James Read Parden
Denver
Summary
Personable and goal-oriented professional with knack for building strong relationships and understanding client needs. Possesses foundational knowledge of lead generation and CRM systems, coupled with strong communication and organizational skills. Aims to drive impactful sales growth and contribute to team success. Ready to use and develop foundational skills in Sales Development roles.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Development Representative
Group Management Services Inc.
03.2025 - Current
- Built and managed accurate sales pipeline in Salesforce, through cold calling, email, and LinkedIn.
- Established relationships with net new prospects and customers to promote product understanding and drive sales growth.
- Increased sales leads by implementing targeted outreach strategies and personalized followups.
- Conducted research in aligned companies and key personas to craft relevant persuasive pitches communicating business value.
Retail Sales Leader
Athleta
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Increased sales by proactively engaging customers and providing personalized product recommendations.
- Facilitated effective communication between team members, fostering collaboration towards common goals.
- Streamlined checkout processes for faster transactions, reducing wait times and improving the customer experience.
Outside Service Attendant
Juniper Preserve
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Improved guest experiences by promptly addressing any issues or concerns related to the facilities at the resort.
- Provided exceptional customer service while assisting guests with loading and unloading their golf bags onto carts.
- Contributed to a well-maintained facility by performing routine maintenance tasks on golf carts and equipment.
Intern at Farmers Insurance
Farmers Insurance Agency
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Customized existing insurance programs to suit individual client needs by analyzing specific requirements.
- Sought and developed client relationships through networking, direct referrals, lead databases and cold calling.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Crime Law and Society
University of Oregon
06.2023
Skills
- Cold calling
- Customer relationship building
- Lead qualification
- Objection handling
- Account prospecting
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Sales Development Representative
Group Management Services Inc.
03.2025 - Current
Retail Sales Leader
Athleta
10.2023 - 04.2024
Outside Service Attendant
Juniper Preserve
06.2023 - 10.2023
Intern at Farmers Insurance
Farmers Insurance Agency
06.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Crime Law and Society
University of Oregon
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