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McKenna Dannenhauer

Castle Rock

Summary

High-performing sales development professional with a proven track record of rapidly exceeding quotas and driving top-of-funnel growth. Booked a full year’s worth of pipeline quota within the first 3 months in previous SDR role, prompting sales leadership to revise compensation structure. Skilled in outbound strategy, CRM systems (Salesforce), and cross-functional collaboration. Thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments with a focus on measurable impact and sustainable lead generation systems.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Development Representative

SambaSafety

08.2024 - Current

Exceeded 100% of annual quota within first 3 months, outperforming expectations and prompting a company-wide revision of the SDR compensation plan.
Consistently exceeded KPIs, driving pipeline growth and setting a new performance benchmark for the SDR team.
Conducted proactive outreach and prospecting, identifying potential clients through phone calls, emails, and social media to generate new business opportunities.
Collaborated closely with the sales team to qualify leads and ensure a smooth handoff for closing, helping to increase the overall sales pipeline.

Social Media Manager

MyPlayer Athlete

08.2024 - 03.2025

Coordinated influencer partnerships, leveraging their reach to expand brand visibility.
Increased brand awareness by developing and implementing effective social media strategies.
Managed multiple social media platforms, ensuring a consistent brand voice and message.

Restore Hyper Wellness Representative

Restore Hyper Wellness

11.2020 - 09.2024

Conduct daily cold calls using a pre-compiled lead sheet to identify potential clients and generate new business opportunities.
Direct entire customer experience from personal account sign up to explanation and implementation of services.
Responsible for selling new customer memberships and upselling wellness services.

Account Manager

DNVR Media

03.2023 - 07.2024

Develop engaging content for small local businesses in Denver, ensuring alignment with brand voice and marketing goals.
Conduct keyword research and implement SEO best practices to improve organic search rankings and website traffic.
Create and execute email marketing campaigns

Outdoor Sportsman Group Events Intern

Kroenke Sports and Entertainment

01.2023 - 01.2024

Coordinate event plans for future client events and present project plans, event ideas, and budget sheets to managerial positions.
Collaborate with internal teams and clients to ensure content and marketing strategies are effective and aligned with business objectives.
Successfully coordinated and executed 4 high-profile events, exceeding attendance targets by an average of 15%.

Business Administration Intern

MainLine West

01.2020 - 01.2024

Manage a comprehensive client prospect database to support sales initiatives
Devise a computer filing system for client documents and compliance related materials to increase efficiencies of new client accounts by 50%
Create applicable agendas for upcoming meetings through active engagement and meeting minutes