Resume

CHELLE GRIFFITH

South 24th Street, Lincoln NE 68502

Phone (402) 359-7974

chellegriffith@gmail.com 

OBJECTIVE

Marketing and Sales Executive seeks opportunities to help growing companies with their lead generation and conversion needs, utilizing online, telemarketing and traditional advertising methods.

• Prospecting- Lead generation and conversion specialist, including enhancing cold calling systems and implementation of warm lead generations systems
• Copy writing- Promotional, advertising, PR, blog and telephone script
• Account management- Customer relations, account growth and retention
• Marketing/Business Consulting/Strategic Planning
• Sales- B2B and B2C, Telephone or in person
• Sales Coaching for customer service and sales personnel
• Advertising Campaign development, tracking and data interpretation
• Public speaking
• Published author
• Voice Over- Commercials, answering services, character acting

• Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, ACT, SalesForce.com, Pipeline Deals, five9.com, and freeCRM.com.

• Home Office Includes: Computer, Fax, Printer, High-Speed Internet, and land line with unlimited long distance telephone.

WORK HISTORY
July 2011- Present
President of Bonnemeade Enterprises, Inc.,
A marketing and business services firm. Independent Sales and Service Representative.

July 2006-2008

Independent Sales Rep and Business Consultant

• Advertising/marketing sales via telephone on a national level.

• Market research reports in the biotech, healthcare, and medical device markets by phone.

• Public speaking- Client presentation and sales rep training.

• Individual coaching on telephone sales etiquette and script writing for insurance executives.

• Freelance marketing and consulting on advertising/marketing solutions for independent professionals and small/mid-size businesses.

• Made solution recommendations for internet, direct mail, and print media.

 

October 2002- June 2006

National Account Manager, Direct Response, Inc.

• Prospect competitor’s publications and in-house database for advertisers in our card pack mailings.
• Pre-call planning.
• Identify decision-makers, qualifying their business on need and fit within our publications.
• Create ad copy, maximizing clients’ advertising investment.
• Utilize database software to organize prospecting calls, media kit follow ups, and current advertisers.

July 2002- October 2002

Self Employed Independent Sales and Service Representative

• Sold credit card processing and electronic check verification equipment and services by phone.
• Sold custom screen printing and embroidery services in person and by phone.
• Freelance writer.

March 1991- July 2002

Account Executive/Jobs and Career Training Director, Want Ads of Omaha/Thrifty Nickel

• Advertising sales; classified and display. Focus on related advertising, maintaining contact with retail, employment and real estate clientele.
• Maintained position as one of the top 50 advertising reps in national chain of publications.
• Cold calling or face to face to promote publications.
• Lead generation for the Jobs and Career Training publication and telemarketing department.
• Trained and supervised telemarketing department and outside sales representatives.
• Create media kits and promotional materials.
• Organize promotional events.
• Secure local high schools, colleges, trade schools, Job Service, and Department of Labor for distribution locations.
• Proofread copy for EHO and EOE/AA compliance.
• Advertising campaign development; copywriting and creative print ad design.
• Proofread contract writing, paste up, photography, and classified ad processing.

*Professional and personal references available upon request.