: My journey to resilience and how I can help you thrive. 

In 2020, I landed what I thought was my dream job. But after two years of relentless grinding, I hit a wall. 

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→ Cutting out alcohol and junk food 
→ Trying new things that scared me 
→ Taking the stairs instead of the elevator
→ Waking up a bit earlier for a cold shower
→ Carrying a backpack filled with rocks and heavy books

These simple acts of resilience reignited my passion and sense of purpose. I felt alive again. 

Doing hard things became my ultimate life hack, teaching me to embrace discomfort, face failure head-on, and learn by doing.

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Sphera

Sphera Solutions, Inc., a Blackstone Group (NYSE:BX) portfolio company, is a leading global provider of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance and risk management software, data and consulting services. Our Product Sustainability solution, LCA (Life Cycle Assessment), helps companies tell the true story about the environmental impacts of their products and services—the whole story.

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Aritzia

Aritzia is a vertically integrated design house with an innovative global platform. We are creators and purveyors of Everyday Luxury, home to an extensive portfolio of exclusive brands for every function and individual aesthetic.

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As an Associate Solution Executive at Sphera, I help companies measure and improve their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance and risk management with our Product Sustainability solution, LCA (Life Cycle Assessment). I leverage my sales and communication skills to effectively engage with prospects and clients, understand their needs and challenges, and demonstrate the value and benefits of our software, data and consulting services.

I have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Colorado State University, where I developed my strong business acumen and awareness. I am passionate about learning and leading in diverse and dynamic environments, and I have a flexible and energetic approach to problem solving. I have successfully contributed to the growth and retention of Sphera's desktop solutions portfolio, as well as the expansion and adoption of our product sustainability offering, delivering bottom-line results and customer satisfaction.

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