Sales Assistant

Joseph Youngs

**** ********* ****** ********* ****** Spearhead Dr BrecksvilleBrecksvilleBrecksville, OH

acarkw@r.postjobfree.com 440-***-****

Education December 2013

University of Cincinnati, Carl H. Lindner College of Business - Cincinnati, OH

Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing Concentration in Professional Selling

Scholarships: United States Navy Outstanding Athletic Award, Bees Boosters Outstanding Athletic

Scholarship, Steve Vargo Scholarship

Work Experience

Northwestern Mutual – Cincinnati, OH June 2013 – October 2013

College Financial Representative

• Reached out to 10 – 30 acquaintances per day for Professional introductions

• Helped individuals and their families gain financial security through Insurance products

• Recorded daily activity to help track and build my book of business

Cuyahoga Valley National Park – Peninsula, OH June 2010 – August 2013

Seasonal Maintenance Worker – Trails, Ground and Roof Crew

• Completed Operational Risk Management Analysis program in order to understand correct procedure to

follow during an emergency

• Cut grass, trimmed vegetation and removed fallen trees from towpath to increase park’s appearance

• Supported beautification efforts by cleaning and landscaping canal locks to increase safety and visitor

satisfaction

Congressional Painter – Brecksville, OH June 2008 – August 2009

Painter

• Assisted in job bidding process by estimating cost and hours to secure future opportunities

• Prepared areas for painting specific to each job, including power washing, scrapping, and tapping, to

increase efficiency and save time

Leadership and Affiliations

University of Cincinnati Sales Leadership Club Sept 2012 – Present

• Participate in weekly group mentor meetings

• Engaged with seasoned sales professionals that provided valuable personal branding techniques

• Completed sales role-play workshop in order to develop effective conversation habits

University of Cincinnati Varsity Sales Team Sept 2012 – Present

• Focus on improving sales language and techniques through role plays

• Competed in and won Sales Competition hosted by TQL

Our Lady of Lourdes – Cincinnati, OH November 2012 – January 2013

5th Grade Boys Basketball Assistant Coach

• Facilitated the start of each practice with stretching and shooting drills to maintain a healthy level of

flexibility and decrease muscle soreness

• Evaluated individual performance and fatigue levels during games in order to make substitutions that

would optimize the team’s success

Intermural Basketball and Football – University of Cincinnati September-December 2010-2013

Football Captain, Basketball Player

• Recruited six players to set roster and communicated rules to stay in league compliance

• Promoted sportsmanship and teamwork by leading with a positive example

Skills and Certifications

• Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint,

• In Pursuit of Ethics Certification, Better Business Bureau

September 2012

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