SWC Technology Partners
Working with SWC Technology Partners has allowed me to learn so much about the IT industry and how it is the backbone of many of the technologies we all use every day. I've been able to greatly improve my inside sales skills including vocal qualities, workflow automation, being a valuable resource to potential clients and using phone, email and social to build these relationships. I'm continuously learning more about LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Hubspot CRM & Sales tools as well as Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Working with the people at SWC Technology partners makes every day a great experience.
My time at the Purdue Exponent has really been an invaluable experience that has greatly affected my future in a positive way. I enjoyed my time here while also working hard and beating personal goals. I felt valued when I would frequently receive salesperson of the week and month. I improved so much about my sales skill and how to connect with clients who are unique from one another. My sales quota was raised every month from the time I started until I left but I managed to beat it almost every single month. I became even more organized during my time here as I needed to in order to track so many clients and stages in the sales process.
Branch Manager
Student Painters
Being completely responsible for every decision in running my own business was the most challenging and rewarding opportunity I have had. I learned to handle large amounts of stress while still staying focused on the task at hand. I was responsible for everything from sales and marketing to hiring and paying employees. I personally sold over $55,000 and had up to 12 employees at any time. I learned how to interview people with the right questions and what to look for. I learned how to create structure and teamwork.
Menards
Working for this great company is a fond time period of my life as I got to meet so many amazing people, both customers, and employees. Of any place that I have worked, Menards taught me the most about customer service and really listening to a prospect's needs. I worked in sales in the building construction department where I was in charge of estimating product needed and selling products to individuals or companies.
SSIP Insurance Partners
Working for a summer at SSIP Insurance Partners soliciting Life Insurance was a great learning experience in how to professionally talk about touchy subjects such as death and family well-being. I learned quite a lot about how insurance works and how important it can be. I learned how to help clients feel comfortable around me and show them that they can let their guard down and talk to me like a friend. I learned a lot about integrity in sales and how important it is that people can trust you.
Buckalew Hospitality
Having a professional relationship with Buckalew Hospitality has opened so many opportunities for learning. Buckalew is a hospitality company which staffs different types of events depending on the client's needs. I worked once at the airport helping to escort young children from their arrival terminal to safety with the group they were to join. I also worked another very large event where I was responsible for helping executives to feel comfortable and facilitate conversation between them.